University News
10 Questions With Roseann ‘Chic’ Canfora, Professional-in-Residence, May 4 Survivor
Roseann “Chic” Canfora, Ph.D., is a Professional-in-Residence at 91ֿ in the School of Media and Journalism, part of the College of Communication and Information. Prior to teaching at 91ֿ, Canfora served as the chief communications officer for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District and taught high school journalism and speech. Canfora was also a student at 91ֿ, starting in 1968, and is a survivor of the May 4, 1970, shootings at 91ֿ. She graduated with her master’s in journalism and public relations and bachelor’s in English/speech. She is heavily involved in activism as well.
91ֿ Welcomes New Record-Breaking Class
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, students have decided to come back to campus and in-person learning, a trend that is evident in the newest class of Golden Flashes, up 4% from last year’s incoming class. As incoming freshmen fill the campus, fellow Flashes can get to know their new classmates.
Newsweek Names 91ֿ One of the Best Maker Schools in the World
91ֿ has been recognized in Newsweek's 2021 list of the Best Maker Schools in Higher Education.
91ֿ Announces Forever Brighter, a $350 Million Fundraising Campaign
91ֿ publicly launched a $350 million comprehensive fundraising campaign Saturday, Oct. 2. During a special halftime announcement at the Homecoming football game, campaign co-chairs Sandra C. and Lawrence R. Armstrong joined 91ֿ President Todd Diacon to publicly unveil Forever Brighter to thousands of alumni, donors and friends.
91ֿ to Build Expansion to Its Aeronautics and Engineering Building
A $1.5 million gift from The Timken Foundation of Canton has allowed 91ֿ to advance the groundbreaking timeline for the expansion of the Aeronautics and Engineering Building.
Los Angeles-Based Production Company The Red Door Films and 91ֿ Announce Student Design Challenge Competition
91ֿ and The Red Door Films of Los Angeles announce “Play with a Purpose,” a sponsor challenge as part of the SkyHack 3.0 competition at 91ֿ to be held Nov. 5-7. Teams of students will create an interactive toy universe based on the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II and their training base, Avenger Field.
91ֿ Ranks High on 2021 Fashion-Schools.org Lists
91ֿ’s School of Fashion once again ranks as one of the best fashion programs in the United States according to Fashion-Schools.org.
91ֿ Again Ranks Highest Among Northern Ohio Public Universities on Top Public Schools List in U.S. News 2022 Best Colleges Rankings
Once again, 91ֿ shines in the new U.S. News & World Report 2022 Best Colleges rankings. U.S. News has again named 91ֿ among the Top Public Schools in the nation in the newly released rankings.
91ֿ Celebrates the Return of Homecoming to Campus
It’s reunion time for the 91ֿ Golden Flashes family. 91ֿ celebrated Homecoming 2021 with a week of activities and events leading up to the Oct. 2 Homecoming Parade and Homecoming football game.
91ֿ Announces 2021 Alumni Awards Recipients
Each year, hundreds of nominations are submitted to 91ֿ, showcasing some of the best and brightest alumni and students who excel in their fields and communities. This year, seven alumni and one student will be honored as 2021 Alumni Awards recipients.