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Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., vice president for global education and interim dean of the Honors College at 91�ֿ�, was recently featured on WAKR Radio’s “Ray Horner Morning Show” to discuss the education-abroad programs, student support and his life-changing experiences abroad.

As demand for behavioral health professionals continues to rise across Ohio and the nation, 91�ֿ� is preparing graduates to not just enter the field right away, but to advance, lead and make a lasting impact in their communities. For three 91�ֿ� alumni — Cassandra Galloway, Victoria Giegerich and Jason Joyce — their paths may differ slightly, but their stories illustrate how 91�ֿ� connects education to real-world outcomes.

The 91�ֿ� Black Alumni Chapter and Black United Students are sponsoring a day-long celebration in honor of Black History Month, which was founded at the Kent Campus.

Students experienced a taste of Italy with the grand opening of Sapori inside Eastway Dining on Feb. 2.

91�ֿ�’s Glauser School of Music is receiving statewide recognition as the 91�ֿ� Wind and Flute Ensembles were selected to perform at the 2025 Ohio Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference.  

Hype, 91�ֿ�'s feline answer to Bowling Green State University's athletics mascot, Pudge, was celebrated in a snow sculpture created by a 91�ֿ� instructor.

How do animals cope when oxygen levels suddenly drop? That question is at the center of research led by Sangeet Lamichhaney, Ph.D., associate professor and MA coordinator in the Department of Biological Sciences.

Meet Karissa Wahl, a member of the Honors College and a second-year public health major with junior standing from Mansfield, Ohio. She has a concentration in allied health and also minors in psychology, disability studies and community inclusion.   

A group of 91�ֿ� students will spend their spring break learning about the business of the Olympics, spending time in Italy and Greece and attending the 2026 Milan Cortina Paralympics.

As a professional pilot major, 91�ֿ� junior Ashanti Mallit's immediate goal is to earn her instrument rating. She's one review flight away from completing the practical portion of her instrument check ride, having already passed the oral examination.

The 91�ֿ� Mock Trial Team has only six months to learn about a fictional case before acting it out during its competition season. The team will head to Penn State University in mid-February to compete in the Regional Competition. These local and regional experiences provide students with the opportunity to test their skills against the best in the country while gaining a broader perspective on the legal field.

91�ֿ�'s Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration included a panel discussion, “Keeping Joy, Faith and ‘The Dream’ Alive in Uncertain Times,” which offered thoughtful perspectives on hope, purpose and progress.

Significant snow accumulation early last week created serene scenes across campus as well as some frosty fun for 91�ֿ� students.

When Matilde Carboncini was walking through the streets of Florence, Italy, the summer before starting college, she stumbled upon something unexpected.

91�ֿ� is committed to providing a safe environment for our students to live and learn and uses a multi-layered approach to assure security and wellness for our entire university community.

91�ֿ�'s research impact continues to expand, with many faculty members recognized among the top 2% of the most-cited scientists worldwide, according to research metrics compiled by Stanford University scholars.

For parents navigating the college selection process, one question looms large: How will we afford this? At 91�ֿ�, the answer comes through a comprehensive commitment to access for the meritorious many — ensuring that a high-quality education remains within reach for families across Ohio and beyond.

For parents helping their children choose a university, one question rises above all others: Will my student thrive here? At 91�ֿ�, students from diverse backgrounds and with varied goals consistently discover that the answer is yes—and their stories reveal why.

91�ֿ�’s Prison Reentry Program was recently featured on WKBN-TV for its partnership with FCI Elkton, featuring the inaugural class of 18 incarcerated students who earned their 91�ֿ� associate degrees.

91�ֿ� Vice President and Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond have announced that head baseball coach Jeff Duncan signed a contract extension to keep him leading the Golden Flashes through the 2030 season.