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When cities and universities work together, incredible things can happen. Like any good partnership, 91�ֿ� and the city of Kent have spent years building and strengthening their relationship, and it has paid off. 91�ֿ� will host the 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference.

Dr. Nick Campitelli, D.P.M., has been practicing podiatry in Fairlawn, Ohio, now for 20 years and has garnered a major following on TikTok and YouTube for sharing his expertise, leading to many happy patients. 

Students braved a snow-covered campus and cold temperatures as classes began for Spring Semester 2025.

The work of a well-known Cleveland textile artist who earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from 91�ֿ� will be on display at the 91�ֿ� Museum beginning Jan. 24.

91�ֿ� President Todd Diacon spoke Jan. 10 at a breakfast event hosted by the Greater Akron Chamber, where he highlighted the university’s ongoing commitment to accessibility, efficiency, student well-being and community partnership, reinforcing its role as a vital institution in the region.

As we start a new year, we take a moment to reflect on the vibrant moments that shaped 91�ֿ� in 2024. From a beautiful sunset on the Lefton Esplanade to jubilant commencement ceremonies, from a solar eclipse to championship athletic performances, our university photographers captured the spirit and energy of our campus community throughout the year.

Significant snowfall in the last few days has given campus an extreme makeover from the way it looked before winter break.

After winter break, 91�ֿ�’s Center for Student Involvement is welcoming students back to campus and on-campus events with a chance to win a 91�ֿ� tumbler. 

The Main Stage Season presented by 91�ֿ�'s School of Theatre and Dance is in the middle of a performance-packed season that includes "The Crucible," "Pride and Prejudice: The Musical," faculty dance concerts and "The Wiz."

Peter Yarrow, who brought his message of peace and justice to 91�ֿ� during May 4 commemorations as part of the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died Tuesday in New York. He was 86.

Training future service dogs has been a win-win situation for junior nursing major Rylie Lapikas. Featured in our Year with a Flash series for 2024-2025, Lapikas gets the stress relief of a furry friend while learning how to be a better nurse by paying attention to nonverbal communication and cues. 

The 91�ֿ� Chorale set the tone for the season with their annual Holiday Choral Collage in late November. 

Empathy, kindness and critical thinking are cornerstones of courses taught by Shannon Ciesla, Ph.D., who strives to foster a strong sense of community in her courses. Students have noticed and appreciated it, nominating her for the Outstanding Teaching Award.

Before students return to campus for Spring Semester, "In A Flash" takes a look back at Move-In Days last fall. 

Antonio Gates’ journey from 91�ֿ� basketball standout to NFL greatness has moved one step closer to football immortality. The former Golden Flash has been named one of 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025, while his fellow 91�ֿ� alumnus James Harrison did not advance from the semifinalist round.

Members of the last cohort of 91�ֿ�'s Class of 2024 walked the stage at Fall Commencement Ceremonies earlier this month. 

91�ֿ� President Todd Diacon and University Trustee Ren Camacho have been recognized among Northeast Ohio’s most influential leaders in the 2024 “Power 150” list published by Crain’s Cleveland Business. 

Presented by 91�ֿ�'s E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados is a pre-commencement ceremony celebrating diversity and the accomplishments of graduating seniors. 

91�ֿ� will be closed from Dec. 24, 2024, through Jan. 1, 2025. University offices will reopen on Jan. 2, 2025.

Two 91�ֿ� graduates who recently earned their Master of Public Health degrees spent the past two years as researchers on the first-of-its-kind Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment.