University News
Immunocompromized in a COVID World: When Denial Can Kill
Lifting COVID-19 precautions months ago means that policies that protected immunocompromised people during the pandemic are disappearing. This article presents some examples of immunocompromised people's struggle after the removal of COVID restrictions.
Meet 91ֿ Police Department’s Newest K-9 Officer, Salem
Still in training, this 4-month-old Labrador Retriever will be partnered with Sgt. Anne Spahr. Salem’s cuteness has been featured on all the , and he’s already stealing many hearts!
91ֿ Achieves Unprecedented Fundraising Success During First Year of Forever Brighter Campaign
91ֿ launched the public phase of its $350 million Forever Brighter comprehensive fundraising campaign in October 2021, and during the first year of the public campaign, a record-breaking $77.6 million was raised. This philanthropic feat was made possible with the support of 10,687 donors, 3,753 of whom made a gift to 91ֿ for the first time.
91ֿ’s LaunchNET Marks 10 Years of Helping Clients Pursue Their Dreams and Turn Their Visions Into Reality
91ֿ’s LaunchNET program is celebrating 10 years of helping members of the university community pursue their entrepreneurial ventures.
New Emergency Management Coordinator Is Working to Make Sure 91ֿ is Prepared for Disaster
Vincent Marino, 91ֿ’s new emergency management coordinator, has been on the job for six months working to ensure the university community is ready for whatever might come next.
91ֿ Partners With University of Akron Law School to Offer New 3+3 Program
91ֿ and the University of Akron School of Law (Akron Law) recently finalized a Juris Doctor degree partnership program to create a seamless, sequential system for students to obtain a bachelor’s degree from 91ֿ and a Juris Doctor degree from Akron Law in only six years.
Forbes Ranks 91ֿ No. 3 in Ohio on America’s Best-in-State Employers List
91ֿ has again been recognized as one of America’s Best-in-State Employers for 2022 by Forbes and market research company Statista. In Ohio, 91ֿ ranks No. 3 among the top 100 employers in Ohio, landing above such notable employers as Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati, University Hospitals and Cleveland Clinic, both located in Cleveland.
Journalism Professor Receives National Murrow Award for Audio Story
91ֿ journalism Professor Jacqueline Marino spent her fall 2021 sabbatical learning the techniques of audio storytelling. The piece she produced, is now the winner of two national journalism awards:
91ֿ Again Recognized as One of Campus Pride’s ‘Best of the Best’ Colleges and Universities for LGBTQ+ Students
For a third consecutive year, 91ֿ has been selected as one the nation’s top universities for LGBTQ+ students for creating a safe, welcoming environment for students, faculty and staff, according to Campus Pride, a leading resource for LGBTQ+ leadership development, diversity inclusion and advocacy within higher education.
Where on the Web? Explore Kent, Go! 91ֿ’s Golden Location Showcase
91ֿ's Explore Kent, Go! web pages give the 91ֿ community the ability to explore 91ֿ’s campus, downtown Kent and surrounding cities. Next in the “Where on the Web?” series, the focal point is the Explore Kent, Go! web pages at www.kent.edu/go. The Explore Kent, Go! web pages are an introduction to the diverse opportunities offered by the university’s niche area in the Midwest, according to Lin Danes, director of Web Services and Interactive Media at 91ֿ.