Success Story
Former 91ֿ President Gives $1 Million to Scholarships
91ֿ President Emerita Carol Cartwright, Ph.D., and her husband, G. Phillip Cartwright, Ph.D., have made a $1 million estate gift that will create scholarships at 91ֿ to support students who wish to engage in the arts. The Cartwright Family Fund for Opportunities in the Arts …
91ֿ Celebrates Fall 2017 Commencement
91ֿ held its Fall Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on Friday, Dec. 15, and Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). 91ֿ conferred 2,320 degrees, including 1,824 bachelor’s degrees, 456 master’s degrees, 37 doctoral degrees a…
Students to Enjoy a Study Break During Finals Week With Dogs, Food and Fun
91ֿ Libraries will once again offer its Stress-Free Zone to all students, faculty and staff on Monday, Dec. 11, and Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 3-5 p.m. in the Garden Room at the University Library. This event gives the 91ֿ community a chance to wind down during finals week with …
Alumnus Dr. Earl K. Miller Awards $2 Million Gift to Neuroscience and Psychology Programs at 91ֿ
Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., and his wife, Marlene M. Wicherski, have pledged $2 million to fund three scholarships and a professorship in 91ֿ’s College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Miller is a 91ֿ alumnus who grew up in Lyndhurst, Ohio. “The generosity of Earl and Marlene reflect…
Up on the Rooftop
Biological Sciences Doctoral student Anna Droz envisions more efficient rooftop gardens for tomorrow’s urban planners.
91ֿ’s Giving Tuesday 2017 Achieves Record-Breaking Success
Supporters give more than $1 million 91ֿ’s Giving Tuesday 2017 doubled the 2016 campaign – hitting more than $1 million just before midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The single largest gift of the day was a $100,000 donation to the Fashion School Study Away Fund. From multiple stude…
91ֿ Police Serve Up Turkeys and Holiday Cheer for Local Residents
Officers from 91ֿ Police Services have always had a “protect and serve” philosophy, and recently, they put this philosophy in action in order to help families in need. Each year, the department holds a “Glow, Grow and Give” fundraiser throughout the month of November to raise mo…
91ֿ Turns Giving Tuesday Into Month-long Celebration of Philanthropy
91ֿ kicked off the season of giving early this year on Nov. 1 with the launch of its 2017 Giving Tuesday campaign. In a departure from efforts of past years, the university extended the fundraising initiative through the entire month of November, leading up to Giving Tuesday, the T…
Men’s Basketball Wins Home Opener Against Ohio Christian 90-45
The 91ֿ men’s basketball team had a successful home opener, Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). The Golden Flashes defeated the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers, 90-45. 91ֿ entered the 2017-18 season as the reigning …
91ֿ’s Career Closet Dresses Students to Achieve Success
91ֿ junior Stephanie Newton successfully juggles a tough schedule that includes taking classes in hospitality management, while raising four children and working several campus dining services jobs.It is no surprise that she does not have the resources to build the professional war…
