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2024 Drag Race 5K finish at North Water Brewing

IN A FLASH: A Rainbow Connection

  The annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown Kent is a wonderful example of the outstanding "town-gown" relationship between 91²Ö¿â and the city of Kent. The celebration is presented by 91²Ö¿â's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Kent. One of the new events this year was the…

Tags: Town-Gown , Community Impact , Community & Society , City of Kent , In a Flash

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Navigating the Shifting Landscape of College Enrollment

The United States is approaching a so-called “enrollment cliffâ€� or “demographic cliff,â€� a projection that is being closely monitored by those in higher education. In the “On Campus – with CITI Programâ€� podcast, host Ed Butch talks with Aaron Berger, Ph.D., interim director of national recruitment at 91²Ö¿â, about these declining numbers and other factors currently influencing college enrollment. 

Tags: Student Success , Community & Society , Enrollment , Admissions , Student Life

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Invest in Your Future: The Case for Young Women Saving Early for Retirement

For many American women, saving for retirement can be challenging for many reasons. A recent USA Today article noted that women have less than half the retirement savings of men. 91²Ö¿â values setting their students up for success, but what does this mean for women at the university?

 

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Fulbright scholar Tamar Tsanava of the Central Asian nation of Georgia, gives a presentation at Kentston High School in Bainbridge Township, Ohio.

Teachers from Across the Globe at 91²Ö¿â Through Fulbright Program

A group of 21 secondary school teachers from 20 different countries is spending six weeks at 91²Ö¿â as part of a Fulbright professional development program for foreign educators.  

Tags: Global Reach , Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive

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CDC Walkathon 2024

IN A FLASH: Tiny Steps, Big Purpose

Some of 91²Ö¿â's smallest Flashes took steps to help fund a unique part of their learning experience at 91²Ö¿â's Child Development Center. 

Tags: Research & Science , Child Development Center , Community & Society , Community Impact , College of Education and Human Services , In a Flash

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Rainbow Weekend bridge decorators 2024

Kent to Celebrate Rainbow Weekend Oct. 11-13

The fourth annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown Kent Oct. 11-13 and all of its fun activities, events and new Drag Race 5K  come from a fabulous partnership between 91²Ö¿â's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street Kent. 

Tags: Community & Society , Town-Gown , City of Kent

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October is Mental Health Awareness Month at 91²Ö¿â

October is Mental Health Awareness Month at 91²Ö¿â

91²Ö¿â chose October as Mental Health Awareness Month because the need for mental health support peaks during the month.

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Eco, the voter registration puppy

IN A FLASH: Eco, the Voter Registration Pup

The League of Women Voters of Ohio made 91²Ö¿â the final stop on their tour of more than 20 Ohio colleges and universities. The group, including Eco the puppy, worked to get students registered to vote in advance of the Oct. 7 registration deadline. 

Tags: Voting , Elections , Community Impact , Community & Society , In a Flash

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Get involved - take the Engagement and Well-Being Survey

Our Voices Count: Take the Engagement and Well-Being Survey Today

Students, faculty, staff, and administrators are encouraged to take the “Our Voices Countâ€� Engagement and Well-Being Survey by the Oct. 20 deadline.

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Widespread property damage in Fort Myers, Florida, from Hurricane Ian

Insurance Industry in Need of New Talent to Help in Situations Such as Recent Hurricane

Homeowners with property damage from Hurricane Ian are contacting their insurance agents, some who may be 91²Ö¿â graduates.

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