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Lydia Rose, Ph.D., director of Public Relations for the Islamic Society of Akron and Kent and an associate professor of sociology at 91²Ö¿â, shares her perspectives on the resurgence of Barbie’s influence on our culture today.

 

91²Ö¿â Today
students walk past new graphics on 91²Ö¿â's campus

Designed by the Creative Team in 91²Ö¿â’s Division of University Communications and Marketing, new building wraps seen across campus are bright and dynamic daily reminders of the university’s core values: Kindness, Respect and Purpose in All We do. Positive Change. Inquiry & Discovery. Freedom of Expression.

91²Ö¿â alumnus Preston Mitchum is a member of the cast of Summer House: Martha's Vineyard.

When he was a student at 91²Ö¿â, Preston Mitchum, BA ‘08, was heavily involved in student government and other organizations and recalls taking part in a considerable number of campus protests. 

91²Ö¿â employees smile and enjoy themselves during a 2023 Employee Appreciation Cookout.

Once again, 91²Ö¿â has been named one of the Best Employers for Women in a nationwide ranking by Forbes and marketing research firm Statista. 91²Ö¿â has been named to the list for the sixth consecutive year, having been included each year since Forbes began publishing the Best Employers for Women list in 2018.

May 2023 91²Ö¿â graduate Erik Gomez speaks at commencement.

91²Ö¿â graduate Erik Gomez, who earned his bachelor’s degree in political science in May, spoke at Spring Commencement about his journey as a first-generation Latino-American student.

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Since the beginning of the pandemic, few disciplines have seen as many changes as psychology. In order to help students address these emerging challenges, 91²Ö¿â’s Department of Psychological Sciences is offering a slate of courses relevant to the changing trends impacting mental health today. 

Design of Applied Theatre for ASD for Non-Profit_Serene Hawes and Olivia Mansier

Tina Patel leads with empathy in the classroom, the design studio and every space in between.

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New research methods and topics have emerged as society has taken a greater interest in mental health issues specifically when it comes to cognitive psychology, which includes how we process music or how motivation fosters in the brain.

U.S. Supreme Court

On Thursday, June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling, struck down the long-standing policy of affirmative action in college admissions on the grounds it violates the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. 91²Ö¿â Professor Christopher Banks, Ph.D., J.D., said the high court already had tipped its hand that the court was “positioned to jettison†the policy, so the ruling was not surprising. 

Archie Green performing at Juneteenth Jubilee 2023

91²Ö¿â observed Juneteenth this weekend with a Juneteenth Jubilee.