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91²Ö¿â students can Explore Cultuer and Careers in Florence, Italy, in March 2026

Exploratory Students Break New Ground with Distinctive Florence Education-Abroad Experience

First-year student Johan Kristoff will be among nine 91²Ö¿â students who will embark on a groundbreaking spring break journey to Florence, Italy, marking the first international experience designed specifically for students to discover their academic path. 

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Liz Piatt, Interim Dean, 91²Ö¿â's University College

POV: 'We Will Support Them Every Step of the Way'

POV shares insights from the 91²Ö¿â community on important topics. Liz Piatt, interim dean of University College, shares her journey as a first-generation college student and how faculty mentorship helped her discover a career path she didn't know existed — one that now allows her to support other first-generation students as they navigate their own transformative college experiences.

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Brianna Benson, assistant director of Community Engaged Learning, is one of the many unsung heroes at 91²Ö¿â.

Unsung Heroes Abound at 91²Ö¿â

Perhaps the best word to sum up Brianna Benson’s role at 91²Ö¿â is “caretaker.â€

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91²Ö¿â alumna Aysia Kemp

Exploring Her Options Led to the Perfect Career

When 91²Ö¿â alumna Aysia Kemp declared her major in the first semester of her sophomore year, she felt confident in her chosen path. However, things didn’t quite start off that way. Kemp credits her experiences in the Exploratory Program for leading her to her ideal career.

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The Provost Leadership Academy looks for ways to improve life at 91²Ö¿â.

Provost Leadership Academy Produces Ideas for Improving Life at 91²Ö¿â

First-year students in the Provost Leadership Academy are asked to look at 91²Ö¿â through a critical lens, with an eye toward how they would change or improve some aspect of university life. Here are some of the ideas being considered.

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Alex Newnes

First-Year Student Finds Her Path Through 91²Ö¿â’s Exploratory Program

When Alex Newnes arrived at 91²Ö¿â this fall, she wasn't sure what career path she wanted to pursue. But unlike many undecided students, Newnes saw this uncertainty not as a drawback, but as an opportunity – one that led her specifically to 91²Ö¿â's Exploratory program.

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I AM FIRST Week 2024

IN A FLASH: I Am First Week

"I Am First Week" at 91²Ö¿â honors the challenges and accomplishments of first-generation students.

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Anthony Claytor raises his diploma during his Commencement ceremony at 91²Ö¿â.

Meet Anthony Claytor, the First I PROMISE Program Scholar to Graduate From 91²Ö¿â

In 2020, 91²Ö¿â President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that 91²Ö¿â would cover four years of tuition costs and one year of room and board. Now, for the LeBron James Family Foundation’s first I PROMISE class, the hard work these students had put in since third grade is paying off. 

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Eboni Pringle Speaks at President Diacon's Inauguration in 2019

'Practice What We Preach!' Pringle Focused as 'Student Warrior' Dedicated to Removing Obstacles

Spend five minutes with Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., and you'll quickly be convinced of her unwavering drive for student success. 

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Adam Cinderich

Leader's Fight With Imposter Syndrome Continues Even After Success

First-generation graduate reflects on obstacles, successes as his leadership journey comes full circle.

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