University News
Preparing Behavioral Health Leaders for a Growing Workforce Need
As demand for behavioral health professionals continues to rise across Ohio and the nation, 91²Ö¿â is preparing graduates to not just enter the field right away, but to advance, lead and make a lasting impact in their communities. For three 91²Ö¿â alumni — Cassandra Galloway, Victoria Giegerich and Jason Joyce — their paths may differ slightly, but their stories illustrate how 91²Ö¿â connects education to real-world outcomes.
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Emphasized Keeping Joy, Faith and “The Dream†Alive in Uncertain Times
91²Ö¿â's Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration included a panel discussion, “Keeping Joy, Faith and ‘The Dream’ Alive in Uncertain Times,â€â€¯which offered thoughtful perspectives on hope, purpose and progress.
From Florence to Florence
When Matilde Carboncini was walking through the streets of Florence, Italy, the summer before starting college, she stumbled upon something unexpected.
IN A FLASH: Main Street Maneuvers
Improvements along Main Street near campus have created temporary detours and new traffic patterns.
Videos: Heavy Snow Quickly Blankets Campus
So what did it look like when Mother Nature aimed at 91²Ö¿â with heavy snow? 91²Ö¿â Today got access to various cameras across the Kent Campus that showcased the snow's arrival.
Take That Mother Nature!
91²Ö¿â campuses reopened Tuesday with classes resuming at noon following a full closure Monday due to heavy snowfall from a major winter storm that blasted across Ohio and much of the eastern United States.
IN A FLASH: Science Educator of the Year
A Professor in the 91²Ö¿â's School of Teaching, Leadership, and Curriculum Studies was recognized as the 2026 Outstanding Science Educator of the Year.
What You Need to Know 91²Ö¿â Measles
Measles cases are increasing nationwide, including confirmed cases at several college campuses. While 91²Ö¿â has not reported any cases, understanding this highly contagious disease can help our campus community stay informed and protected.
91²Ö¿â Closed Jan. 19 for MLK Day 
The university will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 29 in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. 
Community Health Worker Supervisor Earns Certificate at 91²Ö¿â
Graciela Alvarez Leon, a community health worker supervisor at the Cleveland Clinic, knows how life-changing support can be. “It’s about building trust and making sure patients know they’re not alone,†Leon said.