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Researchers installing nesting boxes in campus wetlands.

IN A FLASH: Doing It For The Ducks

The wetlands near 91²Ö¿â's Kent Campus are a great location for studying wildlife. Researchers visited recently to install nesting boxes for ducks. 

Tags: Research & Science , Department of Biological Sciences , Community & Society , Community Impact , In a Flash

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"Kentucky" 91²Ö¿â School of Theatre and Dance

IN A FLASH: "Kentucky" At 91²Ö¿â

  In "Kentucky," an older sister living in New York City travels back to her family in Kentucky to try to stop her younger sister's wedding.   This unique coming-of-age story touches on themes of identity, religion and love.   "Kentucky," directed by Courtney …

Tags: College of the Arts , School of Theatre and Dance , Community Impact , Arts & Culture , In a Flash

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Two Student Documentaries Earn PBS Broadcast

When students enroll in 91²Ö¿â’s documentary filmmaking course, they expect guidance, instruction and the tools needed to create their own documentaries. What they don’t expect is to have their work featured on local television, a rare opportunity that elevates classroom learning to a professional exhibition.

Tags: Student Life , Community Impact , Arts & Culture

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Art Without Limits Returns in October

Art Without Limits is returning to 91²Ö¿â. This day-long event will focus on arts entrepreneurship and developing an entrepreneurial mindset in the arts. Speakers will share their experiences and interact with attendees to hone skills and broaden networks.

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2024 Fall drone picture of Manchester and Library

The Special Role Students Play in Keeping Campus Safe

Campus security and safety require a lot of work from faculty, staff and students, beyond even what the 91²Ö¿â community might guess.

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact , Student Life

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Fix-It Kent Spring 2025

IN A FLASH: The Fixers Are IN!

Volunteers with skills in repairing clothing, household items, electronics, furniture, small appliances and more will be available to help people who bring in broken or non-working items at the Fix-It Kent Community Repair Workshop on Sept. 18.

Tags: Community Impact , Community & Society , Town-Gown , Organizational Sustainability , Design Innovation , In a Flash

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Wick Poetry Center Waxes Poetic for New Kent Mural

91²Ö¿â’s Wick Poetry Center recently helped create a new mural for the Haymaker Farmers’ Market.

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D. Mark Jones

From 91²Ö¿â to Ground Zero

When the September 11 attacks shook the nation, 91²Ö¿â alumnus D. Mark Jones found himself called into an unfamiliar and deeply challenging role.

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91²Ö¿â staged a 1930s fashion show for a special preview of "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale."

The Grand Finale: 91²Ö¿â Ushers in Final Downton Abbey Movie With Style

White tie and tails, elegant gloves and satiny evening gowns were on the screen and on the runway when 91²Ö¿â and Focus Features collaborated for an early screening of “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.â€

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Mother Daughter Public Health Graduates

Mother-Daughter Alumni Share Public Health Passion

Like mother, like daughter. Meet Christine Woo, Ph.D, and Nathalie Nicol, BSPH – mother and daughter - both graduates of the 91²Ö¿â College of Public Health. While Woo was completing her doctorate in 2022, Nicol was just starting her journey at 91²Ö¿â. 

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