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Jon Solomon, a 91²Ö¿â senior marketing major from Akron, Ohio.

Track, School and ‘Shooting Stars’ Film a ‘Balancing Act’

The movie recounting LeBron James’ high school career, “Shooting Stars,†is set to release this summer, and the cast is more than just star-studded, it features a 91²Ö¿â student-athlete.

Tags: Sports , Profiles , Nationally Distinctive

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A staffer among the blooming trees

IN A FLASH: Blooms Where You Are Planted

With so many areas of campus in bloom, it's easy to find a beautiful place to sit and take it all in.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , Student Life

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Student designers and models stand with Linda Ohrn-McDaniel (center left), professor at 91²Ö¿â's School of Fashion, and Hollie Strano (center right) of WKYC-TV.

Ready for the Runway

91²Ö¿â’s School of Fashion previewed some of the designs created by its senior students for the 2023 91²Ö¿â Fashion Show. The student designers and their models showcased what attendees of this year’s fashion show will see walking down the runway.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , School of Fashion , College of the Arts , Arts & Culture

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The May 4 Memorial on the 91²Ö¿â Campus.

School of Peace and Conflict Studies Is Living Memorial to May 4

91²Ö¿â’s School of Peace and Conflict Studies was created as a living memorial to the four students killed on May 4, 1970. 

As the university prepares to mark the 53rd anniversary of the shootings, the school’s director says honoring the legacy of May 4 is still key to the school’s identity and mission. 

Tags: May 4 50 , Nationally Distinctive , Global Reach

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Randale L. Richmond, 91²Ö¿â director of Athletics, said Black History Month serves as a source of inspiration for he and his family.

Richmond to Lead Athletics Through 2028

Randale L. Richmond will lead 91²Ö¿â Athletics through July 1, 2028, as vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics, in accordance with a contract amendment announced by 91²Ö¿â President Todd Diacon.

Tags: Sports , Nationally Distinctive , Intercollegiate Athletics

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Vocal Majority Exhibit

New Exhibit Offers Fresh Context for May 4

To better understand the events that transpired at 91²Ö¿â on May 4, 1970, we must also understand the national tension and climate leading up to that day. A graduate student and two design students have demonstrated the context of May 4 in a stunning, creative visual exhibit.

Tags: May 4 50 , Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive

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A photo of Michael Christoff standing in front of a river

91²Ö¿â Alumnus Examines the Future of Architecture Industry

Alumnus Michael Christoff is bringing balance and perspective to the field of architecture. With over 17 years of practice under his belt, Christoff’s community-focused perspective has earned him coveted spots on Crain’s Cleveland Business’ 40 under 40 list, Inside Business Magazine’s Northeast Ohio 25 under 35 Movers & Shakers and the Cleveland Bridge Builders. But, he’s not done making a mark on Cleveland or the architecture industry as a whole.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , 91²Ö¿â Works , Architecture and Interior Design , Design at 91²Ö¿â

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Visiting May through Augmented Reality

Using Augmented, Virtual Reality to Experience May 4

It may be hard to imagine what the Kent campus looked like 53 years ago. With the May 4 Augmented Reality Experience, students and community members can be transported into the past to experience historical flashbacks and engage with 91²Ö¿â’s previous generations.

Tags: May 4 50 , Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive , Community Impact

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AIGA Beaux Arts Ball 2023

IN A FLASH: Having a Ball in the CAED

Earlier this month, 91²Ö¿â architecture students attended a black-tie, costume ball.

Tags: College of Architecture and Environmental Design , Nationally Distinctive

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