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Members of 91²Ö¿â's Undergraduate Student Government Painted "Flashes Take Care of Flashes" on the Rock on Front Campus.

91²Ö¿â Emergency Grant Fund Helps Students With Basic Needs

The 91²Ö¿â Emergency Grant Fund is helping students meet financial challenges.

Tags: University News, Division of Enrollment Management, Division of Institutional Advancement, COVID-19 HUB, Success Story

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91²Ö¿â women’s basketball players and graduating seniors Ali Poole, Sydney Brinlee and Megan Carter smile with their caps and gowns. (Photo credit: Scott Galvin)

91²Ö¿â Student-Athletes Complete Record-Setting Spring Term in Classroom

91²Ö¿â student-athletes conquered the unprecedented challenge of completing the final months of the spring term via remote classes by posting the highest term grade point average (3.563) in athletics department history. All 17 programs posted a term GPA of 3.1 or better with 14 setting a new term record.

Tags: University News, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Student Success

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Daffodils bloom by a 91²Ö¿â sign.

91²Ö¿â Increases Need-Based Aid, Maintains Same Tuition for Continuing Students

91²Ö¿â is committed to making a college education affordable for all students and their families. Over the last two years, 91²Ö¿â has dedicated an additional $2 million for need-based aid. 

Tags: University News, Board of Trustees

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Head Football Coach Sean Lewis on the field.

Flashes of Inspiration: Coach Sean Lewis Promotes 'Can Do' Attitude

Today’s Flashes of Inspiration comes from 91²Ö¿â Football’s Head Coach Sean Lewis, who delivers a pep talk about how to make it through uncertain, challenging times.

Tags: University News, Video, Football, COVID-19 HUB

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91²Ö¿â Golden Flashes Women's Golf Team and Coach Lisa Strom

Flashes of Inspiration: Women's Golf Head Coach Offers Pep Talk

Today’s Flashes of Inspiration comes from Lisa Strom, 91²Ö¿â’s head women’s golf coach, who offers a pep talk to all in the university community struggling under the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tags: University News, Video, Student Life, COVID-19 HUB

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Vice President Alfreda Brown speaks.

Alfreda Brown, Trailblazing Leader of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, to Retire After More Than a Decade of Leadership

For nearly 11 years, Alfreda Brown, 91²Ö¿â’s vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, has been a powerful voice for making sure no one in the university’s wide-reaching system is marginalized, discriminated against or left behind.

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Wick Poetry Center

Flashes of Inspiration: During a Pandemic We Can Celebrate Nature

Today’s Flashes of Inspiration features David Hassler, director of 91²Ö¿â’s Wick Poetry Center, who is sharing the poem, “Thank You, Tree.â€
 

Tags: University News, Video, Arts & Culture, COVID-19 HUB

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Photo depicts business and commerce

Political Science Professor Advocates for Public Banking

In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the United States would benefit from a public banking system, says Mark K. Cassell, 91²Ö¿â professor of political science.

Tags: University News, Community & Society, COVID-19 HUB

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Photo of an airplane at the 91²Ö¿â Airport

91²Ö¿â Planes Are Back in the Air

On May 21, 91²Ö¿â's College of Aeronautics and Engineering received approval from the university to restart flight operations, making May 22 the first day since mid-March that instructors or students have been permitted to fly due to COVID-19 restrictions. 

Tags: University News, College of Aeronautics & Engineering

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Patrick Tomaswick meets with one of his heroes, 91²Ö¿â Police Officer Joe Knotek

All for Patrick! 91²Ö¿â Police Surprise Toddler Crime Fighter

Patrick Tomaswick wants to be a police officer, but not just any member of law enforcement. He wants to be a 91²Ö¿â police officer.

Tags: University News, 91²Ö¿â Police Services, Child Development Center, Department of Public Safety, COVID-19 HUB, Success Story

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