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Her Pink Library

IN A FLASH: Paint It Pink!

While celebrating their 10th anniversary on campus with Her Week and a schedule of events, student organization Her Campus 91ֿ lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13. 

Tags: Student Organizations, University Libraries, University News, Community Impact, Community & Society, Student Life

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91ֿ alum Jessica Clonch is a naturalist for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources at Pymatuning State Park.

91ֿ Alum is a Natural When it Comes to Parks, Rec and Tourism

Since childhood 91ֿ alum Jessica Clonch has wanted to combine her love of the outdoors with her career. Now, to her delight, she’s living the dream.

Tags: Community and Society, 91ֿ Works, Community Impact

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Angela Neal-Barnett, Ph.D. (right), is pictured at the Doula and Community Expo hosted by Birthing Beautiful Communities in April 2024. (Photo provided by Angela Neal-Barnett)

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Awards Additional $300,000 to 91ֿ’s Spirit of Motherhood Program to Combat Infant Mortality and Prevent Preterm Births

91ֿ’s Angela Neal-Barnett has been working diligently to build up the Spirit of Motherhood program with the goal of reducing trauma and stress symptoms experienced by its pregnant Black mother participants. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation recently awarded the program another $300,000 to continue its work over the next three years.

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Department of Psychological Sciences, College of Arts & Sciences, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

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What Were You Wearing Exhibit for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

‘What Were You Wearing?’ More Than Just Clothes

The powerful “What Were You Wearing?” art installation in the Center for Visual Arts is more than just clothes.

Tags: Students First, Community & Society, Community Impact, Student Life

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Student activism on display at 91ֿ.

91ֿ Experiences Day of Activism

91ֿ students exercised their freedom of speech rights on Tuesday, April 16, with opposing speakers appearing on campus the same day.

Tags: Student Life, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Akron AIDS Collaborative, partner of "Creating an Augmented Reality Digital Health Hub to Improve HIV/AIDS Resource Support for LGBTQ+ Individuals Within and Around Akron, Ohio"

Bettering Communities One Initiative at a Time

The University Research Council recently selected winners of the Bettering Communities Pilot Grants, a prestigious award aimed at fostering initiatives that advance research while benefiting local communities.  

Tags: Research & Science, Community Impact

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Cemetery Calling

IN A FLASH: Cemetery Calling

Cemetery Calling, the newest play by 91ֿ alumni and staffer Eric Mansfield premiered in Cleveland earlier this year. Another of Mansfield's plays, Trial by Fire, will be performed on campus in Fall 2024. 

Tags: Theatre, Eric Mansfield, University Communications and Marketing, Arts & Culture, Community & Society, Community Impact

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a photo of Judge Kani H. Hightower

Making the Local Justice System Easier to Access

Summit County Domestic Relations Court Judge Kani H. Hightower is on a mission to make the justice system in Summit County, Ohio, more accessible for underprivileged and underrepresented citizens. Whether it’s related to transportation challenges or helping them sort through the red tape of documentation, Hightower, a 91ֿ graduate, is creating solutions to streamline the process for Summit County residents.

Tags: 91ֿ Works, Community Impact, alumni-news

Alumni

Her Week Graphic

It's Her Week at 91ֿ

Celebrating 10 years as a student organization, Her Campus 91ֿ presents a full week of career-focused events with panels, speakers and a runway fashion show.

Tags: Student Organizations, Community Impact, Community & Society, Student Life, University Libraries, 91ֿ Museum, May 4 Visitors Center, Kent Student Center

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