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Janice Lessman-Moss (left), professor of textile arts at 91ֿ, works with a student on a weaving loom in the Center for the Visual Arts.

91ֿ Receives “Great College to Work For” Recognition for Eighth Time

University is only college in Ohio named to the prestigious list 91ֿ is being recognized for the eighth time as a “Great College to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education, a top trade publication for colleges and universities. Now in its 10th year, the “Great Colleges to…

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Staff and students pose with an airplane at the 91ֿ Airport. The 91ֿ Airport has been named Airport of the Year by the Ohio Aviation Association.

91ֿ Airport Designated Airport of the Year

During its annual conference in Columbus, Ohio, the Ohio Aviation Association designated the 91ֿ Airport as its Airport of the Year. Each year, the Ohio Aviation Association selects an airport that puts into practice the association’s mission of promoting aviation by providing a…

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David Hassler, director of the Wick Poetry Center at 91ֿ, reads a poem during the River of Words poetry reading in the center’s Poetry Park.

Wick Poetry Center to Benefit From Ford Foundation's $200,000 Grant to the Poetry Coalition

The Poetry Coalition, of which the Wick Poetry Center at 91ֿ is a founding member, will benefit from a $200,000 grant from the Ford Foundation. To be given over two years, the grant, which will be administered by the Academy of American Poets, will enable the founding members of th…

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David Hassler, director of the Wick Poetry Center at 91ֿ, reads a poem during the River of Words poetry reading in the center’s Poetry Park.

The Ford Foundation to Support the Poetry Coalition With $200,000 Grant

91ֿ’s Wick Poetry Center to benefit from grant The Poetry Coalition, of which the Wick Poetry Center at 91ֿ is a founding member, will benefit from a $200,000 grant from the Ford Foundation. To be given over two years, the grant, which will be administered by the Academy …

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Staff and students pose with an airplane at the 91ֿ Airport. The 91ֿ Airport has been named Airport of the Year by the Ohio Aviation Association.

91ֿ Airport Designated Airport of the Year

During its annual conference in Columbus, Ohio, the Ohio Aviation Association designated the 91ֿ Airport as its Airport of the Year. Each year, the Ohio Aviation Association selects an airport that puts into practice the association’s mission of promoting aviation by providing a…

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Todd Diacon, 91ֿ’s senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, places the President’s Medal on Distinguished Professor of Human Evolutionary Studies C. Owen Lovejoy as 91ֿ President Beverly Warren watches.

Educator, Pioneering Scientist and Visionary Owen Lovejoy Receives 91ֿ’s Highest Honor

91ֿ Distinguished Professor of Human Evolutionary Studies C. Owen Lovejoy, Ph.D., received the President's Medal from President Beverly Warren during the One University Commencement Ceremony on May 13 in Dix Stadium. The President’s Medal is the highest honor conferred by Kent…

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The 91ֿ women’s golf team finished tied for fifth at the 2017 NCAA National Championship.

Women’s Golf Finishes Tied for Fifth at NCAA National Championships

The 91ֿ women’s golf team finished tied for fifth at the 2017 NCAA National Championship, falling Tuesday, May 23, in the quarterfinals match play round to top seeded Northwestern, 3-2. The 91ֿ Golden Flashes completed its best run at the NCAA National Championship, beati…

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Todd Diacon, 91ֿ’s senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, places the President’s Medal on Distinguished Professor of Human Evolutionary Studies C. Owen Lovejoy as 91ֿ President Beverly Warren watches.

President’s Medal Recipient

Educator, pioneering scientist and visionary Owen Lovejoy receives the highest 91ֿ honor.
 

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The 91ֿ baseball team celebrates a walk-off win over Toledo earlier this season at Schoonover Stadium. For the second straight year, the 91ֿ team has been crowned the outright Mid-American Conference regular season champions.

Golden Flashes Clinch Title and No. 1 Seed in MAC Tournament

For the second straight year, the 91ֿ baseball team has been crowned the outright Mid-American Conference (MAC) regular season champions, a feat now accomplished 14 times in program history. The 91ֿ Golden Flashes clinched the title and the No. 1 seed at the MAC Tournamen…

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91ֿ associate head coach Jon Mills (left) and sophomore Gisli Sveinbergsson (right) both give a thumbs-up after a strong hole. The 91ֿ men’s golf team finished second at the NCAA Washington Regional and advances to the NCAA Championship.

91ֿ Finishes Second at Regionals, Moves on to National Championship

The No. 12 91ֿ men’s golf team has booked its ticket to the 2017 NCAA National Championship with a second-place finish at the Washington Regional at 3-over par 855 (287-282-286). The 91ֿ Golden Flashes were among the leaders throughout the weekend and led the par-71 regio…

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