Nationally Distinctive

Grant Expands Access to Groundbreaking App for Youth Living With HIV
A Northeast Ohio research team has secured a $5.7 million grant from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, part of the National Institutes of Health, to assess the impact of its Positive Peers app on the health outcomes of individuals aged 13-34 living with HIV. A pilot study found that when compared to those with HIV who didn’t use the app, those utilizing Positive Peers were more likely to be virally supressed and consistently engaged in medical care.

Mind, Body and Multiple Sclerosis
Marwan Shalih Maraicar challenged himself to explain cellular research on multiple sclerosis to a non-specialized public, and he walked away the People’s Choice Award winner.

Moving from Private Industry to Academia
Meet Raiful Hasan, a new assistant professor of computer science at 91ֿ.

‘The View’ from 91ֿ New York City Fashion
A unique class at 91ֿ New York City Fashion immerses students in different aspects of living and working in the city.

Insect Declines Threaten Ecosystems, but Solutions Offer Hope
Insects, including dung beetles, are essential contributors to our ecosystem, but their populations are facing alarming declines, according to recent research. 91ֿ Associate Professor Christie Bahlai, Ph.D., an expert at tracking insect populations, spoke to Nebraska Public Media about the issue.

Coping with Anxiety: What Triggers it and How to Get Treatment
Angela Neal-Barnett, Ph.D., a psychology professor at 91ֿ and an expert in the field, emphasizes that triggers for anxiety disorders vary depending on the specific disorder.

IN A FLASH: Fall's Fire at 91ֿ at Stark
The campus of 91ֿ at Stark is surrounded by a ring of fall's fiery colors.

Mad Skills: Workshop Offers Training on State-of-the-Art Equipment
91ֿ’s Brain Health Research Institute sponsored a Research Skills Workshop, to allow students and faculty to learn how to operate the state-of-the-art technology located in the Integrated Sciences Building.

The Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio
New Wave ’80s band Devo isn’t just from Ohio. Devo wasn’t just created in Akron. Devo was forged at 91ֿ under the pressure of the turmoil of the late ’60s and the events surrounding May 4, 1970. Authors David Giffels and Jade Dellinger brought their book “The Beginning Was the End: Devo in Ohio” to 91ֿ for a book signing and discussion.

Broadcasting in the Big Leagues
From a young age, ESPN associate producer and 91ֿ alumnus Jason Kostura fell in love with the world of sports. Long before his days at ESPN, you could find Kostura on the field ... or mat or court.