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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.

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"The Nature of Our Times," book launch will take place at 91²Ö¿â on Sept. 18 at 7 p.m.

Wick Poetry Center Kicks Off Semester with Book Launch, Reading and Exhibit

The Wick Poetry Center will begin the 2025 Fall Semester with a book launch, poetry readings and new exhibit from its Poets for Science collaboration.

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9-11 Tribute Flight.

IN A FLASH: A Tribute Over Campus

On his way to an assignment on  Sept. 11, a university photographer saw a tribute flight in formation over 91²Ö¿â.

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Ribbon Cutting of the Haymaker Community Poem

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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Wingfoot One at the 91²Ö¿â Airport.

IN A FLASH: Back Where It Began

The 91²Ö¿â Aeronautics & Engineering Expo at the 91²Ö¿â Airport received a special visitor as Goodyear's retro-painted Wingfoot One aircraft returned to the place where the company's first blimp was christened, 100 years ago.

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Visitors at 91²Ö¿â Airport View Goodyear Blimp During A&E Expo 2025

91²Ö¿â Hosts Aeronautics and Engineering Expo

91²Ö¿â hosted its annual Aeronautics and Engineering Expo on Saturday at 91²Ö¿â Airport, drawing families for a day of aviation excitement and STEM education.

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Nursing Students

From the Hospital to the Statehouse: Nursing Students Step Into Policy

At the 91²Ö¿â College of Nursing, we learn what it means to advocate for our patients in every setting – from right at the bedside to the boardrooms of hospitals. As nursing students, we are trained to make decisions that are backed by evidence-based practice, empathy and most importantly, our personal and professional ethics. 

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