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On March 18, a watery landing by NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore ended an unexpected nine-month stay in space. Two 91ֿ professors walk us through the out-of-this-world impact that an extended stay away from gravity can have on the human body.
91ֿ President Todd Diacon was among the people who attended the semi-annual report presentation by the student organization Golden Flash Asset Management in Crawford Hall. Students in this group learn about investing by managing a real portfolio, gaining valuable career experience.
Since 2009, Golden Flashes have come together to volunteer for our blue and gold communities around the world. What was once a day of service is now a weeklong initiative, offering even more ways to give back.
As part of 91ֿ’s 55-Year Commemoration of May 4, 1970, Mahli Mechenbier, a senior lecturer at 91ֿ at Geauga's Twinsburg Academic Center will present “Operation: Babylift: A 50-Year Retrospective and Personal History” on May 3 at 1 p.m. with her father, retired Maj. General Ed Mechenbier. Mahli Mechenbier was one of the children from Vietnam the U.S. Government brought to the United States for adoption by American families by after Saigon was overun by advancing Viet Cong troops in 1972.
Meet Lance Delisle, a junior aeronautical studies major with an aviation law and policy minor from Woodstock, Georgia, who balances his studies with his responsibilities as an Air Force reservist.
91ֿ President Todd Diacon recently addressed multiple challenges facing the university with the Akron Beacon Journal, including the $1.5-$2 million cost of implementing Senate Bill 1, budget constraints from capped tuition increases, and enrollment declines.
91ֿ’s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute will present 15 awards to alumni and academics who have served or trained at the institute as part of its 60th anniversary celebration April 25-26.
A significant fire broke out at the Teatro Universitário (TUCA) of the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR) in Curitiba, Brazil on April 15. 91ֿ’s American Academy program operates on the PUCPR campus as part of the dual-enrollment partnership established between the two institutions in 2018.
A star-studded lineup of scientists will return to 91ֿ on April 25-26 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute.
Physical representations of mathematical concepts were incorporated into the design of 91ֿ's Mathematical Sciences Building. Completed in 1993, curves, spirals, triangles and other math expressions can be found throughout the structure.
For Lara Kilchenmann, the journey from Switzerland to 91ֿ wasn't just about pursuing higher education — it was about returning to a place that felt like home.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Qiang Guan, Ph.D., an associate professor in 91ֿ's Department of Computer Science, redirected his research to focus on drug discovery and began partnering with Cleveland Clinic to merge biology and computing for better health outcomes.
First-generation students make up 54% of the nation's undergraduates, yet only 27% earn a bachelor’s degree. Many first-generation students face unique challenges with limited support systems. 91ֿ was recently recognized for its outstanding work with students in this category by FirstGen Forward as the newest class of FirstGen Forward Network Champions.
Ivory Kendrick, the newly elected president of the University Student Government, spoke his destiny into existence last year when he set his sights on leading the organization. Now, Kendrick is ready to hit the ground running.
During move-out, students sometimes trash clothes and boxes of food. Throw ‘N’ Go, 91ֿ's annual move-out program, is currently underway to keep those useable items out of landfills and in the hands of people who need them.
Every April, 91ֿ celebrates Earth Month by having Earth-related events all month long. April 22, 2025, is the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, with this year’s theme being “Our Power, Our Planet.”
The nationally and internationally ranked 91ֿ School of Fashion is thrilled to announce its acclaimed Annual Fashion Show will take place April 24-26, in Crawford Hall on the Kent Campus.
Student costume designers from 91ֿ's School of Theatre and Dance were invited to display their work at the 2025 United States Institute of Theatre Technology annual conference.
91ֿ alumna Emily Clark discusses her journey from an English degree to her high-tech career, where she solves business challenges using artificial intelligence. Clark credits much of her success to her education at 91ֿ.