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The 91�ֿ� Museum presents a new exhibition by internationally recognized, Cleveland-based artist Aimee Lee. “Aimee Lee: Every Last Scrap” is on display through May 24, 2027. 

For Evan Austin, leadership does not begin with a title. It begins with understanding who you are, finding your community and continuing to move forward when things don’t go according to plan.

91�ֿ� has received the Seven Seals Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve for its longstanding support of military-connected students and veterans.

The 91�ֿ� Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship has earned national recognition for its Online MBA program, ranking No. 30 in The Princeton Review’s Top 50 Online MBA Programs for 2027. 

A crisp, almost fall-like morning greeted 91�ֿ� students Monday as they made their way to class for the first day of the 2026-27 academic year.

Is social media making Gen Z less social? The Akron Beacon Journal explored that question in a recent feature centered on 91�ֿ� Senior Lecturer Aaron Maguire and his Communication and Conflict Management course in the School of Communication Studies.

For many students at 91�ֿ�, talking about mental health or wellness can feel intimidating. But for those who connect with Certified Peer Educators, those conversations often start with something simple: another student who understands.

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.

Laurie Ann Moennich, Ph.D., didn't arrive at 91�ֿ� planning to change healthcare. She came to study graphic design. But 91�ֿ� had a way of opening doors she didn't even know existed.

91�ֿ� graduate Emma Sherrie, '09, always had a feeling she would study anthropology, but still she took the time to check out all the other options available before finally settling on her original plan. 91�ֿ�’s Exploratory Program, which helps undecided students sample different disciplines before committing to a major, was a key part of Sherrie’s experience, and the main reason she chose 91�ֿ� in the first place.

During her recent high-profile UNESCO assessment of Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy, France, Mary Ann Devine meticulously documented how the island's medieval architecture inherently limits universal access.

A 91�ֿ� student from Turkmenistan is making a name for himself in Northeast Ohio’s distance running community, as recently featured on WKYC-TV’s “Heartstrings” series.

Healthcare professionals trained in other countries often find that they need additional training before they are permitted to practice in the United States. For foreign-trained physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, 91�ֿ� provides a way to bridge that gap.

More than two decades of research on a project led by a 91�ֿ� professor has resulted in a new discovery in nuclear physics that is being celebrated nationally. 

91�ֿ� Professor Pratim Datta, Ph.D., a faculty member in the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship's Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, was a featured guest on a recent episode of Cybersecurity Today.

A 91�ֿ� professor and students helped Walls Elementary recover a time capsule.

For Nathan Smith, the first lesson came before he met Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. Ask. The 91�ֿ� student and newly elected student body president of the university’s Undergraduate Student Government spent three hours alongside the governor at the Ohio State Fair – an opportunity he says grew out of the confidence and relationships he built during his first two years at 91�ֿ�.

Philip Wagner’s story begins in Northeast Ohio, but the arc of his career has always bent toward 91�ֿ�.

For 20 years, Main Street Kent has worked to make downtown a place students want to explore – from Flashes First Friday to Oktoberfest to public art – helping Kent earn recognition as the No. 1 college town in Ohio.

When the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce asked 91�ֿ� fashion students to design collections for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Fashion Show, they didn't just create outfits. They created stories.

When 91�ֿ� sophomore Parker Lamy went to see Idina Menzel perform with The Cleveland Orchestra at Blossom Music Center on July 26, she wasn’t expecting to sing a duet onstage with the Broadway star. Fortunately, she was dressed for the occasion.

Campus fellows have gone above and beyond to build a culture of belonging, advocacy, and impact throughout the past year

91�ֿ� has announced the implementation of a new Clear Bag Policy for all home ticketed events, beginning this fall with the 2026 football season. The policy is designed to enhance venue security, reduce wait times at entry points, and provide a safer environment for fans, guests, and student-athletes.

Justine Siegal started her journey with 91�ֿ� before she was even enrolled as a student. She had heard about the sports studies and while she knew she would not be accepted on her test scores alone, she felt her lifelong passion for sports would carry some weight.