University News

91²Ö¿â Director and Associate Professor Molly Merryman Offers Perspective on LGBTQ Community
Molly Merryman, Ph.D., the founding director of 91²Ö¿â's Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality and associate professor of sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in a USA TODAY opinion piece that outlined black transgender women’s contributions to the LGBTQ movement.
91²Ö¿â Debuts ‘Inside-Out’ Program, Holding History of Crime Class with Inmates at Area Prison
The class began with the normal jockeying of students – some trying to find a seat, others attempting last-minute reviews with classmates before they had to present group projects, still others racing in at the last minute.

From the Football Field to the Small Screen: Josh Cribbs to Co-Host Television Show With Wife, Maria
91²Ö¿â alumnus Josh Cribbs, a former star on the football field, will now become a star on the small screen with his wife, Maria. The prominent Cleveland couple will co-host their own local talk show called “Cribbs in the CLE: Josh and Maria Live†beginning this fall on WOIO and WUAB.

Interim Dean and Chief Administrative Officer is Named for 91²Ö¿â at Trumbull
Daniel E. Palmer, Ph.D., has been appointed interim dean and chief administrative officer of 91²Ö¿â at Trumbull, effective July 1.

Veronica Cook Euell Receives Communicator Award
Presented at a ceremony held during the association’s 2019 Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, the award recognizes a member for outstanding performance in representing the purchasing profession through the written or spoken word by teaching, speaking or publishing.

Sharing Stories of Inspiration: 91²Ö¿â’s “We the People†Exhibit
The exhibit spanned the Lefton Esplanade throughout the spring showcasing large photographs of individuals who fled their home countries and now live in Northeast Ohio. The refugees featured in the display fled their home countries to avoid war, oppression and danger.

Competing for the Crown: Three 91²Ö¿â Students Participate in Miss Ohio Title Competition
91²Ö¿â students Caitlin Seifert, Emelia Sherin and Danielle Vivcharenko were three of 22 women who competed for the crown in the Miss Ohio 2019 Pageant.

From Honors Student to Tour Guide: Broadcast Journalism Senior Featured on WKYC’s Unzipped Series
Phillip Grant, Jr. grew up in Kent, Ohio, and attends 91²Ö¿â as a broadcast journalism major. Considering he has spent the majority of his life in the Tree City, Mr. Grant is the perfect tour guide for WKYC's Danielle Wiggins. Watch as Mr. Grant shows Ms. Wiggins all the town has to offer.

By the Book: Recommended Reading on May 4, 1970
Plenty has been written about May 4, 1970. Ken Burhanna, dean of 91²Ö¿â Libraries, offers his preferred reading list.
Governor Appoints Graduate Student Jasmine Hoff to 91²Ö¿â Board of Trustees
Ms. Hoff is a registered nurse, who is currently pursuing a doctorate in Nursing Practice.