91ֿ recently earned the top spot on . Judging criteria included versatility of menu options, support for nutrition and wellness, sustainability efforts and accessibility for those with special dietary needs.
College Rank is an independent organization that aims to provide unbiased rankings of academic institutions in a multitude of categories. Its mission is to make it easier for students and parents to identify the best college for their individual needs and preferences.
In selecting 91ֿ for the top position, College Rank cited the abundance of vegetarian and vegan dining options available, as well as its unique Veggie-A-Go-Go program, which allows students to place call-ahead takeout orders for vegan and vegetarian items. The university also offers a similar program in its Prentice Café for those seeking .
Students, faculty and staff at 91ֿ enjoy a wide variety of dining options, including plenty of dishes that support health and wellness or meet special dietary needs. For example, the Simple Servings station in Eastway Café features entrées and side dishes that are free of seven of the eight most common allergens, making it easy for students with allergies to find appropriate dining options.
In addition, Dining Services is fully committed to supporting the university’s recently launched efforts to promote health and wellness at all levels of the campus community. Sodexo, the university’s food service provider, offers extensive health and wellness resources, including its award-winning Mindful program, which emphasizes healthy cooking techniques that maximize flavor while minimizing calories, fat and sodium. A registered dietician also is available at 91ֿ to offer guidance and answer questions regarding nutrition.
WKSU News Director M.L. Schultze was voted president-elect of the Ohio Associated Press Broadcasters (OAPB), even as WKSU station staffers were honored with seven OAPB awards, including four first-place prizes.
91ֿ’s School of Art Galleries present, “Absence/Presence,” featuring the work of artist and assistant professor of art at 91ֿ at Trumbull Phillip Buntin.
During the summer time, vacations are usually on the minds of those wanting and needing a break. The beach, good weather and entertaining destinations are all things that are often sought after in the summer months. However, planning and actually going on vacations are getting more stressful and expensive, which has made “staycations”—vacations spent at or near home – more popular.
The Alcoa Foundation, in partnership with national nonprofit Keep America Beautiful (KAB) and the College and University Recycling Coalition (CURC), provided 60 recycling bins to 91ֿ as part of its national bin grant program to colleges and universities throughout the country during the 2012 Recy
The 17th annual Kent Heritage Festival will take place on Saturday, July 7, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. in downtown Kent. 91ֿ 130 vendors and businesses will participate in the festival with about 25,000 visitors expected.