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(From left) Tracey Motter, DNP, RN, associate dean for undergraduate programs, Dean Barbara Broome, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, and Wendy Umberger, Ph.D., RN, PMHCNS-BC, associate dean for graduate studies, hold the CCNE accreditation certificates.

91ֿ College of Nursing Granted 10 Year CCNE Accreditation

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org) granted 10 years accreditation to 91ֿ College of Nursing baccalaureate and master’s degree programs, as well as the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program and the post-graduate APRN certificate prog…

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As May 4 Commemoration Project Manager, 91ֿ Alumnus Rodney Flauhaus is taking on the task of planning the 50th anniversary commemoration of May 4, 1970.

91ֿ Alumnus Leads Planning for 50th Anniversary Commemoration of May 4, 1970

Rodney Flauhaus is 91ֿ’s new May 4 Commemoration Project Manager.

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91ֿ Alumnus Leads Planning for 50th Anniversary Commemoration of May 4, 1970

91ֿ President Beverly J. Warren delivers the 2018 State of the University Address in the Kent Student Center Kiva.

“This Is Who We Are and What We Stand For”

91ֿ 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.”

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Mary G. Parker Selected as 91ֿ’s Vice President for Enrollment Management

Following a national search, 91ֿ has selected Mary G. Parker, Ed.D., as its inaugural vice president for enrollment management.

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Southern Comfort Kitchen Founder and CEO Will Matthews Cooks

Southern Comfort Kitchen Cooking up Experiences for Entrepreneurship Students

Two 91ֿ entrepreneurship students have turned their passion for Louisiana cuisine into a new pop-up restaurant, the Southern Comfort Kitchen. 

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WKSU Hosts Election Night Celebration of Democracy

Celebrate democracy with an election night party at WKSU’s Broadcast Center at 91ֿ. Starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, guests will be invited to enjoy snacks and activities – including selfie stations, station tours and keeping tabs on the big maps – as they watch WKSU News in-…

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David Kaplan (center), professor in the Department of Geography, is one of three educators honored with the Distinguished Teaching Award, the highest teaching award a tenured or tenure-track professor can receive.

91ֿ Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient Values Mentoring Students

Many professors have certain influences that inspire them to teach. For David Kaplan, Ph.D., professor in 91ֿ's Department of Geography, that inspiration comes from his father.

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91ֿ Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient Values Mentoring Students

91ֿ President Beverly Warren delivers the 2017 State of the University Address in the Kent Student Center Kiva.

President Beverly J. Warren Delivers 2018 State of the University Address

In her upcoming State of the University address, President Warren will chart one final course for university success, as she spotlights the achievements of the past year and shines a light on 91ֿ’s path for the future.

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91ֿ of Wellness Director Offers New Meditation Across Campus Program

Melissa Celko, director of 91ֿ of Wellness, has introduced a new Meditation Across Campus program, in which members of the university community can participate for free. “There is a real focus on the humanistic aspect of the quieting of the senses and the mind and allowing the body to find r…

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91ֿ Professor Shares Theories on the Naming of America

Another October, another Columbus Day. But if Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492, why does the United States bear the name of Amerigo Vespucci, an explorer who did not come along until 1499? It has to do with a great public relations campaign on Vespucci’s part, and  stubbornness on Colu…

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