Students First

A Musical Tribute: 91²Ö¿â Orchestra Premieres Student Composition
For Haider Riaz, the first orchestra concert of the season was an unforgettable experience. His original composition, âTo the Memory of Shiver-Me, the CAT,â was premiered by the 91²Ö¿â Orchestra, marking a significant artistic milestone for the young composer and offering the audience a moving tribute to a beloved pet.

Navigating the Shifting Landscape of College Enrollment
The United States is approaching a so-called âenrollment cliffâ or âdemographic cliff,â a projection that is being closely monitored by those in higher education. In the âOn Campus â with CITI Programâ podcast, host Ed Butch talks with Aaron Berger, Ph.D., interim director of national recruitment at 91²Ö¿â, about these declining numbers and other factors currently influencing college enrollment.

Invest in Your Future: The Case for Young Women Saving Early for Retirement
For many American women, saving for retirement can be challenging for many reasons. A recent USA Today article noted that women have less than half the retirement savings of men. 91²Ö¿â values setting their students up for success, but what does this mean for women at the university?

91²Ö¿â Students and Faculty Take Part in Innovation Day
91²Ö¿â students and faculty took part in the second annual Innovation Day on Oct. 11, with one 91²Ö¿â student bringing home honors.

âResearch Is Everywhere,â Acclaimed Hollywood Costume Designer Finds Inspiration in Every Corner of Life
91²Ö¿â students had the chance to learn from an award-winning Hollywood costume designer when Isis Mussenden visited the Kent Campus recently for two days.

Flash Focus: Ryanne Bunting
Meet Ryanne Bunting, a 91²Ö¿â sophomore double majoring in international studies and anthropology from Fairfield, Ohio, combining human rights, culture, global interactions and history into a formidable career path.

91²Ö¿â Honors 11 Alumni Award Recipients During Homecoming Weekend
Sponsored by the 91²Ö¿â Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are the universityâs most prestigious alumni honors. The 2024 Alumni Award recipients include seven alumni, two recent graduates, one staff member and one current student.
91²Ö¿â Signs New Agreement with Central Asian Nation of Turkmenistan
91²Ö¿â has entered into an agreement with the Turkmenistan Ministry of Education to begin exploring the possibility of creating an educational partnership with several national institutes of higher learning there. The effort is part of 91²Ö¿ââs ongoing commitment to using education to foster global understanding and peace in a divided world.

Statehouse Successes
For Taylor Pierce, her first experience in 91²Ö¿ââs Columbus Program in State Issues turned out to be more than most people would expect. She spontaneously entered and won a contest. She met Ohioâs governor and lieutenant governor. And, she considered a new career path. Not bad for a few weeks in a new city.

Flying High: New Graduate Gains Nursing License, Officerâs Bars and Future
It took three years, a move from California to Ohio, and several other bumps in the road. Still, recent 91²Ö¿â graduate Vincent AhSam-Kreiter has achieved his goals of earning a bachelorâs degree, becoming a registered nurse and being a newly commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force.