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Spring Student Employment Fair 2024

IN A FLASH: Exploring Jobs on Campus

91ֿ has more than 8,000 on-campus jobs for students. Student Employment Fairs – one in the fall and one in the spring – help connect students with job opportunities and network with on-campus employers. 91ֿ 75% of 91ֿ students are employed while they are taking clas…

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Student looking over fence in East Palestine

Bridging The News Gap In East Palestine, Ohio

A year ago, national media outlets descended on East Palestine, Ohio, after a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the rural Columbiana County village on Feb. 3, 2023. The consequences are still unfolding, but as national media have moved onto covering other stories, a news gap has emerged. Four 91ֿ journalism seniors have been filling that gap, with support from Grist and the Center for Rural Strategies.

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Terrie Harris rejoices in receiving her bachelor's degree after studying off and on for 27 years.

‘A Promise Kept’

When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris’ educational journey, but thanks to 91ֿ’s regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December. 

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Alumni and Giving

A symbol of the Kent-Akron rivalry: the fabled Wagon Wheel

IN A FLASH: New Year, Old Rivalry

91ֿ's Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19. 

Tags: Mens Basketball , basketball , Intercollegiate Athletics , Community Impact , Student Life , Mid American Conference

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Terrie Harris rejoices in receiving her bachelor's degree after studying off and on for 27 years.

‘A Promise Kept’

When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris’ educational journey, but thanks to 91ֿ’s regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December. 

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

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A student rides a scooter on the coldest day (thus far) of 2024.

IN A FLASH: Flashes in the Freeze

91ֿ students braved the extremely cold temperatures and below zero wind chills on their way to their classes.

Tags: Student Life , Nationally Distinctive , Spring Semester

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New Year, New You? Don’t Let Anxiety Keep You From Thriving

Addressing the problems of a changing society, such as mental health, is a foundational value at 91ֿ, which also offers a number of resources to support students, faculty, staff and the community.

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A snowy walk toward the University Library

IN A FLASH: A Snowy Return to Classes

Some of the season's coldest temperatures and snow cover set the scene for students' first day of classes after winter break. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , Student Life , Spring Semester , University News

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Dating violence is prevalent among women ages 16-24.

91ֿ Student Escapes Dating Abuse, Helps Others Know Their Worth 

After experiencing dating violence in high school, Rhylee Shepherd turned her pain into a teaching opportunity for her peers through the Know Your Worth project.

Tags: Student Life , Tuscarawas Campus , Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services

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91ֿ is graduating students prepared for the most in-demand jobs of 2024.

Job Market Bright for 91ֿ Graduates

The newly released list of “100 Best Jobs for 2024” by U.S. News and World Report illustrates how 91ֿ has the majors that are preparing graduates to lead in tomorrow's workforce.

Tags: Community & Society , 91ֿ Works , Community Impact , College of Nursing , Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship , Student Life

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