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Women's Lacrosse vs Detroit Mercy 2025

IN A FLASH: Flying Through Their Season

With only one month left in their regular season the Golden Flashes Women's Lacrosse team's schedule includes two more games at home an a road trip to Akron. 

Tags: Sports , Intercollegiate Athletics , Community Impact , In a Flash

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I Promise students visit the Brain Health Research Institute on March 3.

Brains on Their Minds: I Promise Fourth-Grade Students Have Fun Learning Science

91²Ö¿â’s Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 70 fourth-grade students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities to spark their interest in science and technology.

Tags: Research & Science , Community & Society , Community Impact , Student Life

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Some Days Mural with 2024 ABSN students

'Some Days' Poetry Mural Inspires 91²Ö¿â Nursing Students

Some days 91²Ö¿â’s College of Nursing students may need a little extra inspiration to keep going. On those days, “Some Days,â€� a poem capturing the art and science of nursing, serves as a powerful reminder of why they chose this path.

Tags: Community Impact , Student Life , Arts & Culture

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Willis Walker Board of Trustees Meeting March 2025

IN A FLASH: In Appreciation: Willis Walker

91²Ö¿â Vice President and General Counsel Willis Walker was recognized by 91²Ö¿â's Board of Trustees for his 25 years of service to the university as he retires from more than 40 years as a legal professional. 

Tags: Board of Trustees , University News , Community Impact , Division of Human Resources , In a Flash

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A student rides her bike on Risman Plaza in front of the Kent Student Center. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

MEDIA ADVISORY: Nearly 350 Students From 10 Northeast Ohio Counties to Showcase Research, Compete in 2025 Regional Science Day at 91²Ö¿â

91²Ö¿â 350 students in grades 5-12 from public and private schools and homeschools will exhibit science projects and compete in the Ohio Academy of Science’s 2025 Regional Science Day on Saturday, March 22, at 91²Ö¿â. 

Tags: Research & Science , Community Impact

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Fashion and geography students pose with traffic cameras

Cross-Campus Collaboration Crossroad

Driven by 91²Ö¿â students, a collaborative research initiative guided by Aimee Ward, Ph.D., addresses growing concerns about mid-block crossings on East Main Street and demonstrates the urgent need for safety improvements.

Tags: Research & Science , Community & Society , Community Impact , Design at 91²Ö¿â , Student Life

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Tracy Vollbrecht, Mira Birch, Saphire Murphy at Adaptive Fashion event

Night at the Museum: Conversation on Adaptive Fashion

91²Ö¿â alumna Tracy Vollbrecht discusses and showcases her adaptive fashion design installation in the 91²Ö¿â Museum, highlighting the museum’s commitment to student and community engagement in this distinctive program 

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact

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An I Promise student follows his treasure map at the 91²Ö¿â Museum

I Promise Students Find Treasure at 91²Ö¿â Museum

91²Ö¿â recently hosted 26 high school students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities, including a treasure hunt at the 91²Ö¿â Museum.

Tags: Student Life , Community Impact , 91²Ö¿â Museum , Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

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View from inside Rocket Arena

IN A FLASH: Photo Field Trip

A photo team from 91²Ö¿â's Division of University Communications and Marketing captured spectacular images of a 91²Ö¿â alumna and Cleveland's Rocket Arena - home of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Tags: 91²Ö¿â Works , University Communications and Marketing , Community & Society , Community Impact , Alumni , In a Flash

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Tower of Snow statue in winter

What’s That Statue Near the Esplanade Arch?

A dramatic, 15-foot-tall bronze sculpture stands on the Lefton Esplanade near the intersection of East Main Street and Haymaker Parkway. It’s a gift from a 91²Ö¿â alumnus and outstanding supporter of the university. 

Tags: Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , Alumni , Community Impact , Sculpture , Arts & Culture

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