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Serving Those Who Serve
“Always Ready, Always There†is the motto of the National Guard. In many ways, this describes 91²Ö¿â’s Center for Adult and Veteran Services, too. For the 14th consecutive year, 91²Ö¿â has been designated a Military FriendlyⓇ School.
'Dear Ukraine' Exhibit Installed at the Washington National CathedralÂ
In a new partnership, the "" exhibit was recently installed on the walls of the at the Washington National Cathedral so visitors can recognize the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Professor Believes Artificial Intelligence May Help Pilots Avoid Bird Strikes
Over the weekend, a Southwest Airlines flight was forced to turn back for an emergency landing after an incident where the plane is believed to have experienced bird strikes to an engine and the aircraft’s nose. But, what is a bird strike? And how do we reduce the risk of bird strikes? Syed A.M. Shihab, Ph.D., assistant professor in 91²Ö¿â's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, shared his insight on bird strikes in a previous article, “What’s the Big Idea? Birds and Drones.â€
IN A FLASH: Lifting His Voice
Lamar R. Hylton sang at the start of Friday night's men's basketball game at 91²Ö¿â's Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.
Bringing 91²Ö¿â to Prospective Students
91²Ö¿â’s creative recruitment initiatives bring the campus to life for many prospective students. One of the new, most transformative experiences has application rates on the rise.
IN A FLASH: It's a Double Gold Out Friday!
Celebrating Women’s History Month at 91²Ö¿â
This March, 91²Ö¿â is celebrating the 2023 Women’s History Month. The theme for 2023 is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.â€
It's E-Cycling Month at 91²Ö¿â
Electronic recycling drop-off dates in March are part of 91²Ö¿â's overall institutional sustainability initiatives.
Blue, Gold and Oh So Grateful
Now referred to as Kent Card, the Blue, Gold and Grateful employee appreciation program is still going strong. Employees appreciate receiving their $20 Kent Card, which can be spent at participating downtown businesses, and in turn downtown businesses enjoy the influx of customers and thousands of dollars.