91²Ö¿â

Nationally Distinctive

Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography at 91²Ö¿â, will serve as the 2025 speaker for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series, a part of the university's annual May 4 Commemoration events. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

91²Ö¿â Geographer to Discuss Mapping May 4 and Oral Histories During University’s 2025 Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series

Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography at 91²Ö¿â, will serve as the 2025 speaker for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series, a part of the university's annual May 4 Commemoration events.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, May 4, Department of Geography, University Libraries

91²Ö¿â Today

Eclipse on the Esplanade

IN A FLASH: Total Eclipse of Campus

It was just a year ago on April 8, 2024, that the 91²Ö¿â community came together to witness a spectacular celestial event – the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.

Tags: Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Total Solar Eclipse, Community Impact, Research & Science

91²Ö¿â Today

91²Ö¿â has the only Air Traffic -Collegiate Training Initiative school for the FAA in the state of Ohio

91²Ö¿â Students’ Training Reaches New Heights at Ohio’s Only Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative School

91²Ö¿â’s status as the only Ohio Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative school for the Federal Aviation Administration offers Oliver and his peers an innovative and challenging curriculum at a time when the aviation industry faces a critical shortage of air traffic controllers.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Students First, Nationally Distinctive, College of Aeronautics and Engineering

91²Ö¿â Today

91²Ö¿â students make their way across campus. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

19 91²Ö¿â Programs Recognized Among Nation’s Best in New 2025 Best Graduate Schools Rankings

U.S. News & World Report has recognized 19 91²Ö¿â programs as among the best in the nation in its newly released 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Among those, 10 programs rank in the top 100.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, U.S. News & World Report

91²Ö¿â Today

Robert W. Trogdon with Hemingway books in background

Professor’s Editorial Work Highlights Hemingway's Intent

At 91²Ö¿â, academic excellence is brought to life through the expertise and dedication of scholars like Robert W. Trogdon, Ph.D. professor of English, who dedicated years to his newest volume of editions of three classic Ernest Hemingway books.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive

91²Ö¿â Today

Daffodil Hill April 2025

IN A FLASH: Signs of Spring

With warmer temperatures and "April showers," vibrant spring colors have begun to emerge across 91²Ö¿â's campuses. 

Tags: Grounds, University Facilities Management, May 4, Nationally Distinctive, University News

91²Ö¿â Today

Stone Cutting Scene

91²Ö¿â Research Suggests New Hypothesis for Invention of Stone Cutting Tools

The use of stone hammers to produce sharp stone flakes—knapping—is traditionally thought to be a process that ancient humans started doing intentionally or by accident before looking for things, such as animal carcasses and hard fruits, to cut. However, six 91²Ö¿â researchers and their team suggest there may be more to the story.

Tags: Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive

91²Ö¿â Today

91²Ö¿â community members and visitors gather on the 91²Ö¿â Commons for the annual May 4 Commemoration to honor those who were killed and wounded on May 4, 1970. (Photo credit: Rami Daud)

91²Ö¿â Honors the Legacy of May 4, 1970, With 55th Commemoration

On May 2-4, 2025, 91²Ö¿â will hold its annual commemoration to honor the memory of May 4, 1970 – a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on 91²Ö¿â students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students and wounding nine others. May 4, 1970, marked a pivotal moment in American history.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, May 4, May 4 Commemoration

91²Ö¿â Today

91²Ö¿â In The News story banner

In the News: International Students, Effects of March Madness, Alternative Spring Break, Road Trip Kent

“In the News†features 91²Ö¿â’s values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action. 

 

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive

91²Ö¿â Today

Collin Geter

Alumnus Shines at The Metropolitan Opera

Collin Geter, 2024 School of Theatre and Dance alumnus, has joined the ensemble of â€œMoby Dick†at The Metropolitan Opera, from March 3 through March 29. We sat down with Geter to learn about his journey in the arts.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive

91²Ö¿â Today