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Julie Stoll, employee of 91ֿ's Child Development Center, receives a COVID-19 vaccine in March in Ravenna, Ohio.

Number of 91ֿ Community Members Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Increases Daily

Employees from 91ֿ’s Child Development Center are among a growing list of groups from the university who recently “flashed their arms” and got vaccinated against COVID-19.

Tags: University News, COVID-19 HUB

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A welcome home message is painted on the Rock during 91ֿ’s Homecoming 2019.

Save the Date for 91ֿ’s Homecoming 2021

91ֿ alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and the community are encouraged to save the date for one of the university’s long-standing traditions. 91ֿ will celebrate Homecoming 2021 on Saturday, Oct. 2.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Homecoming, Alumni, Events, Success Story

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A graduating 91ֿ student smiles in her cap and gown at Risman Plaza in spring 2020.

91ֿ to Hold In-Person Commencement Ceremonies for Spring Class of 2021, Honors Promise to 2020 Graduates of In-Person Ceremony to Be Held During Homecoming Weekend

91ֿ will hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May for the Spring Class of 2021 and will welcome back all 2020 alumni for an in-person graduation ceremony during Homecoming Weekend this fall.

Tags: Featured Story, University News, Commencement, Spring Commencement, Success Story, COVID-19 HUB

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Artificial Intelligence Graghic Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

91ֿ to Offer Master's in Artificial Intelligence

Amazon’s Alexa, iPhone’s Siri, the Roomba and many more innovations are examples of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is changing the world and simplifying life for everyone, resulting in a growing demand for AI professionals. 91ֿ will start admitting students in the master's in Artificial Intelligence program starting fall 2021. The program will be offered within the Department of Computer Science.

Tags: University News, Science & Research, Student Life

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Participants at the Elect Her event pose for a picture.

91ֿ Women’s Center Celebrates Silver Anniversary

With the celebration of Women’s History Month in March, it seemed fitting that the 91ֿ Women’s Center would officially kick off its 25th anniversary, continuing throughout 2021.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Division of Student Life

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WKSU 2020 Year In Review

WKSU Reflects on Past Year

The year 2020 presented many challenges requiring major changes and adjustments for organizations everywhere. Instead of going the traditional route with an annual report for 2020, WKSU explored this past year with “2020: A Year in Review,” celebrating its 70th anniversary, highlighting its adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic and covering major historical events.

Tags: Community & Society, University News

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Photo of B'nai B'rith Hillel Marker on May 4 site

91ֿ to Hold Virtual May 4 Commemoration, Honor Wounded Students

In keeping with the commitment to honor and remember the events of May 4, 1970, 91ֿ will hold a virtual May 4 51st Commemoration this year. The virtual commemoration will feature a video premiering at noon on Tuesday, May 4, that focuses on the nine wounded students: Alan Canfora, John Cleary, Thomas Grace, Dean Kahler, Joseph Lewis, Donald Mackenzie, James Russell, Robert Stamps and Douglas Wrentmore.

Tags: Featured Story, University News, May 4, May 4 50, May 4 Commemoration, Success Story

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Daffodils bloom by a 91ֿ sign.

91ֿ Board of Trustees Establishes Two New Research Institutes

The 91ֿ Board of Trustees approved the establishment of two new institutes – the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute and the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute – during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held March 10.

Tags: University News, Board of Trustees

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Podcasts Reach New Audiences at 91ֿ

The future of storytelling is constantly changing, but 91ֿ is connecting students to the university through new communication avenues. One platform rising in popularity and mass-consumption that colleges like 91ֿ are taking advantage of is podcasts.

Tags: University News, Community & Society, Student Life

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91ֿ College of Nursing, Cleveland Clinic Akron General Team Up to Offer Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Certificate Program

91ֿ’s College of Nursing and Cleveland Clinic Akron General are joining forces to offer an adult/adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) certificate program beginning this fall. This collaborative one-year program was created to address the regional and national shortage of SANE-certified registered nurses, especially in rural areas. 

Tags: Health, University News, College of Nursing, Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Partnerships, news

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