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Tony Hardin, the new director of the School of Theatre and Dance,

‘91²Ö¿â Values the Arts’ Says New School of Theatre and Dance Director

Tony Hardin grew up loving the arts, pursuing a career in scenic, lighting and projection design. Learn more about Hardin, the new director for the School of Theatre and Dance, as he answers these five questions.

Tags: Profiles, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive

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Steve Sefner, local author and former 91²Ö¿â sports announcer, at the 91²Ö¿â bookstore

Former Basketball Announcer Recalls ‘The Golden Dream’

Steve Sefner, local author and former 91²Ö¿â sports announcer, appeared at the 91²Ö¿â Bookstore on Oct. 1 to promote his 2022 book recounting the tale of the 2001-2002 91²Ö¿â men’s basketball season.

Tags: Sports, Nationally Distinctive

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Brenna Parker From 91²Ö¿â to the White House And Back

From 91²Ö¿â to the White House And Back

The School of Media and Journalism hosted Brenna Parker, digital director for Vice President Kamala Harris, for refreshments and a discussion with Parker about her journey at 91²Ö¿â and beyond.

Tags: Student Life, Community & Society, jargon, Nationally Distinctive, Students First

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Bobby Selvaggio

Music Professor Jazzes Up Life Lessons for Students

Bobby Selvaggio, associate professor in the School of Music and director of the jazz studies program, has a storied musical resume. But what he is most proud of are the lessons he can pass on to his students.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, Profiles

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Professor Scott Hallgren Conducting Orchestra for Score of Local Film

Professor Scores Big With Short Film, Book

Scott Hallgren, associate professor in the School of Media and Journalism, teaches several classes in digital media production with a focus on sound in picture. He recently showcased his skills outside the classroom by composing the score for a local short film while also releasing his first book.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Profiles, Featured Story, Nationally Distinctive

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Sara Bayramzadeh's Health Care Design Concept

Safer, More Efficient Trauma Room Design Wins Touchstone Award

A substantial amount of time and effort goes into the design of health care environments. In an emergency department, you need optimal conditions to save lives. The Center for Health and Design has awarded Sara Bayramzadeh, assistant professor and Elliot Professor in Health Care Design, the Touchstone Award – Gold Category for conceptual design.

Tags: Health, Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive

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A Cat and a Dog Lay Lazily

Researcher Predicts Consumer Behavior Through Pet Ownership

Owning a pet can tell marketers all they need to know about your buying tendencies. In a new study, Lei Jia, assistant professor of marketing and entrepreneurship at 91²Ö¿â, found that pet ownership can influence and predict consumer behavior. 

Tags: Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive

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91²Ö¿â Honored as a Military Spouse Friendly School

91²Ö¿â Honored as a Military Spouse Friendly School

91²Ö¿â’s support for its military-connected community continues to embody leadership and inclusivity as the Kent Campus has been named an official 2022-2023 Military Spouse Friendly® School by Viqtory. Out of 1,800 participating schools, 91²Ö¿â was one of 665 to receive the Military Friendly School designation in March, and the university is now one of 346 institutions to earn the Military Spouse Friendly School recognition. 

Tags: Student Life, Nationally Distinctive

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Alumnus Lloyd De Vos Welcomed to the Podium on Constitution Day

Alumnus Lloyd De Vos Presents 'Equal Justice Under Law For All'

In celebration of the Constitution Day, New York attorney and 91²Ö¿â alumnus Lloyd De Vos spoke on the U.S. Constitution’s impact on our government and discussed his personal experience arguing a case before the U.S. Supreme Court. 

Tags: Student Life, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive

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Can of 91²Ö¿â Golden Lager, arial view of Dix Stadium and Sibling Revelry Brewing logo.

91²Ö¿â Golden Lager Is Here!

Alumni brewers at Sibling Revelry Brewing have created 91²Ö¿â Golden Lager - the official craft beer of 91²Ö¿â Athletics. 

Tags: Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact

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