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91�ֿ�’s Degree Completion Program Helps Dreams Come True for Students Who Withdrew Before Graduating

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Graduating students at 91�ֿ� get seated for the university's Commencement ceremony.

From getting deployed to Afghanistan to being unable to pay for classes, starting a family and even accepting a job at a winery in southern Germany. The reasons for leaving 91�ֿ� before completing a bachelor’s degree fall across a wide spectrum for some students.

Jill Lahrmer Receives 91�ֿ�’s Outstanding Teaching Award

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Jill Lahrmer, assistant professor in 91�ֿ�’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, was conferred with a 2015 Outstanding Teaching Award.

Since 2008, Jill Lahrmer, assistant professor in 91�ֿ�’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, has consistently shared her passion for interior design with her students.

91�ֿ� Salem Students Receive Davey Tree Scholarships

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Participating in the scholarship presentation at 91�ֿ� Salem are (from left) Associate Professor Chris Carlson, R. J. Laverne of Davey Tree, Anna Detoro, Marl Noark of Davey Tree, Pamela Sears and Assistant Dean of 91�ֿ� Salem Celeste Oprean.

91�ֿ� at Salem recently welcomed representatives from the Davey Tree Expert Company who presented scholarships to horticulture students Anna Detoro and Pamela Sears.

Yarn, Time and Talent Come Together to Warm Winter Hearts

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91�ֿ� student volunteers knit hats and scarves for nonprofit organizations in the community.

What starts as a ball of yarn quickly evolves into some much-needed winter apparel – from hats to scarves, in all colors and sizes.

Newly Developed Liquid Crystal Elastomer Material Could Enable Advanced Sensors, 91�ֿ� Researchers Say

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Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs), essentially rubbers with liquid crystal properties, can do a number of fascinating things, especially in the fields of optics, photonics, telecommunications and medicine.

University Community Invited to See Why 91�ֿ�’s Future Is So Bright

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The 91�ֿ� community is invited to a celebration of 91�ֿ�'s bright future on Feb. 1.

91�ֿ� faculty, staff and students are invited to a celebration event on Monday, Feb. 1, at 4 p.m. at the Kent Student Center Ballroom, where 91�ֿ� President Beverly Warren will shed light on the university’s new brand.

91�ֿ� Stark Featured Speakers Series Connects 91�ֿ� Stark Student to Internship

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Troy Carter poses for a photo with Jamil Smith, senior music technology major at 91�ֿ� at Stark.

When senior music technology major Jamil Smith saw music manager Troy Carter scheduled to speak at 91�ֿ� at Stark's Featured Speaker Series, he saw an opportunity.

Porthouse Theatre’s 2015 Season Recognized by Local Theatre Critics

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Assistant Professor Amy Fritsche was honored for her portrayal of the title character in Violet.

Local theatre critics recently honored Porthouse Theatre, 91�ֿ�’s summer professional theatre, for achievements during the theatre’s 2015 season.

91�ֿ� Achieves One-Stop Shop Certification for Event Planning Best Practices

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91�ֿ�'s University Events and Conference Services supports about 11,000 events and 700,000 attendees each year.

The University Events and Conference Services department at 91�ֿ�, formerly known as University Conference Bureau, achieved One-Stop Shop Certification through the Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International.

91�ֿ� Receives Contribution From AT&T to Improve Mobile Technologies for Special Education

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Executives from AT&T presented a giant $200,000 check to 91�ֿ� on Dec. 10 signifying the company’s contribution to the university’s Research Center for Educational Technology.

AT&T has made a $200,000 contribution to 91�ֿ�’s Research Center for Educational Technology to implement new technology in special education environments with a focus on mobile apps, including those intended to help students learn science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM).

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