University News
University Libraries Awarded Grant to Completely Digitize Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Collection
On Ohio Statehood Day, February 26, 91ֿ Libraries was awarded a $13,646 grant from the Ohio History Fund to partially cover the digitization costs of their Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Collection. The grant will provide funding to create free, online access to high-resolution, digitized copies of these sought-after resources. Aside from the United States Library of Congress, 91ֿ is the holding institution for the largest and most complete set of Ohio Sanborn maps.
University and Alumni Events Cancelled
Please be advised that in light of precautions surrounding COVID-19 (coronavirus), 91ֿ is cancelling all university-sponsored. This includes events on all 91ֿ campuses as well as university-sponsored events scheduled for other locations. Below is a list of 91ֿ Alum…
Campus Executive Chef wins NACUFS Culinary Challenge
Campus Executive Chef, Billy Edmondson, won first place at the 2020 NACUFS Midwest Culinary Challenge. The event took place at University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana this past weekend. Chef Billy battled other competitors while he cooked and prepared the winning dish, Je…
91ֿ Panel Discussion Brings Together Leaders Who Were Impacted by Campus Violence
On Thursday, March 12, 91ֿ’s College of Education, Health and Human Services will host “Leading Through Tragedy,” an event that brings together a panel of leaders who were impacted by campus violence from institutions such as Virginia Tech, Northern Illinois University and Chardon High School in Ohio.
Tickets on Sale Now for May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert Featuring Joe Walsh and David Crosby
UPDATE: THE CONCERT IS SOLD OUT Tickets are on sale now for the May 4 50th Commemoration Benefit Concert featuring Joe Walsh (with Barnstorm – Joe Vitale and Kenny Passarelli) and David Crosby (with his touring band), two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members with strong musical connections to the…
91ֿ Alumni Wounded on May 4, 1970, Will Return as Commencement Speakers
Dean Kahler, one of the nine 91ֿ students wounded in the May 4, 1970, shootings by the Ohio National Guard, will return to campus on Saturday, May 9, to serve as speaker for the One University Commencement. Thomas Grace, Ph.D., another of the nine wounded students, will serve as speaker for the Advanced Degree Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 8.
91ֿ Announces Launch of New Marching Band Scholarship
The College of the Arts and the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music are pleased to announce the launch of the “Marching Golden Flash Award.” This new scholarship opportunity will be available to all returning members of the Marching Golden Flashes as well as incoming 91ֿ students. It is open to students of any major starting in the fall 2020 season.
91ֿ Board of Trustees Approves Memorandum of Understanding and Project Authorization for East Main Street Improvements
91ֿ, the city of Kent and the Portage Area Regional Transit Authority (PARTA) jointly have committed to the economic development of retail/entertainment areas serving students, employees and guests of the university and the city.
91ֿ May 4 50th Commemoration Monthly Events Calendar (March 2020)
91ֿ has outlined planned events for the month of March related to the 50th commemoration of May 4. For the latest updates on events, visit www.kent.edu/may4kentstate50/event-schedule.
Planting 91ֿ’s Place: Tree Campus USA Recognition
The trees on 91ֿ’s campus bring something new to marvel at each season. In the summer, trees provide welcoming shade for students to lounge, fall brings vivid leaves that crunch under students’ feet on the way to classes, and winter pines provide an idyllic picture of fluffy snow. With nearly 4,000 trees on campus, 91ֿ has been awarded the Tree Campus USA recognition for the 12th consecutive year from the Arbor Day Foundation, a nonprofit conservation organization.