Community Impact
Lecture Hall, Event Space, or Night Sky?
Did you know we have a planetarium? Well, we do. Smith Hall at 91²Ö¿â is home to this versatile room that can be used for classes, events and can even replicate an easier-to-see version of the night sky.
Parkland Survivor David Hogg Discusses Activism, Voting and May 4 During 91²Ö¿â Talk
Parkland survivor David Hogg brought his message of activism and voter participation to 91²Ö¿â with his talk March 14 in the Kent Student Center Kiva.
‘Tying’ the Community Together
Wellness goes beyond what’s on your plate or how many steps you take in a day. Wellness is holistic and includes how we feel and how we view our place in our communities. With that in mind, 91²Ö¿â's Employee Wellness invited staff to an open-house Service Day in Heer Hall on Tuesday, Mar. 2, to support the local community.
Flash Friday: Jordan Decatur
Meet Jordan, senior sociology major and wrestler from Akron, who is helping youth on and off the mat, bringing mentorship and new skill sets to the children of East Cleveland.
IN A FLASH: Crawford Hall Set to Open in August
The future home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship continues to take shape on E. Main Street.
91²Ö¿â Fills Need for Addiction Counselors in Ohio
91²Ö¿â’s College of Public Health has taken steps to put more addiction counselors to work in Ohio.
IN A FLASH: Mobile Flashes Roll Out!
A mobile unit from 91²Ö¿â's College of Public Health is providing education, screening and wellness services to the community.
New Hike and Bike Trail Coming to Kent
The proposed Lake Rockwell Trail is intended to serve as a “nonmotorized connection†offering access between parks, residential neighborhoods, schools and commercial areas, as well connecting to the Portage and Summit County Freedom hike and bike trails.
Online Marketplaces: Shop or Drop?
What do students think of online marketplaces like Temu, Shein, Wish and Amazon? 91²Ö¿â Today asked students. Many had mixed feelings about the trustworthiness of the platforms.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
91²Ö¿â celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 with a poster presentation to allow international students the chance to highlight women in their home countries and a service project to aid Days for Girls.
The poster presentation was followed by a panel discussion of students, faculty and staff talking about women’s issues and successes across their globe.