Success Story
91ֿ’s Director of Golf Herb Page Inducted Into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame
The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum has announced that Herb Page, 91ֿ’s director of golf and men’s golf head coach, has been selected for 2019 induction into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. With his induction, Coach Page becomes the 25th person inducted into the Canadian G…
91ֿ Police Dog Coco Celebrates Five Years of Service
91ֿ Police Services is celebrating the five-year anniversary – or the 35 dog-year anniversary – of its first K-9 unit, which features 7-year-old German Shepherd Coco and herhandler, Officer Anne Spahr.
Coco was the first police dog at 91ֿ. She is now one of two police dogs at the university.
91ֿ Holds Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 14 and 15
The 91ֿ alumni family grew by nearly 3,000 new graduates as the university held its Fall Commencement ceremonies. For the Kent Campus, Commencement ceremonies took place Friday, Dec. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center).
Students to De-Stress With Dogs During Finals Week
91ֿ Libraries will host its sixth-annual fall semester Stress-Free Zone on Monday, Dec. 10, and Tuesday, Dec. 11. The event will be open to all 91ֿ students, faculty and staff from 3-5 p.m. in the Garden Room on the first floor of the University Library. Stress-Free Zone kic…
91ֿ's EXCEL Learning Community Supports Student After Devastating Loss
Like most students, Mackenzie Bailey faced the typical challenges during the start of her academic career, including choosing a major and getting good grades. But that all paled in comparison to the devastating news she received her freshman year: her father had terminal cancer.
“When I was home for winter break, he ended up passing away,” Ms. Bailey said.
91ֿ Student Finds Purpose, Passion and Empowerment
For Diamond Lauderdale, 91ֿ is not only her chosen college, it is her new home.
While growing up in Akron, Ohio, Ms. Lauderdale’s home life was challenging. She lived with her disabled father and worked two jobs to help make ends meet. Ms. Lauderdale’s father has been unable to walk for many years, and as she got older, her father’s condition worsened. Through it all, Ms. Lauderdale held onto a dream. She wanted to get a college education.
“This Is Who We Are and What We Stand For”
91ֿ President Beverly J. Warren challenged the university community to embrace transformation at the annual State of the University Address.
“Serious transformation is never easy,” she said. “It challenges us to let go of predictable ways and embrace something new and unfamiliar.”
On the Brink of Losing His Dream of a College Degree, Student Turns to 91ֿ's Support Services
During his first year at 91ֿ, Elijah Kirkland-Boyce realized that the road to the Dean’s List was a bumpy one, filled with twists and turns he never could have anticipated. Instead of giving up, Mr. Kirkland-Boyce reached out. He started taking advantage of the resources offered through Student Support Services.
President Beverly J. Warren Delivers 2018 State of the University Address
In her upcoming State of the University address, President Warren will chart one final course for university success, as she spotlights the achievements of the past year and shines a light on 91ֿ’s path for the future.
Design Innovation Initiative Fosters Creativity Across Disciplines
91ֿ’s newly announced Design Innovation (DI) Initiative will cultivate a culture where students from a wide array of degree programs will collaborate across disciplines and create unique concepts to tackle “wicked” problems, according to J.R. Campbell, inaugural executive director of 91ֿ’s Design Innovation Initiative. Mr. Campbell answers some frequently asked questions about 91ֿ’s DI Initiative.