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Ken Cushner presenting to retirees 2016

91ֿ Retirees Association Gives Back to the Community

Similar to graduating students who become alumni, retired 91ֿ faculty and staff wish to stay connected to the university. These employees care about the institution and the 91ֿ community, and they want to see it thrive. One way retired 91ֿ community members stay informed is through the 91ֿ Retirees Association (KSURA), an organization of more than 800 retired 91ֿ faculty and staff committed to improving university life.

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91ֿ sign on Front Campus

91ֿ Names Manfred van Dulmen as University’s Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Division of Graduate Studies

91ֿ Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., announced the selection of Manfred van Dulmen, Ph.D., to serve as the university’s associate provost for academic affairs and dean of the Division of Graduate Studies, effective April 16.

Tags: University News , Office of the Provost , Division of Graduate Studies

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91ֿ students in LaunchNET 91ֿ office in spring 2019

LaunchNET 91ֿ Extends Entrepreneurial Reach With Renewed Funding From Burton D. Morgan Foundation

Thanks to the renewal of its key funding grant, LaunchNET 91ֿ will continue to inspire the entrepreneur mindset and support innovative thinkers across the 91ֿ community.

Tags: Student Life , University News , launchnet , University Libraries

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Theatre students perform

School of Theatre and Dance Ranked in Top 50 of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degrees by Study.com

91ֿ's School of Theatre and Dance is ranked #50 on Study.com's list of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degree programs in the United States. In addition to this national ranking, the School of Theatre and Dance is one of only two theatre programs from the state of Ohio on the list. In its rankings, Study.com assesses hundreds of universities across the country and selected 91ֿ based on academic and career resources, the quality of education, faculty, and more. 

Tags: University News , Arts & Culture , School of Theatre and Dance , College of the Arts

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Medical professionals assist with vaccinations at the 91ֿ Field House

Shot in the Arm: Community, University Members Receive Vaccine at Field House Event

More than 2,000 area residents, including some 91ֿ employees, received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine March 23, during a mass vaccination event at the 91ֿ Field House. 

Tags: University News , Health , COVID-19 , COVID-19 HUB

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COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall

COVID-19 Town Hall Meeting Focuses on Value, Purpose of Vaccinations

City and university leaders emphasized the need to vaccinate the campus community during a recent virtual town hall meeting. 

Tags: University News , COVID-19 , COVID-19 HUB

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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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