Student Life
Masc-Unity Initiative Helping Students Find Comfort in Masculinity
Society’s norm for men is stereotyped as leaders, providers, and guardians. Society also posits that men cannot speak about their emotions and have to portray a strong persona to be considered masculine and to succeed in these roles. This results in an environment of “toxic masculinity,” which encourages negative self image, negative outward behavior and struggles with mental health among men who feel they have to be strong at all times. An initiative on campus is trying to change that perception.
91ֿ Graduate and Undergraduate Research Mentorship Awards Announced
Intentionality to build successful academic mentoring relationships with students is what sets professors apart at 91ֿ, and each year two professors at the graduate and undergraduate level receive a student-nominated award for their ability to do so. The intent of the award is to recognize those professors exceeding in mentoring students in how to perform research in any field.
91ֿ Finds Success in Student Voting Registration
91ֿ has a history of passionate student activism. However, 2020 has really highlighted such efforts, both current and past, and its impact on the importance of students sharing their voices through voting. Efforts made by individuals, student-led groups, faculty members and 91ֿ as a whole have led to an exceptionally high increase in voter engagement throughout campus.
Where on the Web? Campus Safety Resources Are a Click Away
"Where On the Web?" is a new series that will introduce possibly unfamiliar pages and features on the 91ֿ website that students, faculty and staff should know about. Follow along to learn more about the advantages of using www.kent.edu.
91ֿ's Veteran Career Initiative Provides Mentoring for Student Veterans
When planning one’s future, having a helpful hand providing guidance is a worthwhile connection. 91ֿ’s Veteran Career Initiative, a partnership between the Center for Adult and Veteran Services and Career Exploration and Development, provides student and graduate veterans with valuable business and personal connections that help with translating military experience into a civilian resume.
United Way of Portage County Grant Expands Opportunities for Students to Engage with Nonprofits
91ֿ’s Community Engaged Learning (CEL) secured a $10,000 grant through the United Way of Portage County, an independently-governed nonprofit organization that serves disadvantaged members of our community. This grant will support CEL’s Community Partner Advocate program (CPA) which places students at local nonprofits throughout the county for paid hands-on learning experiences.
Public Relations Student and Model Saves 7-Month-Old’s Life
After witnessing a horrific crash, sophomore public relations major LaDonya Williams immediately ran to help the distraught woman begging for someone to save her 7-month-old son who wasn’t breathing. After Williams used her Red Cross first aid training to help the baby, he began to breathe again and was taken to the hospital to recover, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.
Alumnus Mike Bowen of Spotify Teams Up With Data Class
91ֿ alumnus Mike Bowen, '03, visited 91ֿ’s School of Emerging Media and Technology to share his knowledge about data and analysis that he uses as part of his job of Principal Quantitative User Researcher for music streaming service Spotify.
Diplomas Delivered: Special Ceremony Held For Graduates At Bowl Game
They had planned to wear caps and gowns with their peers and to hear their names called during commencement at the MAC Center. However, the 91ֿ Golden Flashes' acceptance of a bowl bid out of state quickly derailed that plan. While they couldn't be in two places at once, especiall…
Students, Business Owners, or Both? Meet the Golden Flashes Paving their Way as Entrepreneurs
91ֿ Golden Flashes excel in a range of activities, and some students are forging their own paths by owning and operating small businesses during their college years. With endless opportunities and resources at their fingertips, 91ֿ students have found success as entrepreneurs across a range of industries. Here are five of them.