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Plane flying with birds surrounding it

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€

Tags: Research & Science, University News, Community & Society

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Lamar Hylton singing before the Kent vs. Akron men's basketball game

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. 

Tags: Sports, University News,

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91²Ö¿â Admissions Team at NACAC

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. 

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2023 Women's History Month Graphic

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€

Tags: University News, Student Life, Students First, Community Impact, Featured Story

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E-Cycling location near the home of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design

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.

Tags: Organizational Sustainability, Community and Society, University News

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The Blue, Gold and Grateful program has been good to employees and downtown small business alike.

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. 

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Brian Johnson, programming director for Black United Students, traveled to Israel with Hillel Jewish campus organization

Travel to Israel Brings Insight and Knowledge 91²Ö¿â Jewish Culture to BUS Leader 

Senior Brian Johnson traveled to Israel Jan. 3-13 with a group of 19 student leaders with the Student Leaders Trip to Israel sponsored by Hillel, a Jewish campus organization.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Global Education, Global Reach

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Students enjoying the sun in the grass

Institutional Values are ‘Paramount’ to University’s Success

Partnership. Climate. Inclusion. These are the focus areas of 91²Ö¿â’s Division for Student Affairs. 

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Sandra Morgan stands near a replica of her grandfather's invention at the Western Reserve Historical Society

IN A FLASH: Her Grandfather's Legacy

A 91²Ö¿â administrator has a connection to a famous inventor. 

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