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Stephen Baldwin stands in his white 91²Ö¿â nursing scrubs outside on the Kent Campus on a sunny day.

The Power of Resiliency: A 91²Ö¿â Nursing Alum Story

Long before 91²Ö¿â College of Nursing alum Stephen Baldwin, BSN ’24, ever stepped foot on the Kent Campus, his life experiences had sent him down a trajectory that would ignite his interest in the nursing profession. Just after 9/11, when Baldwin was only seven weeks old, his father w…

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91²Ö¿â mascot Flash and cheerleaders get the Class of 2027 excited during the 2023 Convocation in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

91²Ö¿â Named Most Affordable Ohio College

In its 2024 Best Colleges analysis of more than 700 four-year colleges, Money ranked 91²Ö¿â as the most affordable college in Ohio. 

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Maria Poppenhouse, BSN ’24 and Paul Thrams, BSN ’24 pose for a photo in front of Henderson Hall.

An Enduring Love: 91²Ö¿â Nursing Spring Graduates Celebrate Engagement

 From high school sweethearts to 91²Ö¿â College of Nursing graduates, the journey for Maria Poppenhouse, BSN ’24 and Paul Thrams, BSN ’24 has been nothing short of inspiring. They both recently completed their nursing program together, a testament to their unwavering support for …

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Two generative AI Images, on the left is a headshot of Lucille Ball with a paint set, and on the right is a football team in res and gold uniforms.

Older Adults with Chronic Illness Use Generative AI Images to Reminisce on their Lives

Using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to create images, 91²Ö¿â College of Nursing faculty members Janet Reed, Ph.D., RN, CMSRN, and Tracy Dodson, Ph.D., MSN, RN, are helping older adults in long-term care (LTC) facilities tangibly see their cherished memories once again. Th…

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Outside view of Girard High School

91²Ö¿â College of Nursing Partners with Girard High School

91²Ö¿â College of Nursing and Girard High School are collaborating to help Girard High School graduates earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree at 91²Ö¿â. Through the generous support of a Girard High School graduate, the Sheward Family Nursing Scholarship was recently …

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Photos of College of Nursing students and alumni enjoying the Homecoming 2023 festivities.

Homecoming 2024: Celebrating the Class of 1974

91²Ö¿â will welcome alumni back to campus for its annual Homecoming celebration on Saturday, September 28, 2024. This beloved event is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends, explore the updates happening around campus and revisit cherished locations. From your favorite…

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President Todd Diacon and Vic and Cheryl Petrovic were among the people who gathered on Friday to celebrate the Flying Flashes.

Celebrating 91²Ö¿â's Flying Flashes: They Brought Home the Gold

It was a time to celebrate with victories by Flying Flashes team 52 Peyton Turner and Alyssa Sheehan, who won first-place Intercollegiate Class in the 2024 Air Race Classic and a second 91²Ö¿â team that finished in the top 10.

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Dedication of Stark Campus Trail and Bench

IN A FLASH: A Campus Community Partnership in Stark County

A campus trail and community bench commemorate the productive partnership between 91²Ö¿â at Stark, Stark State College and Stark Parks. 

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Turkey vulture atop a section of the University Library

IN A FLASH: Definitely NOT Our Mascot

A 91²Ö¿â staffer spotted an unusual visitor atop a section of the University Library. 

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US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg observes how College of Aeronautics and Engineering students are trained in air traffic control technology.

Transportation Secretary Praises 91²Ö¿â’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering as ‘Future of Aviation’

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited 91²Ö¿â touring the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, and telling students that “the future of aviation leadership is in your hands.â€

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