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November 16-22 Too many young Americans are unable to make effective decisions, understand geo-spatial issues, or even recognize their impacts as global citizens. National Geographic created Geography Awareness Week to raise awareness to this dangerous deficiency in American education and excite people about geography as both a discipline and as a part of everyday life. Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments. Geographers explore both the physical properties of Earth’s surface and the human societies spread across it. They also examine...

Charlie Thomas’ (’74 Marketing) mother graduated from high school and his dad finished eighth grade, so when Charlie was the second in his family to graduate from college (his older brother was the first), it was a personal accomplishment for him. “When I received my degree from 91�ֿ�, I was so proud of myself,” said Charlie, owner of Kent’s iconicRay’s Place. “In our family, you were not encouraged or expected to continue your education past high school, and I had accomplished my goal through my own hard work, drive and determination.” “My college education was mostly self-f...

On Oct. 16, Portage County Local Health Departments issued a press release that helps answers questions regarding Ebola and provides information specifically about 91�ֿ�. Read the Portage County Local Health Departments’ press release at http://ow.ly/CULRk....

Dear Students and the 91�ֿ� Community, I understand the fears you may be experiencing in light of the news that the second nurse diagnosed with Ebola recently visited Northeast Ohio and interacted with her relatives, including three employees who work at our Kent Campus. I’d like to thank you for staying calm during this unsettling time. This is what we know as of today. As the patient did not visit 91�ֿ� during her stay in Northeast Ohio, 91�ֿ�’s students and employees were NOT exposed to the Ebola virus on campus. Upon learning of the Ebola case, 91�ֿ� to...