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Up, Up and Away: Inspiring High-Flying Careers

91ֿ’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering recently hosted a career fair featuring 44 employers from fields ranging from aeronautics and aerospace to engineering, military and more.  Sponsored by the United States Air Force, the event aimed to connect students to alumni and top organizations within these sectors.  

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Students waiting in line at the food truck

Food Trucks Are Back!

91ֿ Culinary Services is embracing gastronomic diversity with its annual Food Truck Series, stationed outside the library and student center at Risman Plaza. The community food trucks are available to students, staff, faculty and the Kent community visiting campus.  

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Leah Benson

Flash Friday: Leah Benson

This Flash Friday we want you to meet Leah Benson, a senior aerospace engineering major from Hermitage, Pennsylvania.

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Midterm De-Stress Days Spring 2024

IN A FLASH: Dogs in De-stress

91ֿ at Geauga provided treats, activities and therapy dogs to help students de-stress before midterms this semester.

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Erin Simonek and Madison Trommler

From Career-Ready to Camera-Ready at WFMJ-TV

Simonek and Tromler sat down with 91ֿ Today to talk about their experiences in the university’s journalism program and how it prepared them to hit the ground running within the first week on the job at 21 WFMJ-TV.

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Fun and Games: Neurodiversity Challenge Is Set for DI Hub

Anyone who thinks they have a great idea for a new game is encouraged to take part in “Let’s Make the Rules: A Game Creation Experience” – an event that seeks to bring together neurodiverse and neurotypical individuals.  

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Caden Clark, "A Night Out" by Yinxi Li

IN A FLASH: Campus Reflections

A student photographer for KentWired captured atmospheric images of "A Night Out" on the Kent Campus. 

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Cassandra Pegg-Kirby, director of 91ֿ's Women's Center.

Advancing the Cause of Equity at 91ֿ

Despite her multitude of duties as a director of 91ֿ’s Women’s Center, Cassandra Pegg-Kirby remains focused on one key mission: Keeping the center open and relevant. “Women’s centers are not always thought of as necessary since women are in the majority now,” she said.

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A Case Study in Belonging

While research has shown the effectiveness of creating a sense of belonging for undergraduate students, the graduate student experience is different, according to three 91ֿ administrators who have authored an article on the topic for Inside Higher Education.

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UCS Pi Day 2024 Celebration

A Mathematician's Favorite Meal? Pizza Pi!

In honor of Pi Day, students, faculty and staff gathered for the Slice of Pi event to sample ice cream and pizza pies from dining locations across campus. 

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