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Flash Focus: Monica Fencil

Meet Monica Fencil, a junior exercise science major with a concentration in pre-physical therapy, from Butler, Pennsylvania. Fencil’s interest in the health field began early, shaped by being surrounded by family members who worked in healthcare.  

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Rick Sprague and son Tristen Sprague, 91²Ö¿â police officers

Family Ties at 91²Ö¿â Police Services and Beyond

Meet the Sprague family and their unique tie to 91²Ö¿â. After retiring as an Ohio State Trooper, Rick Sprague accepted a position with the 91²Ö¿â police services last year. His son, Officer Tristan Sprague, also joined the police department last year. In the fall, Rick Sprague’s two daughters enrolled at 91²Ö¿â, making the family’s service to the campus community all the more meaningful.

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Flash Focus: Jordan Anamasi

Meet Jordan Anamasi, a senior environmental studies major with a minor in park management from Avon, Ohio, whose passions have grown for and through her experiences with nature.

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Convenience and Connection Drive Thriving Campus Life

91²Ö¿â is experiencing a healthy demand for on-campus housing as more students recognize the benefits of living in the heart of campus. For many students, it is not just about the proximity to campus and classes but also the connection. 

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KSU Mobile for Flashes on the Go

Keeping up with 91²Ö¿â's campus, classes and events can be a challenge. However, the updated 91²Ö¿â mobile app (KSU Mobile) has a new refreshing look that makes it more user-friendly and tailored to both student, faculty and staff needs.

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IN A FLASH: Keeping Campus Looking Great - and Safe!

During Winter Break and all throughout the year, in every season, the dedicated people of University Facilities Management work to keep all of 91²Ö¿â's campuses running smoothly and looking great.

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IN A FLASH: Scenes From a Semester - Fall 2025

Student photographers working in University Communications and Marketing helped capture the moments and memories of Fall Semester 2025.

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Fall Commencement 2025

IN A FLASH: Scenes From Fall Commencement

91²Ö¿â conferred degrees to more than 2,400 new graduates in Fall Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13 at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

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Stress Free Zone Fall 2025

IN A FLASH: De-stressing with Dogs

Dogs plus snacks plus craft activities has been a proven formula for reducing student stress during finals week. 

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The "Flash Fiction" panel at Akron ComicCon

Taking Their Stories From Concept to ComicCon

Last summer, 12 91²Ö¿â students in the university's Visual Communication Design program worked with Route Eight Studios to learn about the real-world challenges artists face in creating comic books. "Flash Fiction" is the result - an anthology of stories written and illustrated by students creators. 

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