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Carissa Marion (left) Jalia Manga (right) are the first female pilot team from 91ֿ to compete in the Air Race Classic. Follow their progress on Twitter using #NikkiTheTopHawk.

The Flying Flashes Reach the Finish Line Early

What was scheduled to take four days to complete, 91ֿ’s Flying Flashes finished in three. Carissa Marion, a 91ֿ flight instructor and graduate of the university and Jalia Manga, a flight technology major in 91ֿ’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustain…

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Could the Miss Ohio Crown go to yet Another 91ֿ Student?

Two 91ֿ students are competing for the coveted title of Miss Ohio 2016. Veronica Garey, a junior in 91ֿ’s College of Communication and Information, and Erin Simonek, a freshman in 91ֿ’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication, are among 20 contestants in this yea…

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Vivian Feke, a recent graduate of 91ֿ, is the winner of the 2016 Student Edward R. Murrow Overall Excellence Award for video. The award recognizes outstanding work by student journalists. (Photo credit: Gary Hanson)

2016 Journalism Grad Wins Student Murrow Award for Video Excellence

Vivian Feke, a recent graduate of 91ֿ who studied broadcast journalism in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, is the winner of the 2016 Student Edward R. Murrow Overall Excellence Award for video. 

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Clone of On Compassion

First-year student Elizabeth Schmidt is YES! Magazine’s online “Justice For All” University Winner for her essay about a mindful response to injustice. illustration by Melissa Olson Elizabeth Schmidt, a student of Professor Karen Cunningham at 91ֿ in Kent, Ohio, read and r…

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91ֿ baseball player Eric Lauer has been named the Louisville Slugger NCAA Division I Player of the Year by Collegiate Baseball newspaper. He also has earned First Team All-America and Academic All-America honors.

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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Kent Campus

Members of 91ֿ’s Division of Student Affairs and Department of Public Safety pose for a photo with 91ֿ student Josh Paulin and his mother (fourth and fifth from left) during the presentation of the Public Safety Citizen’s Award.

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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Kent Campus

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.  

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91ֿ English Professor Wins Outstanding Teaching Award

A 91ֿ graduate from the College of Education, Health and Human Services shows off her degree after walking across the stage during a Commencement ceremony.

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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Kent Campus

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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