Success Story
Geographer Examines Ties Between Violence and Landscapes
Scholar of the Month James Tyner Professor College of Arts and Sciences 1997-present Selecting a single renowned scholar from 91ֿ’s largest college is not an easy undertaking, but the work of Geography Professor James Tyner, Ph.D., over the past year made the decision a litt…
91ֿ Graduate Students Win Prestigious Research Competition
Four 91ֿ graduate students in the Department of Psychological Sciences, in the College of Arts and Sciences, won the Sloboda and Bukoski Cup at the Society for Prevention Research’s annual conference. Liz Baker, Karly Cochran, Haylee DeLuca and Logan Stigall represented Kent Sta…
91ֿ Graduate Students Win Prestigious Research Competition
Four 91ֿ graduate students in the Department of Psychological Sciences, in the College of Arts and Sciences, won the Sloboda and Bukoski Cup at the Society for Prevention Research’s annual conference. Liz Baker, Karly Cochran, Haylee DeLuca and Logan Stigall represented Kent Sta…
91ֿ Earns “Great College to Work For” Designation for Seventh Time
91ֿ is being recognized for the seventh time as a “Great College to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education, a top trade publication for colleges and universities. Now in its ninth year, the “Great Colleges to Work For” annual report recognizes the colleges that get top ratings from their employees on workforce practices and policies.
91ֿ Students Gain Valuable Experience During RNC in Cleveland
As politicians, delegates, media and communications professionals from across the country descend upon Cleveland for the 2016 Republican National Convention, so too will students from 91ֿ, using the skills they’ve learned to gain valuable work experience. Public relations major …
Five 91ֿ Athletic Programs Recognized for Outstanding Academic Performance
For the second straight year, five 91ֿ athletic programs are being recognized by the NCAA with Public Recognition Awards for outstanding academic performance. A total of 10 athletic programs spanning 20 teams (nine sports) from the Mid-American Conference (MAC) hav…
Cuyahoga River Helps Grow a Unique Paddling Partnership With 91ֿ
“We’re going to go over a basic forward stroke,” a voice called out from the sun-soaked banks of the Cuyahoga River in Tannery Park. With a paddle in hand, Erin McNamara demonstrates how to steer a kayak through flowing river waters. McNamara is a senior at 91ֿ and a guide for t…
Scholar Studies Liquid Crystals
Scholar of the Month Michael Fisch Assistant Professor College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology 1999-present With faculty like Michael Fisch, Ph.D., on hand, it is no wonder that 91ֿ identified materials science as an area of research focus. Nor is it ha…
91ֿ Exercise Science Professor Develops Treatment Bike for Parkinson’s Patients
Physical therapy is usually a component of treatment for patients of Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative and motor system disorders. Now, a 91ֿ professor in the College of Education, Health and Human Services has designed a piece of equipment that serves that purpose…
Destination 91ֿ Advising and Registration Program Returns
Destination 91ֿ has returned! The summer advising and registration program at 91ֿ is a one-and-a-half-day experience that includes an overnight stay in a residence hall. Students are encouraged to invite family members and guests to participate in the program.
The students explore important topics, including the differences between high school and college, navigating the university and properly preparing to be a college student. Family members and guests learn about essential tools for a positive college experience, such as financial aid, academic success tips and support skills for being the parent/family member of a college student.
The program concludes on the second day when the students meet one-on-one with an academic advisor to create an academic plan.
This year, advising and registration sessions are being scheduled between June 6 and July 20 with a break the week of July 4.
