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91²Ö¿â President Beverly J. Warren presented 13 91²Ö¿â faculty members with the 2018 President’s Faculty Excellence Award, which recognizes exceptional performance that leads to the achievement of national or international recognition.

91²Ö¿â President Beverly J. Warren Announces 2018 Faculty Excellence Award Recipients

Their remarkable work takes place in studios, classrooms, laboratories and outdoors. They have been published in prestigious journals, authored books and received significant research grants. Now, they add a new honor to their list of notable achievements. 91²Ö¿â President Beverly …

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Firestone Community Learning Center student learns to operate a video camera during a class in Franklin Hall in the 91²Ö¿â College of Communication and Information.

New Partnership With Akron Public Schools Illuminates Career Path for High School Students

A group of sophomores from Firestone Community Learning Center in Akron  spent a week at 91²Ö¿â exploring university programs and learning more about college and careers. 91²Ö¿â the Program The program is part of 91²Ö¿â’s new partnership with Akron Public Schools, in whi…

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91²Ö¿â Joins the LeBron James Family Foundation’s Efforts to Get Akron Students College and Career Ready

With a shared mission to help the youth in Akron earn a life-changing education, 91²Ö¿â has teamed up with the LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) to provide LJFF’s I PROMISE students with increased resources to help prepare them for college and beyond. As part of this long-term par…

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91²Ö¿â Receives First LEED Platinum Recognition for New Architecture Building

A green roof, a geothermal heating and cooling system that is 300 percent more efficient than standard systems, and a 15,000-gallon gray tank that recycles rainwater for irrigation and flushing bathroom fixtures. These are just a few of the sustainability features that helped 91²Ö¿â’s…

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George R. Newkome, Ph.D., a two-time 91²Ö¿â alumnus, smiles with 91²Ö¿â President Beverly J. Warren.

Alumnus Dr. George R. Newkome Awards $1 Million Gift for Endowed Professorship in Materials Science at 91²Ö¿â

George R. Newkome, Ph.D., and his wife, Mary Jane Saunders, Ph.D., have pledged $1 million to fund a first-ever professorship in materials science in 91²Ö¿â’s College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Newkome is a two-time 91²Ö¿â alumnus. “George and Mary Jane both have a passion and d…

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How an Icebreaker Exercise Turned Into a Global Experience

Mariah Gray left her comfort zone, lived in the present and ventured where she never dreamed of going. Learn how this biology/pre-medicine major discovered new perspective 8000 miles from home.

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Carrie Esser used water-based body paint to turn herself into a “queen bee.†Her artistry landed her in the second round of the NYX Cosmetics 2018 Face Awards USA.

Passion, Purpose and the Power of Paint

This entrepreneur major utilizes paint brushes, vibrant colors and an unrestrained imagination to transform the human body into astounding works of art.

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After two Category 5 hurricanes hit her home, Debra Thomas graduates with the help of the 91²Ö¿â College of Nursing Student Emergency Fund.

91²Ö¿â Nursing Student Takes Graduation by Storm

Debra Thomas wanted to be a nurse to help people, but she was the one who ended up in need after two hurricanes hit her home in the Caribbean.

Tags: Health , College of Nursing , Student Success , Success Story , Commencement

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Oscar-nominated actor Michael Keaton addresses graduates, administrators, families and friends during 91²Ö¿â’s One University Commencement at Dix Stadium.

Actor Michael Keaton Gives Advice to Graduating 91²Ö¿â Students, Ends Remarks With Memorable Movie Line “I’m Batmanâ€

Take chances. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Seek your authentic self. Those were the messages that actor Michael Keaton shared with 91²Ö¿â graduates taking part in the One University Commencement on Saturday, May 12. Mr. Keaton, an Academy Award-nominated actor and Kent Stat…

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