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Earth Fest 2024

IN A FLASH: Earth Month Wrap Up

91ֿ celebrated Earth Month with an exceptionally full schedule of events, not the least of which were the activities on campus surrounding the total solar eclipse!

Tags: Earth Day , Total Solar Eclipse , Environmental Science and Design Research Institute , Community Impact , Community & Society , Organizational Sustainability , Research & Science

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Fostering Pathways mentors with students

Shaping Student Futures One Pathway at a Time

Fostering Pathways for Bright Futures is an innovative program within 91ֿ's University Outreach and Engagement that provides academic, emotional and social support while connecting young people to opportunities in higher education. It's making a real impact for students.

Tags: Community Impact , Community & Society , Students First , Student Life

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Graciela Alvarez Emerson earned a certificate in 91ֿ'sCommunity Health Worker Supervision Undergraduate Certificate program

Community Health Worker Supervisor Earns Certificate at 91ֿ

Graciela Alvarez Leon, a community health worker supervisor at the Cleveland Clinic, knows how life-changing support can be. “It’s about building trust and making sure patients know they’re not alone,” Leon said. 

Tags: University News , Community and Society , College of Public Health , Community Impact

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Students in a classroom at 91ֿ at Ashtabula.

IN A FLASH: Welcome to Spring Semester 2026!

On Jan. 12, the Spring Semester began at 91ֿ, across the university's entire eight-campus system in Ohio and 91ֿ's other locations in the U.S. and around the world.

Tags: Spring Semester , Student Life , Community Impact , 91ֿ at Ashtabula , Tuscarawas Campus

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Crain's 20 in their 20s

Six Golden Flashes Named to Crain's 20 in Their 20s List

Six talented 91ֿ alumni were among the changemarkers recognized in Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 20 in Their 20s. These leaders excel in their careers, impact their community and carry their Golden Flash pride wherever they go.

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The aerial photo shows the new temporary roundabout at East Main Street and Horning Road, which is part of an ongoing road construction project.

The Shape of Things to Come

A new, temporary roundabout at the intersection of East Main Street and Horning Road has opened, showing how road improvements are beginning to take shape on the north side of 91ֿ's Kent Campus.

Tags: University News , Community & Society , Community Impact

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Top photos collage

Our Favorite Photos of 2025

91ֿ Today showcases the university's most striking images from 2025, as captured by staff photographers Bob Christy, Rami Daud and Mike Rich, and their student colleagues, throughout a year of academic achievement, campus celebrations and student success. 

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Kind note from a student.

IN A FLASH: Flashes of Kindness

A flash of random kindness from a 91ֿ student turned around a university librarian's bad mood.

Tags: faculty , Student Life , Community Impact , Golden Flashes , Fall Semester

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An aerial view of the roundabout on Summit Street.

Do Roundabouts Have You Going in Circles?

Whether you call them roundabouts or traffic circles, this increasingly popular feature on American roadways can have some drivers spinning. But while roundabouts are considered safer than traditional intersections for vehicle traffic, how safe are they for pedestrians?

Tags: Research & Science , Community & Society , College of Public Health , Community Impact , Featured Story

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Fall Commencement 2025

IN A FLASH: Scenes From Fall Commencement

91ֿ conferred degrees to more than 2,400 new graduates in Fall Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13 at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Tags: Fall Commencement , Community Impact , University News , Students First

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