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The final spring commencement ceremony was held on May 15, as the College of Podiatric Medicine welcomed its newest class of graduates.

The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation has awarded $1.75 million to 91�ֿ�’s College of Public Health that will support students and programs, such as the Mobile Flashes program.

Motorcycle Ohio, a program of the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, is celebrating the opening of its newest motorcycle rider training site at the 91�ֿ� Stark campus in North Canton. The new location was launched in partnership with the Stark County Sheriff's Office and will expand access to motorcycle safety education for residents in the region.

The 91�ֿ� Museum and the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board announce “Ohioans in Space: The Carl E. Walz Spacesuit from the 91�ֿ� Museum,” a special installation opening on May 19 at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, celebrating Ohio’s legacy of excellence in aviation and space exploration.

When 91�ֿ� President Todd Diacon took the stage at spring 2026 Commencement, he didn't open with statistics or institutional milestones. He opened with a potato peeler.

Just one more year at 91�ֿ� and 19-year-old twin brothers Ray and Will Maynard of Green, Ohio, expect to be graduating and, hopefully, off to medical school.

The 91�ֿ� Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at 11 a.m. on  May 20 in The John Elliot Center for Architecture and Environmental Design on the Kent Campus.

State Representative and 91�ֿ� graduate Heidi Workman recently visited the Kent Campus, where she met with faculty and received a presentation on the university's quantum computing research — a topic at the center of her legislative work in Columbus.

91�ֿ� welcomed nearly 5,000 new graduates into its alumni family last week, completing its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies across three days of celebrations on the Kent Campus.

Following a pilot period on the Kent Campus, 91�ֿ� has suspended the Flock Safety license plate recognition camera system, pending further review of potential concerns this fall.

An Ohio nurse earning $95,000–$110,000 has comparable or better real purchasing power than a nurse earning $150,000 in California or New York, setting the stage for a measurable difference for 91�ֿ� nursing graduates who stay in Ohio.

Commencements as a foundational activity of a university are memorable days filled with emotions - some celebratory, some bittersweet.

A new study led by 91�ֿ�’s David Costello finds that trace metals — not just nitrogen and phosphorus — frequently limit biological productivity in freshwater streams, with implications for waterways across Northeast Ohio and beyond.

91�ֿ� students had the opportunity to reflect on the impact of philanthropy during Flashes Give Back Week in April, including Thank-A-Giver (TAG) Day, an annual event designed to highlight the role of donor support across campus.

Jared Brown doesn’t just build schedules; he builds confidence. His ability to turn academic stress into actionable solutions has made him more than just an advisor; it has made him the latest recipient of 91�ֿ�'s Distinguished Advising Award.  

91�ֿ� will honor nearly 5,000 graduates from its eight-campus system during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on May 7-9 and May 15. The ceremonies will be livestreamed on the commencement website.

There are several scholarships dedicated to May 4, 1970. Four were established in 2020 to mark the 50th commemoration of the tragedy, one for each of those who lost their lives, Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra “Sandy” Scheuer and William “Bill” Schroeder. Others promote advocacy or majors in peace and conflict studies. 

Fifty-six years after the Ohio National Guard opened fire on student protesters at 91�ֿ�, killing four and wounding nine, the university community gathered once again on the May 4 site at the 91�ֿ� Commons to bear witness, reflect and reaffirm its commitment to preserving the legacy of that day.