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When Alex Newnes arrived at 91ֿ this fall, she wasn't sure what career path she wanted to pursue. But unlike many undecided students, Newnes saw this uncertainty not as a drawback, but as an opportunity – one that led her specifically to 91ֿ's Exploratory program.
It’s not every day that someone gets to celebrate the 100th birthday of their hero, but for 91ֿ graduate student Mason St. Clair it happened. On Oct. 1, he was in Plains, Georgia, attending the 100th birthday bash of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and shared details of his experience with 91ֿ Today. Carter, a Democrat who served one term from 1977-1981, is the only American president to live to age 100.
A visiting scholar from Turkey came to 91ֿ to speak about culturally diverse themes in picture books for young readers.
“In the News” features 91ֿ’s values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.
This Giving Tuesday season, you can start a ripple effect that drives change far beyond 91ֿ. This monthlong celebration of giving offers you the opportunity to invest in the future by giving through 91ֿ to the cause closest to your heart.
The U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan has awarded 91ֿ a grant to study the higher education system of the Central Asian nation and develop proposals for improvements.
Fiery, fall colors filled the cloudy skies above 91ֿ on an early morning in November.
91ֿ is reviewing the language of a bill recently signed into law by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine that requires colleges and universities to designate separate bathrooms, locker rooms and overnight accommodations for the exclusive use of either males and females, based on one’s gender assigned at or near birth.
A group of high school students from Cleveland visited campus as part of a grant-funded program designed to showcase STEM education opportunities in robotics and computer science.
The 91ֿ Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at noon on Thursday, Dec. 12, in the Kent Student Center, Room 306, on the Kent Campus.
“Teaching is one of those fields where you may never know the impact that you have,” said Lisa Borgerding, Ph.D., professor in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies at 91ֿ. The lasting impact she has had on her students in preparing them for success in the workforce through hands-on learning experiences has resulted in her being recognized and honored with the Distinguished Teaching Award.
91ֿ observes Thanksgiving Break on Nov. 27-Dec. 1. No classes are scheduled during this time.
Fifteen years ago, the Cohn Jewish Student Center opened its doors, becoming a vital hub for Jewish students at 91ֿ. Since its opening, Kent Hillel has worked to foster a sense of belonging, cultural pride and a supportive community for Jewish students and others across the campus.
Cheryl Potenza-Radis, Ph.D., assistant professor of Early Childhood Education in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, uses her classroom to build significant partnerships and relationships with students. And now she has an Outstanding Teaching Award to demonstrate the success of that approach.
If you’ve ever been to the Kent Student Center, you’re aware of the constant motion within those walls. Events, meetings, presentations and more spring up frequently in the Ballroom, on the third floor, in the Schwebel Room, on the second floor balcony, in the Governance Chambers. But have you ever thought about how all that happens? The answer is simple. The Blue Shirts do it.
91ֿ has announced the eight-member 2024 Varsity K Athletics Hall of Fame class, which will be honored as part of the 45th induction ceremony on Feb. 1, 2025.
The mist of a foggy, fall morning shrouded the aircraft at the 91ֿ Airport.
Near the graduation ceremony of Spring 2023, Megan Burnett reached out to the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) to ask if the office had something she could use in her graduation. At that time, the office didn’t have something to offer her.
"I Am First Week" at 91ֿ honors the challenges and accomplishments of first-generation students.
As the first light snow of the season fell on 91ֿ, the Student Center Ballroom radiated warmth and camaraderie during the International Cook-Off Competition. The event, part of International Education Week, brought together hundreds of students, faculty and staff to celebrate global flavors and cultural diversity.
