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College Graduation Grants Help Dreams Come True
You dedicated four years to studying, preparing and planning for your future career. You have completed almost all your college classes, finished your internship, and now you are a semester away from graduation. But wait! An unexpected emergency happens, and financially you are unable to pay your fi…Discovering Purpose Video Project Encourages Thoughtful Approach to 91²Ö¿â Student Engagement
Select 91²Ö¿â students have accepted the challenge to submit a video as part of the latest element of Discovering Purpose video series. The project began with inspiration from 91²Ö¿â President Beverly J. Warren’s 2015 State of the University address emphasizing the importance of a…91²Ö¿â Hosts Free Big Dream Gathering on Nov. 29
91²Ö¿â is hosting a Big Dream Gathering on Nov. 29, and everyone is invited – 91²Ö¿â students, faculty, staff and people in the surrounding community. These Big Dream Gathering events have been taking place around the country, and they provide a fun, safe and encouraging environme…Shorter Internships Allow Students To Sample Multiple Careers Via “Flashternship†Program
91²Ö¿â’s Department of Career Exploration and Development has launched a new program to expose students to career experiences as well as give companies an opportunity to scout talent. “Flashternships will introduce a new ‘soft entry’ internship model,†explains Kristin Williams, ex…
91²Ö¿â’s Academic Success Center Receives National Award for Excellence
The 91²Ö¿â Academic Success Center has received the Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award for its success as an interactive academic space for students to reinforce what they learn in the classroom. Each year, a two-year institution and a four-year institution are chosen a…
Campus Kitchen at 91²Ö¿â Launches Pop-Up Market to Celebrate Fifth Anniversary
The Campus Kitchen at 91²Ö¿â is celebrating its fifth anniversary and has launched a new program this summer as part of activities marking its fifth year. The Campus Kitchen’s new pop-up market offers healthy produce and pantry items to children and families at no cost. “At an alte…
91²Ö¿â’s Academic Success Center Receives National Award for Excellence
The 91²Ö¿â Academic Success Center has received the Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award for its success as an interactive academic space for students to reinforce what they learn in the classroom.
91²Ö¿â Students Make an International Impact in Nicaragua, One Stone at a Time
Saying goodbye was more difficult than Riley Jernejcic could have ever imagined. Crouched down on the cobblestone street with her arms stretched out from one end to the other, Jernejcic cried out, “Adios. Abrazo,†which means goodbye and hug in Spanish. 91²Ö¿â 50 feet away, a little boy, known as Wil…
Welcome Weekend Connects New Students to 91²Ö¿â
Welcome Weekend, 91²Ö¿â’s four-day new student orientation, took place on Aug. 25-28. Students were able to select from approximately 50 different events held from Thursday to Sunday. The weekend event helped students transition into the university commun…
Destination 91²Ö¿â Advising and Registration Program Returns
Destination 91²Ö¿â has returned! The summer advising and registration program at 91²Ö¿â 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.