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Bioblitz 2024

IN A FLASH: Into the Woods!

Each spring, students in 91²Ö¿â's Child Development Center look forward to "Bioblitz." It's a day spent in the woods near their center with exploration, discovery and hands-on learning about nature. 

Tags: Research & Science, Child Development Center, Biology, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive, Community & Society, Earth Day

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Manchester Beach, Spring 2024

IN A FLASH: The Tradition of ‘Manchester Beach’

On sunny days, in the weeks before finals, students can be found catching rays in the grass on Manchester Field, between the Kent Student Center and Eastway Center. 

Tags: Kent Student Center, Student Life, Nationally Distinctive, Spring Semester

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Kaleigh McGreal downtown Kent

‘Now Is the Time to Do What You Want’

Fashion design major Kaleigh McGreal has been sharing her story with 91²Ö¿â Today through her final two semesters at 91²Ö¿â in our "Year with a Flash" series. Most recently, as she prepared for graduation, McGreal shared her thoughts about her journey with an inspiring message for other 91²Ö¿â students. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, School of Fashion, 91²Ö¿â Florence, Florence, Fashion Design, NYC Fashion, Profiles, Annual Fashion Show

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Dazzling Day and Night, a new exhibit at the 91²Ö¿â Museum.

‘Dazzling Day and Night’ Pairs with Old Hollywood Style as New Exhibits Debut at 91²Ö¿â

The 91²Ö¿â Museum celebrated the opening of two new fashion collection exhibits, one of which honors the 91²Ö¿â School of Fashion’s founders and another the style of Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn. During the celebration, retiring museum director Sarah Rogers was honored, and incoming director Sarah Spinner Liska, Ph.D., was introduced.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, Fashion School, Arts & Culture

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TRAIN YOURSELF exhibit at the 91²Ö¿â College of Architecture and Environmental Design

IN A FLASH: AI and Architecture

An exhibit in the Armstrong Gallery, inside 91²Ö¿â's College of Architecture and Environmental Design, explores the intersection of digital and physical realities using artificial intelligence and digital fabrication. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, Research & Science, Art & Culture, College of Architecture and Environmental Design

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US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg observes how College of Aeronautics and Engineering students are trained in air traffic control technology.

Transportation Secretary Praises 91²Ö¿â’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering as ‘Future of Aviation’

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited 91²Ö¿â touring the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, and telling students that “the future of aviation leadership is in your hands.â€

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community & Society, May 4 Visitors Center, May 4, 91²Ö¿â Works, Student First, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact, College of Aeronautics and Engineering

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CAED Architecture Walls Exhibition

IN A FLASH: Designing Wondrous Walls

Dynamic and innovative new visions for structural walls were the topic of a spring exhibition hosted by 91²Ö¿â's College of Architecture and Environmental Design. 

Tags: Research & Science, Arts & Culture, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Nationally Distinctive

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Student in tree near Horning and Loop Roads

IN A FLASH: That Spring Semester Vibe

Among the many trees, flowers and beautiful landscaped green spaces on the Kent Campus, students find peaceful places to study, relaz and just hang out. 

Tags: Student Life, Spring Semester, Nationally Distinctive

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91²Ö¿â is sending two teams to the Air Race Classic thanks to generous donors

Three Is the Charm: 91²Ö¿â's Flying Flashes Win Air Race Three Straight Years

Generous donors have made it possible for 91²Ö¿â to increase its presence at the upcoming Air Race Classic as they go for a third win in a row.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Nationally Distinctive, College of Aeronautics and Engineering

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The Gwangju Uprising memorial mural in Gwangju, South Korea

Keeping the Memory of May 4 Alive

A group of 91²Ö¿â professors recently returned from a visit to the commemoration of the Gwangju Uprising at Chonnam National University in Gwangju, South Korea, feeling inspired for the meaningful connections they made to the May 4, 1970, shootings at 91²Ö¿â.

Tags: May 4 Commemoration, May 4, Global Reach, Community & Society, Global Presence, Nationally Distinctive, School of Peace and Conflict Studies, College of Education, Health and Human Services, Read Center for International and Intercultural Education, Department of Geography

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