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91ֿ Student Athletes That Were Drafted into NFL

Did You Know These Five NFL Legends Are 91ֿ Alumni?

In over 100 years of football, 91ֿ has had the honor of sending roughly 50 players to the National Football League. With the 2022-23 football season underway, what better time to celebrate them than to honor these legends who graced the field at Dix Stadium before making their mark in the NFL?

Tags: Sports, Profiles, Nationally Distinctive

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Students learning cooking techniques in the DI Kitchen.

IN A FLASH: Cooking the Perfect Egg

Students in 91ֿ's Hospitality and Event Management program hone their culinary skills in the kitchens of the DI Hub.

Tags: Design Innovation, Student Life, Nationally Distinctive

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A student browses the recent book sale held by 91ֿ Press.

91ֿ Press Is a Bookworm’s Delight

The 91ֿ Press publishes dozens of titles each year, from crime fiction and poetry to history and biographies, all of which make for great holiday gift giving. 

“We’ve had a stellar lineup of titles for 2022, including two books with KSU's Wick Poetry Center: ‘Dear Vaccine,’ which was featured on the PBS NewsHour, and ‘Sister Tongue,’ winner of the Wick Poetry Award,” said Julia Wiesenberg, marketing and sales manager for The 91ֿ Press. 

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Dancers rehearse for "Dance '22: Shifting Landscapes"

IN A FLASH: Dancers Take Flight

"Dance '22: Shifting Landscapes" has performances Dec. 2-4 on the Kent Campus.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Community & Society, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive, School of Theatre and Dance

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Melissa Davis inside the Herrick Conservatory

IN A FLASH: It's a Jungle in There

When it's cold and gray outside, there's plenty of green in the Herrick Conservatory.

Tags: Research & Science, Health, Nationally Distinctive, Organizational Sustainability

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Cartoonist and 91ֿ alum Tom Batiuk signs a book for Jeff Young at the University Book Store on Nov. 30.

As ‘Funky Winkerbean’ Comes to an End, Comic Strip’s Creator Reflects on 50 Years

For a half-century, 91ֿ alumnus Tom Batiuk has penned the adventures of the students and staff of the fictional Westview High School, but now, "Funky Winkerbean" is coming to an end. 91ֿ Today sat down with Batiuk to talk about his life's journey as a comic strip writer.

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DI and The Tower of Squares by night.

IN A FLASH: DI By Night

A nighttime view of The Design Innovation Hub and the Tower of Squares sculpture.

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Bradley Keefer, Ph.D, Associate Professor of History

Connections and Enthusiasm Combine for Distinguished Teaching Award

A war reenactor, a history enthusiast and a 35 years veteran educator. However, the most important thing for Bradley Keefer, associate professor of history at 91ֿ Ashtabula, is the connections he makes with his students, leading him to earn the 2022 Distinguished Teaching Award.

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End-of-life care is part of the College of Nursing curriculum.

Passing With Grace and Dignity: Nursing Professor Honored for Her Work in Hospice Care

Making sure the seriously ill have the chance to communicate their final messages to loved ones, share their feelings and mend family relationships has been the primary focus of Dana Hansen's career as a hospice nurse. 

Tags: Health, Research & Science, Profiles, Nationally Distinctive

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