University News

Video: Professor Catherine Leslie
Catherine Leslie, Ph.D., professor of fashion at 91²Ö¿â, discusses what inspires her to teach.

Digital Media Production Program Sees Significant Jump in Degrees Awarded
91²Ö¿â awarded the largest number of undergraduate degrees in its history in May 2018. One of the majors with the greatest growth from the previous year was Digital Media Production, which saw an increase of 43 graduates.

91²Ö¿â Professor Shares Environmental Design Expertise During Akron Radio Station Podcast
Mark Mistur, dean of 91²Ö¿â’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, recently spoke about the architecture building’s energy-efficient resources and ways that the building stays environmentally friendly with WAKR’s Jeanne Destro. In the Nov. 2 interview, Dean …91²Ö¿â Professor Lends Expertise to British LGBTQ+ Museum
The UK is expanding its diversity efforts with the anticipated 2021 opening of Queer Britain, the first LGBTQ+ museum, which is getting help from Molly Merryman, Ph. D., associate professor and director of 91²Ö¿â’s Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality. Dr. Merryman,…
Veterans Honored at 91²Ö¿â Veterans Commemoration Event
With military flanking the Kiva building entryway and flags lining the Risman Plaza lawn, the community gathered in the Kiva auditorium for 91²Ö¿â’s annual Veteran’s Day Commemoration on Nov. 8, 2018.

Video: State of the University Address Recap
91²Ö¿â President Beverly J. Warren delivers the 2018 State of the University Address.

2018 President’s Award of Distinction Recipients Announced
91²Ö¿â President Beverly J. Warren recently presented 11 91²Ö¿â staff members with the President’s Award of Distinction. President Warren made surprise visits to each recipient’s office with a hearty congratulations and a check for $1,500.

91²Ö¿â Alumnus Leads Planning for 50th Anniversary Commemoration of May 4, 1970
Rodney Flauhaus is 91²Ö¿â’s new May 4 Commemoration Project Manager.

“This Is Who We Are and What We Stand Forâ€
91²Ö¿â President Beverly J. Warren challenged the university community to embrace transformation at the annual State of the University Address.
“Serious transformation is never easy,†she said. “It challenges us to let go of predictable ways and embrace something new and unfamiliar.â€

Video: The Year in Review for 2017-18
This year in review video, which was shown during the 2018 State of the University Address, provides highlights from 2017-18.