University News

Students Use Real-Life Immigrant Experiences to Win International Competition
A team of 91²Ö¿â students took first place in the seventh annual Mission: Life international competition on November 12, which took place at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas.

Video: John and Fonda Elliot - A Legacy of Giving
John and Fonda Elliot, donors of the largest gift in 91²Ö¿â history, reflect on their transformational experiences at 91²Ö¿â and offer advice to current students.

Video: John and Fonda Elliot - A Legacy of Giving
John and Fonda Elliot, donors of the largest gift in 91²Ö¿â history, reflect on their transformational experiences at 91²Ö¿â and offer advice to current students.

91²Ö¿â Holds Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 14 and 15
The 91²Ö¿â alumni family will grow by nearly 3,000 new graduates as the university holds its Fall Commencement ceremonies. For the Kent Campus, Commencement ceremonies will take place Friday, Dec. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center).…
91²Ö¿â Board of Trustees Announces Plans for National Presidential Search
The 91²Ö¿â Board of Trustees today established a comprehensive, national search to recruit and select the university’s 13th president. 91²Ö¿â President Beverly J. Warren announced in October that she will leave the role at the end of her term on July 1, 2019, after five y…
The Brain Comes Alive on 91²Ö¿â’s Campus
Can I loft my bed? Is there a dining hall near my residence hall? Where am I able to park on campus? To answer these questions, students can ask The Brain on campus.

Japanese Program Coordinator and Lecturer Receives Outstanding Teaching Award
Eriko Tanaka, Japanese program coordinator and College of Arts and Sciences lecturer, received a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.

Video: Record-Breaking Generosity on Giving Tuesday
91²Ö¿â President Beverly J. Warren offers gratitude for record-breaking contributions during Giving Tuesday 2018. 
91²Ö¿â Receives State Historic Preservation Award for Preserving May 4 History and Site
The Ohio History Connection’s State Historic Preservation Office Awards has recognized 91²Ö¿â with a 2018 Public Education and Awareness Award.

Giving Tuesday at 91²Ö¿â Is a Monthlong Celebration of Philanthropy
With the launch of its 2018 Giving Tuesday campaign on Nov. 1, 91²Ö¿â has again transformed what was just a one-day fundraising initiative into a monthlong giving campaign to support student scholarships, expanded programs, study away initiatives and 21st-century facilities.