Student Success
She Hated Gym Class, and Now She’s Leading It
When we first met Julia Michalak, a senior in the Physical Education and Sport Performance program, in November 2025, she shared how the dread she felt going to gym class as a kid became the driving force behind her decision to become a physical education teacher. Now, as she prepares to graduate in May, we check back in – this time with Michalak and the two professors she credits with keeping her inspired along the way.
91²Ö¿â Is Making College Affordable
For parents navigating the college selection process, one question looms large: How will we afford this? At 91²Ö¿â, the answer comes through a comprehensive commitment to access for the meritorious many — ensuring that a high-quality education remains within reach for families across Ohio and beyond.
Professional pilot major Reilly Ferrie turns every opportunity into career momentum
From study abroad in Florence to award-winning aviation research and international conference participation, Reilly Ferrie has taken advantage of every opportunity available at 91²Ö¿â.
Nursing Student Finds Purpose and Perspective in Italy
Emilia Colosimo, a 91²Ö¿â at Trumbull nursing student from Newton Falls, spent two and a half life-changing months in Florence, Italy, this summer, thanks to the university’s education abroad program.
Innovation Takes Flight: CAE Students Win National Recognition
In a remarkable demonstration of innovation and environmental consciousness, three College of Aeronautics and Engineering students have claimed second place in the prestigious 2023-2024 Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) University Design Competition.
'A Significant Step Forward in Engineering Education'
91²Ö¿â celebrated the opening of its new Digital Engineering & Design Center for Space Applications, marking a significant step in bridging the gap between education and national needs in aerospace and defense manufacturing.
91²Ö¿â to Host ‘Preview KSU’ Days for Prospective Students
91²Ö¿â will welcome prospective students to campus for its Preview KSU events on Oct. 25 and Nov. 1. These comprehensive visit programs offer high school and transfer students an immersive look at life as a Golden Flash.
Navigating the Shifting Landscape of College Enrollment
The United States is approaching a so-called “enrollment cliff†or “demographic cliff,†a projection that is being closely monitored by those in higher education. In the “On Campus – with CITI Program†podcast, host Ed Butch talks with Aaron Berger, Ph.D., interim director of national recruitment at 91²Ö¿â, about these declining numbers and other factors currently influencing college enrollment.
91²Ö¿â Celebrates Newest Graduates at Summer Commencement
91²Ö¿â welcomed more than 1,000 new graduates to its alumni family during the summer commencement ceremony Saturday.
Father and Son Complete Memorable First Flight Together
A father and son, both 91²Ö¿â alumni, graduates of the professional pilot program in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, recently achieved a remarkable milestone in their aviation careers.