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A 91ֿ student proudly displays an award certificate during the university’s Lavender Graduation ceremony, which honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally students.

91ֿ Ranked High as an LGBTQ-Friendly Campus

An inclusive campus acknowledges and respects diversity, and offers a welcoming environment for all community members regardless of their differences.

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91ֿ President Beverly J. Warren presented 13 91ֿ faculty members with the 2018 President’s Faculty Excellence Award, which recognizes exceptional performance that leads to the achievement of national or international recognition.

91ֿ President Beverly J. Warren Announces 2018 Faculty Excellence Award Recipients

Their remarkable work takes place in studios, classrooms, laboratories and outdoors. They have been published in prestigious journals, authored books and received significant research grants. Now, they add a new honor to their list of notable achievements. 91ֿ President Beverly …

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91ֿ Receives First LEED Platinum Recognition for New Architecture Building

A green roof, a geothermal heating and cooling system that is 300 percent more efficient than standard systems, and a 15,000-gallon gray tank that recycles rainwater for irrigation and flushing bathroom fixtures. These are just a few of the sustainability features that helped 91ֿ’s…

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The names of those killed on May 4, 1970, are displayed on the B’nai B’rith Hillel Marker in the parking lot of Prentice Hall on the campus of 91ֿ.

91ֿ to Plan for 50th Commemoration of May 4, 1970

The tragic events that occurred on the campus of 91ֿ on May 4, 1970, where four students lost their lives and nine others were wounded by the Ohio National Guard, had a lasting impact that continues to resonate nearly a half-century later. The 50th commemoration of May 4, 1970, …

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Presidential Perspectives

The Road Ahead We intend to create a more beautiful, walkable environment that will ENERGIZE our landscape and ELEVATE our Kent Campus on a national level. At 91ֿ, we are committed to transforming lives and communities through the power of discovery, learning and creative express…

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Photo by Ilenia Pezzaniti BA ’14

Rock Stars

Nathan and Liz Yokum, cofounders of Rock Mill Climbing and Rock Candy Holds, are entrepreneurs who are making it to the top of the indoor climbing industry.  

By Chris Horne / 91ֿ Magazine

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Updated University Statement Regarding Open Carry of Deadly Weapons

We realize some in our community may have become concerned following media coverage of a recent graduate who posted a photo holding a rifle on our Kent Campus. Let us assure you that our campus is safe and that what you have seen in the photo was legal under Ohio law. The State of Ohio, not Kent …

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Oscar-nominated actor Michael Keaton addresses graduates, administrators, families and friends during 91ֿ’s One University Commencement at Dix Stadium.

Actor Michael Keaton Gives Advice to Graduating 91ֿ Students, Ends Remarks With Memorable Movie Line “I’m Batman”

Take chances. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Seek your authentic self. Those were the messages that actor Michael Keaton shared with 91ֿ graduates taking part in the One University Commencement on Saturday, May 12. Mr. Keaton, an Academy Award-nominated actor and Kent Stat…

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91ֿ students practice their egaming skills prior to 91ֿ’s First Esports Tournament on May 5, 2018.

Video Gaming and Academic Scholarship Join Forces for 91ֿ’s First Esports Tournament

If you enjoy playing video games – you are a hobbyist. If you enter competitions – you are a gamer. If you like to watch others play – you are a fan. Together, all three make up esports, one of the fastest growing industries in the world - playing games such as Counter Strike, League of Leg…

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Video Gaming and Academic Scholarship Join Forces for 91ֿ’s First Esports Tournament

Governor Appoints Robert S. Frost to 91ֿ Board of Trustees

Ohio Gov. John Kasich has appointed Robert S. Frost of Lakewood, Ohio, to the 91ֿ Board of Trustees. Mr. Frost’s appointment runs through May 16, 2026. He fills the seat of former Trustee Stephen Colecchi, whose term expired in 2017. “We welcome Robert Frost to our board,” said …

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