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91²Ö¿â Army ROTC cadets raise the American flag during the university’s 2022 Veterans Day Commemoration.

Honoring All Those Who Serve

91²Ö¿â invites all to pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces and attend the university’s annual Veterans Day Commemoration. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Student Green on the Kent Campus.

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Osikiewicz poses with students during DTA surprise visit

The Domino Effect of Loving the Classroom

“If you come in as an instructor and you really like what you're doing, you enjoy the classroom. You enjoy the class and the students pick up on it,†Jeffrey Osikiewicz, Ph.D., said. “They give it back to you. It goes for every classroom, and it makes for a beautiful experience.†This is his domino effect.

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Doctoral student Pratyusha Ghanta won third place in the fall 2023 Three Minute Thesis competition

Doctoral Student’s Mission? Stopping Lung Cancer in Its Tracks 

Pratyusha Ghanta’s presentation "Stopping Lung Cancer in its Tracks" earned her third place in 91²Ö¿â’s fall 2023 Three Minute Thesis competition. 

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Cannabis spelled out and plant leaves

What Changes on Campus if Issue 2 Passes?

Todd Kamenash, associate dean of students for conduct and community engagement, weighs in about what might change at 91²Ö¿â if Issue 2, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative, is approved.  

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The 2023 91²Ö¿â Alumni Award winners smile after the Alumni Awards ceremony. Pictured (from left to right) are Sonia Karkare, Danita Brown Young, Ph.D., Scott Haws, Garret Ferrara, Morgan Dawson, Thomas Iivari, Isobel Day, Haley Dees, Avery Hall and John Van Alstine.

91²Ö¿â Recognizes Alumni During Homecoming Weekend

91²Ö¿â recognizes alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, are making a difference. During Homecoming Weekend, 10 Golden Flashes were presented with Alumni Awards, and nine alumni received Lifetime Achievement recognitions from the university’s Black Alumni Chapter.

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Leigh Hochberg, M.D., Ph.D., gives the keynote address at the 11th Annual Neuroscience Symposium at 91²Ö¿â.

Where Brain and Machine Meet

91²Ö¿â's Brain Health Research Institute hosted its 11th Annual Neuroscience Symposium on Oct. 26-27, where speakers and presenters from academia and private industry discussed the field of brain-machine interface. 

Tags: University News, Health, Research & Science, Brain Health Research Institute, Nationally Distinctive

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Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, who lost his dad in high school, sits in the Memorial Garden on 91²Ö¿â's campus

Major Loss Inspires Student's Passion and Positivity

Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, a first generation college student, perseveres despite the hardships he has endured.

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A record number of students participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience during summer 2023.

SURE Program Ceremony Highlights the Best of the Best Undergraduate Research

Twenty-three students won first place in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience competition with a three-minute presentation and a slide.

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Couples Kissing on the "K" at Homecoming 2023

IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"

Couples who met at 91²Ö¿â participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.

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Students carry out research in a laboratory at 91²Ö¿â.

This Giving Tuesday Season, Continue Our Most Generous Annual Tradition

When we come together, Golden Flashes create a legacy of brilliance that makes the world Forever Brighter.

At 91²Ö¿â, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the 91²Ö¿â community together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.

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