Community & Society
Connecting to the Community Through Food
91²Ö¿â education major Klair Heestand said the time she spent teaching refugee students in Akron in the spring was excellent preparation for when she enters her own classroom one day.
“It was very helpful, because we’re going to have students of varying abilities, and students for whom English is a second language, no matter where we teach,†Heestand said. “We don’t need anyone left behind because of a language barrier.â€
The 'Greatness in the Room'
The university's traditional Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración de los Graduados ceremonies celebrated Spring 2023 graduates.
IN A FLASH: Celebrating Our Graduates
The Student Multicultural Center celebrated its Spring 2023 graduates on Wednesday.
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
May marks the annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and there are many ways to celebrate both on the Kent Campus and in the greater area.
Lavender Graduation: Celebrating The Spring Class of 2023
Lavender Graduation 2023 celebrated 91²Ö¿â's spring LGBTQ+ graduates.
IN A FLASH: Young Fashionistas Take the Runway
91²Ö¿â's Annual Fashion Show included several collections for children.
91²Ö¿â Alumna to Lead the Cleveland Foundation
91²Ö¿â alumna Lillian Kuri has been unanimously elected as the Cleveland Foundation’s 10th president and CEO.
Fire Reported at University Inn
On Tuesday morning, a fire was reported at the University Inn, 540 S. Water St. in Kent. University officials sent out a text message warning residents to stay away from the area.
IN A FLASH: Under the Big Tent
The large tent for next week's commencement ceremonies is being assembled on Manchester Field.
Speakers Share Life-Saving Safety Messages at None 4 Under 21 Event
Approximately 1800 high school seniors from Portage County and neighboring school districts attended the Portage County Safe Communities’ 18th annual None 4 Under 21 and Choices Beyond Program. The program’s goal is to educate students about choices and consequences to help prevent impaired driving and accidents.