Diverse 91ֿ

Barrier Busting in the Latinx Community
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, The Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com have launched a special series spotlighting 50 Hispanic leaders in northern Ohio, with 91ֿ’s own Ilianna Velez among them.

91ֿ Grows Partnership in Cambodia
91ֿ on Friday renewed and expanded its relationship with in Battambang, Cambodia, opening a pathway for Dewey students to obtain a 91ֿ degree.

Mexico and Puerto Rico on Display at Cultural Café
As National Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, Alex Silverio and Tatiana Fernández Pérez shared pieces of their cultures at this month’s installment of Cultural Café, presented by International Student and Scholar Services at the Office of Global Education.
Pain, Fear as 91ֿ Community Reacts to Growing Israel-Hamas War
A demonstration on the K and a vigil for the fallen marked a day of gatherings across the 91ֿ Kent Campus Thursday, five days after violence erupted in Israel and Gaza.

IN A FLASH: Rainbows Shine Bright In Kent
Downtown Kent is colored with pride, recognizing National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 and preparing for Kent's Rainbow Weekend, Oct. 13-14.

'A Supportive Community Makes It a Lot Easier'
Students coming to 91ֿ and, for some of them, living away from home for the first time can struggle with the transition. The transition can even be more difficult for LGBTQ+ students, particularly for those who have recently "come out." Ken Ditlevson, director of 91ֿ's LGBTQ+ Center, talks about the many resources available at Kent to support them.

It's a Rainbow Week at 91ֿ!
91ֿ and the city of Kent encourage people to attend any of the LGBTQ+ events on campus and downtown this week.

'The Importance Comes Down to Individuals Finally Being Seen'
A Native American student leader shares her thoughts on Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Everyone’s Got Something: Celebrating Disabilities
91ֿ's Student Accessibility Services is celebrating October as Disability Awareness Month, with events and activities to spread the word to students that they are not alone in their struggle and that help is available.

IN A FLASH: Building Black Leaders
The Building Black Leaders program at 91ֿ at Trumbull offers students support, inspiration and community.