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Giving Tuesday graphic that indicates $2,867,333+ were raised to impact 91ֿ students.

91ֿ’s Giving Tuesday Raises More Than $2.8M to Support Scholarships and Programs

91ֿ supporters once again joined together during the university’s Giving Tuesday campaign to raise more than $2.8 million to support a variety of student scholarships and programs.

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Caplan, Dellinger, Prufer, and Giffels review material in the May 4 Visitors Center

The Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio

New Wave ’80s band Devo isn’t just from Ohio. Devo wasn’t just created in Akron. Devo was forged at 91ֿ under the pressure of the turmoil of the late ’60s and the events surrounding May 4, 1970. Authors David Giffels and Jade Dellinger brought their book “The Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio” to 91ֿ for a book signing and discussion.

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The 2023 91ֿ Alumni Award winners smile after the Alumni Awards ceremony. Pictured (from left to right) are Sonia Karkare, Danita Brown Young, Ph.D., Scott Haws, Garret Ferrara, Morgan Dawson, Thomas Iivari, Isobel Day, Haley Dees, Avery Hall and John Van Alstine.

91ֿ Recognizes Alumni During Homecoming Weekend

91ֿ recognizes alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, are making a difference. During Homecoming Weekend, 10 Golden Flashes were presented with Alumni Awards, and nine alumni received Lifetime Achievement recognitions from the university’s Black Alumni Chapter.

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Alumni Spotlight - Linell Olecki '06

 91ֿMajor: Aeronautics - Aviation ManagementGraduated: 2006Linell's journey at 91ֿ began with a passion for aviation, drawn to the Aeronautics program and the opportunity to earn her pilot's license at the University's airport. What set Kent apart for her was its more typical “college …

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Couples Kissing on the "K" at Homecoming 2023

IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"

Couples who met at 91ֿ participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.

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Alumnus Kyle Craven at his home in Bath

‘Deep Down, I’m Just a Regular Guy’

91ֿ alumnus Kyle Craven, aka "Bad Luck Brian," leads a happy - and lucky - life. 

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Students carry out research in a laboratory at 91ֿ.

This Giving Tuesday Season, Continue Our Most Generous Annual Tradition

When we come together, Golden Flashes create a legacy of brilliance that makes the world Forever Brighter.

At 91ֿ, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the 91ֿ community together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.

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91ֿ Goes Gold for Homecoming 2023

91ֿ celebrated its annual Homecoming on the Kent Campus this past weekend, with a resounding display of Golden Flashes spirit. This year's Homecoming was particularly special, as 91ֿ commemorated 50 years of excellence in global education with the theme "It's a Flash World."

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Homecoming Parade at 91ֿ

91ֿ Celebrates ‘It’s a Flash World’ at This Year’s Homecoming

The streets of Kent, Ohio, will be filled with blue and gold as 91ֿ alumni, students, parents, employees and community members gather for this year’s Homecoming, with a full slate of events Oct. 20-21.

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Alumnus Kyle Craven at his home in Bath, Ohio giving Flashes the "thumbs up" sign

Friday the 13th: Good Luck from 'Bad Luck Brian'

A 91ֿ alumnus, famous for his "unlucky" internet meme character has a special Friday the 13th message for his fellow Flashes. 

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