Student Life
A Fashion Student and a Fashion Icon
A 91ֿ fashion design student helped a prominent New York City designer create and debut his first bridal collection.
'Full-Circle Moment' Leaves Lasting Impression on Admissions Leader
Mark Ledoux's work has made a difference with a lot of students. Make that, a lot of students. For more than a decade, he's been on the front lines in helping new students find what they need to afford their journey. Recently, a single interaction with a graduate left a lasting impression.
President Todd Diacon’s Commencement Speech Lauded
When 91ֿ President Todd Diacon used his May 13 commencement address to send a message to state officials who are challenging Ohio’s public universities as a bastion for the privileged, the reaction was swift and supportive from alumni and friends of the university.
“There is in Ohio, among some state elected officials, a growing ivory tower accusation being leveled against our state’s public universities and against, quite frankly, 91ֿ,” Diacon told thousands gathered for commencement.
Connecting to the Community Through Food
91ֿ education major Klair Heestand said the time she spent teaching refugee students in Akron in the spring was excellent preparation for when she enters her own classroom one day.
“It was very helpful, because we’re going to have students of varying abilities, and students for whom English is a second language, no matter where we teach,” Heestand said. “We don’t need anyone left behind because of a language barrier.”
How Will Senate Bill 83 Affect 91ֿ’s Students, Staff and Faculty?
Senate Bill 83, the Ohio Education Enhancement Act, is a far-reaching bill that includes a proposal for rules aimed at ending mandated diversity training.
IN A FLASH: Welcome, 91ֿ Class of 2023
Spring Commencement ceremonies at 91ֿ were held at 91ֿ this week.
The 'Greatness in the Room'
The university's traditional Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración de los Graduados ceremonies celebrated Spring 2023 graduates.
Providing Coordinated Care for Student Success
Through a multi-year, comprehensive examination of current processes and student needs, including the work of the Re-Imagining of Academic Advising Group and the Supporting the Student Experience Review Team, it became evident that the university needed a system that better supported the evolving needs of its students across the student lifecycle.
Vote for Day of Giving Student Choice Award!
This year, the 91ֿ Foundation will give $1,000 to one of the university’s key student support funds in celebration of 91ֿ’s 113th birthday.
