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Interior designer Madelyn Orcutt traveled abroad and in New York City as a student at 91ֿ

For Madelyn Orcutt, an interior designer who works for Richardson Design in Cleveland, the 91ֿ’s personal touch, beautiful campus and proximity to her Canton, Ohio, home influenced her decision to attend the university.

Laura Wilson, Holly Cesaszar and Peyton Turner brought home the wins to CAE

This is the second year in a row that the Flying Flashes have won the Air Race Classic and the Certified Flight Instructor of the year awards. Last year’s flight instructor competition was also won by one of our female students.

Evan Schumann, right, with his wife Marisa Sergi-Schumann

As an entrepreneurship major at 91ֿ, Schumann learned operations, production and finance in the classroom and gained on-the-job experience working with an entrepreneur in Cleveland.  In 2020, Schumann of Chagrin Falls gained the opportunity to put his 91ֿ education to work when he and his wife Marisa Sergi-Schumann acquired L’uva Bella Winery and Brands, a company that the Sergi family started more than 15 years ago.  

How Will Senate Bill 83 Affect 91ֿ’s Students, Staff and Faculty? 
How will Senate Bill 83 affect 91ֿ students, staff and faculty?

Senate Bill 83, the Ohio Education Enhancement Act, is a far-reaching bill that includes a proposal for rules aimed at ending mandated diversity training. 

Former Ohio Gov. Richard F. Celeste visits 91ֿ to sign his new book

Former Ohio Gov. Richard F. Celeste's new book, 'In the Heart of It All, An Unvarnished Account of My Life in Public Service,' is his first. 

Students in the Upward Bound program during the summer of 2022

A five-week pilot project funded by a $15,000 Teagle Foundation Knowledge for Freedom Program grant will be held at 91ֿ this summer for Upward Bound and Firestone High School students.

91ֿ hosted Innovation Day 2023 for the Northeast Ohio Public University Research Alliance (NEO-PURA)

Innovation Day 2023 was a collaborative effort of the Northeast Ohio Public University Research Alliance (NEO-PURA) comprised of 91ֿ, Cleveland State University, Northeast Ohio Medical University, The University of Akron and Youngstown State University. 

91ֿ employee Jeff Florentine, his wife Jen and son Beckett, moved to Kent in July 2022.

After living in various other locations, 91ֿ staff and faculty make Kent their home because it's a community with small town charm and a flourishing downtown. 

91ֿ President Todd Diacon speaks at the March 9 Board of Trustees Meeting

President Todd Diacon took the opportunity to make the presentation “91ֿ Works” at the Board of Trustees meeting, which was held at Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph. The presentation illustrated how 91ֿ prepares its students for job readiness. Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education Randy Gardner and the new President of the Inter-University Council Laura Lanese attended the Board of Trustees meeting.