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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 91ֿ

91ֿ 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 91ֿ. 

Tags: Research & Science , Community Impact

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Fashion and geography students pose with traffic cameras

Cross-Campus Collaboration Crossroad

Driven by 91ֿ 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 , Students First , Community & Society , Community Impact , Design at 91ֿ

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

Night at the Museum: Conversation on Adaptive Fashion

91ֿ alumna Tracy Vollbrecht discusses and showcases her adaptive fashion design installation in the 91ֿ 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 91ֿ Museum

I Promise Students Find Treasure at 91ֿ Museum

91ֿ 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 91ֿ Museum.

Tags: Student Life , Students First , Community Impact , 91ֿ 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 91ֿ's Division of University Communications and Marketing captured spectacular images of a 91ֿ alumna and Cleveland's Rocket Arena - home of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Tags: 91ֿ Works , University Communications and Marketing , Community & Society , Community Impact , Alumni

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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 91ֿ alumnus and outstanding supporter of the university. 

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

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phone opening tiktok app being held in hands

The Social Code: Students Respond to Changing Social Media Landscape

The TikTok ban. Platforms removing fact-checkers. Political motivations. So much is changing so fast in the social media landscape. But is it business as usual for students using social media? Has anything changed? 

Tags: Community & Society , Community Impact , Student Life

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Valentine's Day Puppy Kissing Booth

IN A FLASH: Canine Kisses for a Cause

A Valentine’s Day Puppy Kissing Booth in the Kent Student Center helped 91ֿ students raise funds for an organization that provides service dogs to children and veterans with disabilities.

Tags: Student Organizations , Community Impact , Community & Society , Veterans , Student Life

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Rehearsal for "The Wiz."

IN A FLASH: ‘Ease on Down’ to See ‘The Wiz’

Student performers are working on final rehearsals for “The Wiz,” which opens on Feb. 21 and runs through March 2 at 91ֿ’s E. Turner Stump Theatre.  

Tags: Arts & Culture , School of Theatre and Dance , Community Impact

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Art items at the KSU Surplus Store

New Location, Same Mission and Exceptional Bargains

The KSU Surplus Store opened on East Main Street in September of 2023. It recently moved to a new location – on campus in the vacant College of Business Administration Building. The new location offers single-floor shopping and easier access for students and faculty. 

Tags: Organizational Sustainability , University Facilities Management , Community Impact , Community & Society , University News

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