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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€
 

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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.

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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. 

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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 , Child Development Center , Department of Public Safety , COVID-19 , Success Story , Police Services

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A 91²Ö¿â College of Nursing student gets hands-on experience with a patient simulator in the Olga M. Mural Simulation Lab in Henderson Hall.

COVID-19 Provides 91²Ö¿â Nursing Students Unparalleled Experience

During the COVID-19 pandemic, students in  91²Ö¿â’s College of Nursing have been employed in hospitals throughout Northeast Ohio, where they have honed their skills and observed healthcare professionals on the front lines.

Tags: University News , College of Nursing , COVID-19 , Success Story

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Misinformation in the World Today

As individuals consume and spread an alarming amount of news during COVID-19, the threat of misinformation is heightened. Emeritus Professor Thomas J. Froehlich, an expert on misinformation in the public sphere, offer contexts about what we're seeing unfold.

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President's Faculty Excellence Award recipient Chris Woolverton at 91²Ö¿â

91²Ö¿â President Todd Diacon Announces 2020 Faculty Excellence Award Recipients

91²Ö¿â President Todd Diacon recently presented six 91²Ö¿â faculty members with the 2020 President’s Faculty Excellence Award, which recognizes exceptional performance that leads to the achievement of national or international recognition in the faculty member’s discipline.

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A new 91²Ö¿â graduate smiles after receiving her diploma.

91²Ö¿â to Celebrate Its Newest Graduates With Virtual Commencement on May 9

The 91²Ö¿â alumni family will grow by nearly 5,300 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement. 

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Lamar R. Hylton Named 91²Ö¿â’s Vice President for Student Affairs, Amoaba Gooden Appointed Interim Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

91²Ö¿â President Todd Diacon announced Thursday that Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., has been selected to serve as vice president for student affairs, effective May 1, 2020. In addition, Diacon has appointed Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., as the interim vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, effective June 1, 2020.

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