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91²Ö¿â junior Stephanie Newton shops the Career Closet for a professional outfit for an upcoming job interview.

91²Ö¿â’s Career Closet Dresses Students to Achieve Success

91²Ö¿â 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…

Tags: Career Exploration and Development , University College , Success Story

Career Exploration & Development

Two students greet each other during the 44th annual New Student Reception and Cookout hosted by the Department of Pan-African Studies held behind Ritchie Hall.

Welcome Weekend Sets New Students on Path to Success

Welcome Weekend, 91²Ö¿â’s four-day new student orientation, will take place from Aug. 24-27. Students can select from approximately 50 different events from Thursday to Sunday. The weekend event helps students transition into the university community and learn about academic and socia…

Tags: Student Success Programs , University College , Student Success , Success Story

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91²Ö¿â is one of 14 colleges to receive a combined $2.6 million in College Completion Grants from Great Lakes.

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…

Tags: Commencement , University College , Student Success , University News , Featured Story

Flash Feed

Pictured (left to right) are Barb Smith of KeyBank; Margot Copeland of KeyBank Foundation and 91²Ö¿â Board of Trustees; 91²Ö¿â student Jordan Wilkins; 91²Ö¿â President Beverly Warren; and 91²Ö¿â Foundation Board Chair Gary Brahler.

KeyBank Foundation Gift to Support Programs to Increase the Recruitment, Retention and Graduation Rates of Underrepresented Students

KeyBank Foundation has granted $1 million to 91²Ö¿â to support programs to increase the recruitment, retention and graduation rates of underrepresented students.

Tags: University College , Division of Institutional Advancement , Success Story

Alumni and Giving

Pictured (left to right) are Barb Smith of KeyBank; Margot Copeland of KeyBank Foundation and 91²Ö¿â Board of Trustees; 91²Ö¿â student Jordan Wilkins; 91²Ö¿â President Beverly Warren; and 91²Ö¿â Foundation Board Chair Gary Brahler.

91²Ö¿â Receives $1 Million Gift from KeyBank Foundation to Close Graduation Gap for Underrepresented Students

KeyBank Foundation has granted $1 million to 91²Ö¿â to support programs to increase the recruitment, retention and graduation rates of underrepresented students.

Tags: University College , Division of Institutional Advancement , University News

Alumni and Giving

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…

Tags: University College , Office of the Provost , Office of the President

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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…

Tags: University College , Office of the Provost

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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…

Tags: University College , Career Exploration , internship

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91²Ö¿â’s 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’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…

Tags: Academic Success Center , University College , Office of the Provost , Awards and Honors , Success Story

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Students team up to prepare meals in the Campus Kitchen at 91²Ö¿â, located in the second floor kitchen in Beall Hall.

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…

Tags: Campus Kitchen , Office of Experiential Education and Civic Engagement , University College , Success Story

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