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Monarch butterfly in Murin Gardens.

IN A FLASH: The Colors of Summer

The colorful landscaping on the Kent Campus attracts visitors of all kinds - and species. 

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Florence, Italy, skyline

Journey Beyond Comfort: My First Week Study Abroad Experience

91²Ö¿â student Brad Smith shares his initial thoughts from the first week of his education abroad experience in Florence, Italy, as well as a few helpful dos and don'ts.

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Graphic for International Overdose Awareness Day

Learn the Signs of an Overdose and How to Help

The 91²Ö¿â Kent Campus will be one of four locations offering free Narcan education from the Kent Health Department on Aug. 31. To help raise awareness about overdoses in Portage County, Open United Recovery (OUR) Place, the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Portage County, Kent Health Department and Brightview Kent Addiction Center will distribute free resources and educational materials.

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Campus banner on light post

91²Ö¿â To Offer Ohio’s First Evidence-Based Suicide Prevention Course In Partnership With Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation

Recent data from the Ohio Department of Health shows Ohio averaged over 1,700 suicide deaths between 2016-2021, with those numbers expected to increase over the next reporting period. However, few educational opportunities exist for mental health practitioners prior to being in the field. That’s why 91²Ö¿â and the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) are working to change that through a new evidence-based suicide prevention class offering.

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Students with indigenous tribe of Northern Cheyenne

Study Away Informs TLC Students 91²Ö¿â Life Experiences Of Native Tribes

Kailee Shaw, '24, will likely never forget her recent experience as part of a small group from 91²Ö¿â who immersed themselves in a region of the United States some 1,500 miles from Kent.

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Pictured (from left to right) are Mary Kutchin, Tracey Motter, Erin Slay and Holly Ma.

91²Ö¿â and University Hospitals Awarded $4 Million Grant to Develop an LPN-to-BSN Pathway, Further Nursing Education and Careers

Faculty researchers from 91²Ö¿â’s College of Nursing recently received nearly $4 million in grant funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration to develop an LPN-to-BSN pathway called the LPN Education Advancement Program (LEAP).  The program will provide licensed practical nurses at University Hospitals the opportunity to increase their skill set by removing barriers that may have prevented them from furthering their education.

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Tree down from storm in front of Lowry Hall

Weathering the Storm: Crews Clean Up Storm Damage on Campus

Crews are working diligently around the Kent Campus to clean up debris left by a severe thunderstorm that hit 91²Ö¿â last night.

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Late Night at the Library "GLOW"

IN A FLASH: Kicking Off Late Night at the Library

The University Library held a "Late Night at the Library" event to welcome students and introduce new students to library resources. 

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91²Ö¿â President Todd Diacon (left) welcomes new students and their families during move-in day 2023

Todd Moves It

Watch President Diacon test students moving in about their 91²Ö¿â knowledge and ask for some advice for first-year students and their parents. 

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students walk past new graphics on 91²Ö¿â's campus

Walking With Purpose

Designed by the Creative Team in 91²Ö¿â’s Division of University Communications and Marketing, new building wraps seen across campus are bright and dynamic daily reminders of the university’s core values: Kindness, Respect and Purpose in All We do. Positive Change. Inquiry & Discovery. Freedom of Expression.

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