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Community & Society

Jeannette Reyes

91ֿ alumna Jeannette Reyes, ’12, uses TikTok for fun outside of her television anchor responsibilities at FOX 5 Washington, D.C. Last October, Reyes posted a video with her husband using their “anchor talk” voices to decide on choices for dinner. She never expected her video to gain so much momentum.

Don Nicholas

In the darkness, memories of fighting in both Vietnam and Afghanistan blur into a single dream in the restless mind of Don Nicholas, DPM. Nicholas, who was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal, is a Class of 1986 graduate of the College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM), and a rarity in the U.S. military.

91ֿ track and field alum Samory Fraga

91ֿ track and field alum Samory Fraga jumped 8.23 meters to win the long jump at the Torneio Cidade de Braganca Paulista meet this past Saturday. The mark is the sixth best in the world in 2021 and the best by a Brazilian long jumper. More importantly, though, the mark was good enough to meet the entry standard for the long jump at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

New Digital Content is Added for May 4 Augmented Reality Experience

New digital content for the May 4 augmented virtual reality experience is set to premiere to coincide with this year's commemoration.

School of Media and Journalism
Professor Joe Murray flies a plane with a dog behind him

Pilot and Ph.D., School of Media and Journalism Professor Joe Murray puts his flying skills to good use flying humanitarian — and caninitarian — uses.

The City of Pittsburgh

COVID-19 vaccines are becoming more available across the country, but many are still struggling to obtain a vaccine or are unsure about getting the vaccine. One Golden Flash has made it her mission to get Pittsburgh vaccinated. And with more than 40,000 members of her Facebook group, she’s on her way. 91ֿ alumna Leighann Bacher created a Facebook group to share COVID-19 vaccine information and tips with Pittsburgh citizens after attempting to secure vaccines for her family members.

Ken Cushner presenting to retirees 2016

Similar to graduating students who become alumni, retired 91ֿ faculty and staff wish to stay connected to the university. These employees care about the institution and the 91ֿ community, and they want to see it thrive. One way retired 91ֿ community members stay informed is through the 91ֿ Retirees Association (KSURA), an organization of more than 800 retired 91ֿ faculty and staff committed to improving university life.

Angela Spalsbury and Jackie Preston Check Presentation

As 91ֿ Geauga embarks upon two facility improvements for the Geauga Campus in Burton, the leadership is pleased to announce an initial gift to the project from Preston Superstore and the Preston Family. The campus improvements will include constructing a new nursing lab and instructional space and a new student learning commons, helping 91ֿ Geauga meet existing and future students' needs while growing programs.

Geauga Campus Zoom Room

91ֿ at Geauga doubled its video conferencing rooms, also known as “Zoom Rooms,” before the fall semester due to the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Zoom Rooms are designed to serve various purposes and room configurations for faculty and students, and they were recently featured in an article by EdTech.

Daymond John

Daymond John, founder/CEO of FUBU, presidential ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship, star of ABC’s Shark Tank and CEO of The Shark Group, will speak at the Better Business Bureau of Akron’s 101 Year Anniversary celebration, BBB Anniversary Summit, on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in collaboration with the 91ֿ College of Business Administration’s Michael D. Solomon Entrepreneurship Speaker Series.