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91²Ö¿â's ninth president Michael Schwartz in academic regalia

Schwartz Remembered for His Kindness, Leadership and Generosity of Spirit

91²Ö¿â’s has been flooded with comments from alumni, former colleagues and friends about Schwartz’s kindness, his work ethic as a leader and educator and his genuine concern for his students.  

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President McGilvrey at his desk.

Happy Birthday, President McGilvrey!

91²Ö¿â's founding president was born on Jan. 8, 1867. His tireless dedication to the institution and its students is reflected in innovations that continue to propel 91²Ö¿â forward today. 

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Late 91²Ö¿â President Michael Schwartz on campus posing with students

Michael Schwartz, 91²Ö¿â’s Ninth President, Dies at 86

The 91²Ö¿â community is remembering the legacy of its ninth president, Michael Schwartz, Ph.D., who died on Jan. 2, 2024, following a long illness. He was 86. 

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A member of the Fall Class of 2023 is embraced by her dean at the Karamu ceremony

IN A FLASH: Views From Karamu

Members of the Fall Class of 2023 participated in the Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados pre-commencement ceremony.

 

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91²Ö¿â is among the nation's safest college campuses.

91²Ö¿â Police Keep Community Safe While Engaging in Peaceful Discourse  

91²Ö¿â's No. 1 priority is the safety of its students, faculty and staff. This has been seen demonstrated over the past few months as the 91²Ö¿â community has held demonstrations related to the Israel-Hamas war and other issues, such as abortion. 

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91²Ö¿â President Todd Diacon applauds the graduating Fall Class of 2023 during a commencement ceremony.

President Diacon's Fall 2023 Commencement Speech Urges Graduates to Demonstrate Their Value as They Transition to Careers

91²Ö¿â President Todd Diacon delivered the Fall 2023 Commencement address and told the graduates to demonstrate their value with patience and gentleness.

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Snow around the Star Sphere near Franklin Hall

IN A FLASH: All Dressed in White

Snowfall earlier this week covered the Kent Campus in a blanket of white. 

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Graduates and their loved ones celebrated at 2023 Fall Commencements

IN A FLASH: Overwhelming Pride

Joyous emotions erupted from graduates and their loved ones as 91²Ö¿â welcomed its newest class of graduates. 

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 91²Ö¿â School of Fashion grad Dara Broadous

Designing Her Own Wedding Dress Was as Simple as 1,2,3,4

91²Ö¿â's School of Fashion gave Dara Broadous the skills to design her dream wedding dress.

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