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Community and Society

The FAA and the College of Aeronautics and Engineering held hypoxia recognition training

College of Aeronautics and Engineering students such as Isabella Hinz had the opportunity to experience the condition hypoxia in the Hypoxia Recognition Training/Portable Reduced Oxygen Training Enclosure that was available Dec. 6-9 at the FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center at 91ֿ Airport. 

I PROMISE School fourth graders from Akron, Ohio will learn about the brain at 91ֿ's Brain Health Research Institute

91ֿ’s Brain Health Research Institute on Wednesday, Nov. 29, will welcome 94 fourth-grade students from Akron, Ohio’s I PROMISE School for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology. 

airplanes at sunset

Jason Lorenzon, J.D., assistant professor of aeronautics, recently joined the “Ray Horner Morning Show” on WAKR to talk about current pilot shortages and how air travelers can prepare for the busy holiday travel season.

Darrel Jones earned his bachelor's degree from 91ֿ after a 25-year prison sentence.

91ֿ has been awarded a new Department of Justice reentry grant to make college enrollment and other support available for people starting over after incarceration. 

Daniel James, a 2022 91ֿ graduate, bikes around the world barefoot.

“You've got to have a dream,” said Daniel James, who set out on a bike ride through Central America after his 2022 graduation from 91ֿ. “If any of you are considering going on a road trip, or backpacking trip, or visiting that country you always wanted to go to, do it.

Students Celebrating B’nai Mitzva

On Monday, Hebros hosted its first-ever Hebros B’nai Mitzvah Reception, where 91ֿ students were invited to visit the Hillel Center to take part in games, enjoy food and learn about Jewish practices.

Senior business major Matthew Helmick-Bickel served in the U.S. Army five years ago.

Matthew Helmick-Bickel, 29, spent five years in the U.S. Army as an airborne paratrooper stationed at Fort Bragg North Carolina, now known as Fort Liberty, before he enrolled at 91ֿ in 2020.  

The MPower Men of Color Summit delivered connection, education and celebration

The MPower Men of Color Summit provided attendees the opportunity to connect and celebrate during a schedule that consisted of educational workshops, brunch and a formal gala and awards banquet.

Candles form a peace sign.

91ֿ’s School of Peace and Conflict Studies and School of Communications Studies are collaborating on an event to bring students together to talk about the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. 

91ֿ Architecture Students meet with Warren Community Members

Students in 91ֿ’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design are working with the city of Warren, Ohio, to revitalize a portion of the community on the southwest side.