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‘Breaking the Bubble’ to Foster Intercultural Connections

Students participating in education abroad may be new to a country and may not know much about the campus or community around them. At 91²Ö¿â, international students have an opportunity to connect with domestic students through a program called FRIEND.

Tags: Global Reach , Global Impact , Student Life , Students First

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Homecoming Court selfie at Black Squirrel Festival 2026

91²Ö¿â’s 2026 Homecoming Court Leads Through Service to Campus and Community

When 91²Ö¿â celebrates Homecoming Week, the spotlight often falls on the parade, the game and the crowning of the Homecoming Court. Meet the 12 student leaders selected for the 2026 Homecoming Court, for whom the experience represents much more than a campaign for a crown. 

Tags: Community Impact , Students First , Community & Society , Student Life , Homecoming

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Students chat with community organizations at the International Student Resource Fair 2026.

International Resource Fair Connects Students to Community

The start of a new semester can be challenging for any student but may be even more so for international students. 91²Ö¿â’s International Student Resource Fair offers a welcoming space for international students who are looking for opportunities to get involved on campus and in the community.

Tags: Students First , Global Reach , Global Impact , Community & Society , Global Education

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A printed Free Application for Federal Student Aid form on a desk.

FAFSA Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Guide for 91²Ö¿â Students and Families

The 2027-2028 FAFSA is now open. This step-by-step guide walks 91²Ö¿â students and families through creating StudentAid.gov accounts, completing the application, adding 91²Ö¿â’s school code and understanding financial aid offers. It also explains where to get hands-on help.

Tags: Students First , Division of Enrollment Management

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91²Ö¿â Best Buddies members take a photo with Flash at Blastoff.

There’s a Friend for Everyone at Best Buddies | ‘Club Hopping’

Following the lead from its international nonprofit, the 91²Ö¿â chapter of Best Buddies is forming friendships and giving support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Tags: Student Life , Students First , Student Organizations , Center for Student Involvement

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91²Ö¿â’s Class of 2030 forms a K on Centennial Field following Convocation. (Photo credit: Jon Jivan, 91²Ö¿â)

Trustees Hear of 91²Ö¿â’s Strong Financial Health and Holding the Line on Tuition

91²Ö¿â’s Board of Trustees opened the 2026-2027 academic year hearing President Todd Diacon report that the university ended Fiscal 2026 with a balanced budget and no draw on reserves, and that inflation-adjusted public university tuition in Ohio has dropped 13% since 2005.

Tags: University News , Students First , Organizational Sustainability , Board of Trustees

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Business students talk with a potential employer in 91²Ö¿â’s Crawford Hall during the All Business Majors Career Fair.

Business Career Fair Connects Students With Employers

91²Ö¿â’s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship connected students with potential employers during its All Business Majors Career Fair on Sept. 23 in Crawford Hall. More than 160 students registered for the event, which brought 35 companies to campus to discuss internship and full-time job opportunities.

Tags: Students First , Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship

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91²Ö¿â’s Democracy Fest Prepares Student Voters for November Election

Ahead of the November election, 91²Ö¿â’s Undergraduate Student Government hosted its annual Democracy Fest on Risman Plaza to celebrate National Voter Registration Day, giving first-time voters a chance to register and everyone a chance to learn about the democratic process. 

Tags: Students First , Student Life , Community & Society

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Graduate student Abisola Mohammed speaking at Cultural Cafe.

Cultural Cafe Kickoff Brings Nigerian Food and Traditions to 91²Ö¿â

Once a month, 91²Ö¿â’s International Student and Scholar Services presents the Cultural Cafe. Abisola Mohammed, a graduate student in emerging media and technology who hails from Nigeria, started this year’s schedule with this simple question: “How far?â€�

Tags: Global Reach , Students First , Arts & Culture , Student Life

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PRSSA 25-26 Executive Board

91²Ö¿â Public Relations Students Win Top National Honors as Program Turns 80

Inside Franklin Hall, 91²Ö¿â public relations students turned ambition into national recognition as the public relations major approaches its 80th anniversary. Building a tradition of excellence, the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) marked 15 consecutive years as a …

Tags: Students First , Nationally Distinctive

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