University News

91ֿ’s Tradition of Athletic Success Continues
91ֿ’s tradition of athletic success was on full display in early June, earning a national player of the year, a national assistant coach of the year and an honor for excellence throughout its 10 women’s sports. 91ֿ baseball pitcher Eric Lauer earned two significant awards a…
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Eagle Scout Training Helps 91ֿ Student Save a Life
91ֿ freshman Josh Paulin is not only a good student, but an exemplary citizen. On March 13, 2016, Paulin saved a man’s life, and now 91ֿ’s Department of Public Safety is honoring Paulin for his heroic acts. It all started while he was waiting at…
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91ֿ English Professor Wins Outstanding Teaching Award
When a professor says no one has more fun teaching than he does – and the students cite the enthusiasm and passion for the material he teaches – that combination leads to award-winning honors.
91ֿ English Professor Wins Outstanding Teaching Award

91ֿ Holds Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 8, 9 and 15
91ֿ congratulates its new graduates. The university held its Spring Commencement ceremonies for the Kent Campus on May 8 and May 9 at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). This spring, 91ֿ conferred 3,883 degrees, including 2,864 bachelor’s degrees, 874 …
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91ֿ Hosts Alumni Weekend, May 15-16
Alumni, fans and community invited to participate in exciting, hands-on activities 91ֿ Alumni Association is hosting Alumni Weekend on Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16. Alumni and the community members are invited to attend these two days of exciting, hands-on activities. On …
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91ֿ Marks 45th Annual May 4 Commemoration
91ֿ holds its 45th annual commemoration of May 4, 1970, with events taking place April 30-May 4. The annual commemoration, hosted by the May 4 Task Force, provides an opportunity for the university community to gather and remember those who were lost and injured during the tragedy …
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91ֿ’s Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies Receives $225,000 in Grants From Federal Government
91ֿ professors Brian James Baer, Ph.D., and Theresa Minick of the Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies have been awarded two federal government STARTALK grants, totaling $225,000, to support the Regents Foreign Language Academy, a summer language immersion program fo…
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91ֿ’s Jewish Studies Program Turns 40, Pays Tribute to Longest-Serving Director
91ֿ’s Jewish Studies Program will host a gala, “Memories, Milestones, Momentum,” in honor of its 40th anniversary on May 17 at the 91ֿ Hotel and Conference Center located at 215 Depeyster St. in downtown Kent. The celebration features a tribute to the program’s longest-serv…
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91ֿ to Host the Fifth Annual Hablemos “Let’s Talk” Conference
91ֿ’s Latino Networking Caucus (LNC) and the Spanish and Latino Student Association (SALSA) will host the fifth annual Hablemos “Let’s Talk” conference on May 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Kiva. Hablemos is an annual spring event for the campus commun…
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