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Community and Society

Ohio National Guardsmen on May 4, 1970

Historian's New Book Gives 360-Degree View of May 4 Tragedy

Brian VanDeMark, a historian with the United States Naval Academy, has written a new book “91ֿ: An American Tragedy.” He will participate in a panel discussion at 91ֿ on Sept. 27.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community and Society, May 4 Visitors Center, Department of History

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A member of the United Greek Council interacts with Mittie Davis Jones, a member of Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

United Greek Council Registers Voters on Campus

United Greek Council held a voter registration event in Risman Plaza this week. Members of Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. in Cleveland collaborated with the students.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community and Society

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Liam Aberle

91ֿ Fashion Program Stitches Path to Success for Local Designer

91ֿ's School of Fashion taught Liam Aberle everything he knows about the industry.

Tags: University News, 91ֿ Works, Community and Society, School of Fashion, Fashion, Arts and Entertainment

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The new Signal Akron newsroom in Akron, Ohio is brimming with 91ֿ journalism graduates.

Newsroom Filled With 91ֿ Graduates Takes on Akron, Ohio

When longtime 91ֿ journalism professor Susan Zake decided to pursue a new career with the non-profit online news source, Signal Akron, she made a hiring list from the many 91ֿ graduates she had mentored over her 17-year career.

Tags: Student Life, Community and Society, 91ֿ Works, Community Impact, school of media and journalism, alumni-news

Alumni

math homework and iPhone

Could the Latest Apple iOS Update Change the Way Students Learn Math?

91ֿ education experts Joanne Caniglia and Karl Kosko weigh in on the topic in an interview with Spectrum News 1 Ohio.

Tags: Community and Society, College of Education, Health and Human Services

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Celebrate Juneteenth Jubilee at 91ֿ June 18, 2024

Celebrate the Rich History of Black Americans at Juneteenth Jubilee

Juneteenth Jubilee will be held Tuesday June 18 from 11 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. on the Kent Campus, Student Green/Risman Plaza. It is free and open to the public.

Tags: University News, Community and Society, Arts and Culture

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Medhin Dollebo, Ph.D., visiting Scholar at Risk from Ethiopia.

Ethiopian Professor Spending Year at 91ֿ to Escape Persecution at Home

Speaking out against government corruption and ethnic killings in his home country of Ethiopia made Medhin Dollebo, Ph.D., the target of constant threats and harassment. 

Tags: Global Reach, Community and Society, Profiles, Global Presence, Community Impact, School of Peace and Conflict Studies

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April 2024 Washington D.C. trip

IN A FLASH: In Our Nation's Capital

During an April trip to our nation's capital, representatives from 91ֿ met with U.S. politicians as well as 91ֿ students and alumni working in national government.

Tags: Community Impact, Community and Society, Government Relations

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AAAPI faculty and staff marked AAPI Heritage Month with a speaker, Lynn Itagaki, Ph.D.

May Is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: A Time for Celebration and Education

In 1977, the U.S. government established a time to recognize Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders and their accomplishments. The commemoration started as a week but in the 1990s evolved into a monthlong celebration.

Tags: University News, Community and Society

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Rep. Emilia Sykes, Democrat, 13th District, speaks of 91ֿ Airport in her support for FAA Reauthorization Act.

Rep. Emilia Sykes Mentions 91ֿ Airport in her Support of FAA Reauthorization Act

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act affects millions at airports large and small including in the Akron-Canton Airport, the Akron Fulton Airport and the 91ֿ Airport.

Tags: University News, Community and Society, Nationally Distinctive

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