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Fostering Pathways mentors with students

‘I Felt Like I Was Being Welcomed Into a Community’

Fostering Pathways for Bright Futures is an innovative program within 91²Ö¿â's University Outreach and Engagement that provides academic, emotional and social support while connecting young people to opportunities in higher education. It's making a real impact for students.

Tags: Community Impact , Community & Society , Students First , Student Life

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It's never too late to earn a 91²Ö¿â degree. Linda Putaturo celebrates earning her bachelor's degree in December 2025 after returning to college to finish a degree she started decades earlier.

Crossing the Degree Finish Line at Last

Every semester, 91²Ö¿â reopens the door to a diploma for students who left college without finishing a degree.

A job opportunity, a family crisis, military service or running out of money – there are many reasons why students leave college without completing their studies.

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Sunrise near Student Recreation Fields by Elizabeth Kudravy.

IN A FLASH: Pastel Morning

A 91²Ö¿â staffer shared an image of a misty, painted sky on campus in early January.

Tags: Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive , Kent Campus , Student Life

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Flash Focus: Monica Fencil

Meet Monica Fencil, a junior exercise science major with a concentration in pre-physical therapy, from Butler, Pennsylvania. Fencil’s interest in the health field began early, shaped by being surrounded by family members who worked in healthcare.  

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Early January snowfall, Spring Semester 2026.

IN A FLASH: A Snowy Start

The first week of Spring Semester 2026 ended with colder temperatures and a snowstorm.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , Student Life , Spring Semester

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Flash Focus: Jordan Anamasi

Meet Jordan Anamasi, a senior environmental studies major with a minor in park management from Avon, Ohio, whose passions have grown for and through her experiences with nature.

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Students enjoying campus life

Convenience and Connection Drive Thriving Campus Life

91²Ö¿â is experiencing a healthy demand for on-campus housing as more students recognize the benefits of living in the heart of campus. For many students, it is not just about the proximity to campus and classes but also the connection. 

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Arts and Crafts at WinterBlast 2025.

IN A FLASH: Have a WINTERBLAST This Weekend!

WinterBlast 2026, presented by Flashes Activities Board (FAB) will blast off at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Jan. 17.

Tags: Student Life , Nationally Distinctive , Spring Semester , Student Organizations , Student Recreation and Wellness Center

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KSU Mobile for Flashes on the Go

Keeping up with 91²Ö¿â's campus, classes and events can be a challenge. However, the updated 91²Ö¿â mobile app (KSU Mobile) has a new refreshing look that makes it more user-friendly and tailored to both student, faculty and staff needs.

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Students in a classroom at 91²Ö¿â at Ashtabula.

IN A FLASH: Welcome to Spring Semester 2026!

On Jan. 12, the Spring Semester began at 91²Ö¿â, across the university's entire eight-campus system in Ohio and 91²Ö¿â's other locations in the U.S. and around the world.

Tags: Spring Semester , Student Life , Community Impact , 91²Ö¿â at Ashtabula , Tuscarawas Campus

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