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Lisa O'Connell Receives Her Degree at 91²Ö¿â's August 2025 Ceremony

‘I’m Looking Forward to It; Crossing the Stage as a Graduate, Instead of as a Planner'

After planning and supporting hundreds of ceremonies and events at 91²Ö¿â, Lisa O'Connell, director of University Events and Protocol, got a graduate's-eye-view of summer commencement ceremonies as she walked the stage to receive her graduate degree as part of 91²Ö¿â's Class of 2025. 

Tags: Summer Commencement, University News, Student Life, Students First

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Education Abroad Galapagos Islands.

IN A FLASH: Chasing Darwin

This summer, a group of 91²Ö¿â students enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime education-abroad experience in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. 

Tags: Research and Science , Students First, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, Education Abroad, Office of Global Education

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Fashion designer Christian Siriano meets with 91²Ö¿â School of Fashion students.

Christian Siriano: ‘91²Ö¿â Interns Are Always Amazing’

Acclaimed New York fashion designer Christian Siriano told 91²Ö¿â School of Fashion students to practice their craft with dedication, accept criticism and learn from it, but to remember that they will never please everyone.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Student Life, Students First, Nationally Distinctive, School of Fashion

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A new 91²Ö¿â graduate smiles as she holds her diploma during her commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Bob Christy, 91²Ö¿â)

Cheers to the Summer Class of 2025: 91²Ö¿â Celebrates New Graduates

The 91²Ö¿â alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2025 will be recognized with a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Aug. 9. 

Tags: University News, Students First, Commencement, Summer Commencement

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The fountain at the 91²Ö¿â Student Memorial Garden.

IN A FLASH: A Place of Quiet Contemplation

Dedicated in April 2015, The Student Memorial Garden on Manchester Field was created as a place of reflection and remembrance of all 91²Ö¿â students who have died. 

Tags: Students First, University News, Community & Society, University Facilities Management

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Copley High School senior Grant Hyne used his Eagle Service Project to add a Hammock Hangout to campus.

Eagle Scout Project Provides 91²Ö¿â Students a Place to Hang Out

Copley High School senior Grant Hyne developed Hammock Hangout on the Kent Campus as part of an Eagle Scout service project.

Tags: Student Life, Community and Society, Students First

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ESDRI Research Showcase

IN A FLASH: The Halls of Science

91²Ö¿â’s Annual Environmental Science and Design Research Institute Research Showcase offers an opportunity for student researchers to present posters showcasing their explorations and findings in all areas of environmental research and design. 

Tags: Environmental Science and Design Research Institute, Department of Biological Sciences, Research & Science, Students First, Earth Day

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Ethan Wenk, senior engineering technology major in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, had the opportunity to participate in the SURE program.

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Prepares Students for Their Future Careers

The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience is a great opportunity for undergraduate researchers such as Ethan Wenk to work directly with a faculty mentor, gain valuable experience to clarify career and educational goals, enhance research skills and gain academic insight.

Tags: University News, Students First, Nationally Distinctive, Research and Science

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The Top Names in the Golden Flashes Class of 2025

Find out which first names were repeated most frequently at 91²Ö¿â’s spring commencement ceremonies in 2025 and which names topped the list against national trends. 

Tags: Spring Commencement, Student Life, Students First, Community Impact

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International Student and Scholar Services Summer Luncheon

IN A FLASH: Coming Together From Around The World

91²Ö¿â's International Student and Scholar Services, with the Office of Global Education, invited the university's international students and their families to come together at summer luncheon on campus. 

Tags: International Students, Office of Global Education, Global Reach, Students First

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