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91ֿ Names New Senior Vice President and Provost Following National Search

91ֿ President Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., to the position of senior vice president and provost, effective Nov. 1, 2020.

Tags: University News , Office of the Provost

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“Don’t Hate – Debate (And Vote)!” Teach In Flyer

Online 'Don’t Hate – Debate (And Vote)!' Teach-In Designed to Inform and Empower Voters

The coming election is an important one, and voters – particularly first-time voters – are navigating a challenging landscape of information, misinformation, PACs, bots, memes, toxic debates and inflamed rhetoric. “Don’t Hate – Debate (And Vote)!” is an all-day teach-in event that will touch on many aspects of the elections, politics, political/social polarization and civil discourse.

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Darin Olson, D.M.A., the new director of Athletic Bands at 91ֿ

10 Questions With Darin Olson, Director of Athletic Bands

Darin Olson, D.M.A., is the new director of Athletic Bands at 91ֿ. He leads the Marching Golden Flashes, Flasher Brass Pep Band, Kent Symphony Band and University Band. Olson is currently an active member of College Band Directors National Association and the National Association for Music Education. Learn more about Olson and his plans for his future at 91ֿ as he answers these 10 questions.

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91ֿ Receives Best in Class and Hall of Fame Honors for Supplier Diversity

91ֿ has won a Best in Class award for supplier diversity from the Greater Cleveland Partnership. This marks the third time that the university has received this award. As a multiyear winner of the Best in Class awards, 91ֿ is also named to the Greater Cleveland Partnership’s Equity and Inclusion Hall of Fame.

Tags: University News , Division of Finance and Administration , Success Story

Kent Campus

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91ֿ Board of Trustees Approves Collective Bargaining Agreement With AFSCME

The 91ֿ Board of Trustees has approved a new three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement between the university and the 91ֿ Employees Local 153, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Tags: University News , Division of Human Resources

Kent Campus

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91ֿ Announces 2020 Alumni Award Recipients

91ֿ is proud to announce its 2020 Alumni Award recipients. Recipients are chosen based on their exceptional contributions in their chosen profession, in their communities and at 91ֿ. Sponsored by the alumni association, the Alumni Awards are the university’s most prestigious honors given to alumni.

Tags: University News , Division of Institutional Advancement , Awards and Honors

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Mercy Health to Purchase Land from 91ֿ for Future Healthcare Campus

For nearly 110 years, Mercy Health has addressed the growing needs of the Mahoning Valley, which includes the city of Warren and its surrounding communities. Mercy Health has been evaluating ways to meet the increasing healthcare needs of those living in Trumbull County, delivering on its promise of providing care when and where people live and work. As part of this commitment, Mercy Health has announced the future development of land adjacent to the 91ֿ at Trumbull Campus. 

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91ֿ Ranks Highest Among Northern Ohio Public Universities on Top Public Schools and Best National Universities Lists in 2021 U.S. News Rankings of Best Colleges

91ֿ shines again in the new 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. 91ֿ is the highest-ranking public university in Northern Ohio on the Top Public Schools and Best National Universities lists in the newly released rankings.

Tags: University News , U.S. News & World Report , Awards and Honors , Success Story

Kent Campus

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University to Work With Siffrin on Training Program at 91ֿ Trumbull

91ֿ at Trumbull will become home to a Siffrin Academy to help people with disabilities transition from high school to jobs or advanced education programs.

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Giving Tuesday News & Emergency Fund Helps Students Survive and Thrive

From November 9 through December 1, 2020, 91ֿ will once again participate in Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday serves as a day to reflect on philanthropy in a time of the year often focused on consumerism. As in years past, the College of Nursing will be featured as we work …

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