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Risman Plaza, close in proximity to the Kent Student Center and University Library, is a popular hangout spot.

Tankersley, Hylton Discuss Ways Students Can Be Successful and Stay Connected During Remote Learning

91²Ö¿â Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., and Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., discussed ways that students can make the most of remote classes while still benefiting from student services during a recent appearance on Facebook Live. Both answered live questions and discussed such areas as summer class schedules, support for struggling students and staying healthy.

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Kent Campus

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Represent 91²Ö¿â With Virtual Video Call Backgrounds

While 91²Ö¿â faculty, staff, students and alumni are working and learning from home, they can show their #FlashesForever spirit during video calls.

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A 91²Ö¿â graduate student presents her research at the university’s annual Graduate Research Symposium.

91²Ö¿â Intends to Offer In-State Tuition for Graduate Programs to Out-of-State Residents

Out-of-state residents who have earned a bachelor’s degree in Ohio will soon be able to save on tuition for graduate programs at 91²Ö¿â thanks to a new in-state tuition option offered by the university.

Tags: University News, Division of Graduate Studies, Graduate Program

Kent Campus

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91²Ö¿â Course to Focus on Communication Related to Pandemics and Global Crises

Communication has shaped the way the world has reacted to the coronavirus pandemic. This fall 2020, 91²Ö¿â is offering a new course that will examine risk communication through the lens of pandemics and other global crises. “Communicating Risk: Global Pandemics and Crises.â€

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Members of 91²Ö¿â’s Undergraduate Student Government painted “Flashes Take Care of Flashes†on the Rock on Front Campus. (Photo credit: Lauren Novick, Tierra Moore and Kaelee Dingey)

91²Ö¿â Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis

91²Ö¿â announced the creation of the Pay It Flash Forward Emergency Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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91²Ö¿â students make their way to and from classes.

91²Ö¿â Announces Immediate Changes to Admissions Approach

Unprecedented challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic necessitate a change in approach to 91²Ö¿â’s admissions process to ensure student access and success. This university has simplified its admissions process beginning with the 2020 Fall Semester.

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Kent Campus

Members of 91²Ö¿â’s Undergraduate Student Government painted “Flashes Take Care of Flashes†on the Rock on Front Campus. (Photo credit: Lauren Novick, Tierra Moore and Kaelee Dingey)

91²Ö¿â Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis

91²Ö¿â announced the creation of the Pay It Flash Forward Emergency Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tags: University News, Division of Institutional Advancement, alumni-news

Alumni

Members of 91²Ö¿â’s Undergraduate Student Government painted “Flashes Take Care of Flashes†on the Rock on Front Campus. (Photo credit: Lauren Novick, Tierra Moore and Kaelee Dingey)

91²Ö¿â Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis

91²Ö¿â announced the creation of the 91²Ö¿â Emergency Grant Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tags: University News, Division of Institutional Advancement, COVID-19 HUB, Success Story

Kent Campus

The names of those killed on May 4, 1970, are displayed on the B’nai B’rith Hillel Marker in the parking lot of Prentice Hall on the campus of 91²Ö¿â.

91²Ö¿â May 4 50th Commemoration Weekend Events Canceled in Response to COVID-19 Virus

In accordance with the order of Amy Acton, M.D., director of Ohio Department of Health, to stay at home to slow the spread of COVID-19, and in the interest of the health and safety of the community, 91²Ö¿â regretfully announces cancellation of the May 4 50th Commemoration Weekend events, scheduled to take place May 1-4, 2020.

Tags: University News, May 4, May 4 Commemoration, Success Story, Featured May 4, May 4 50

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University Libraries Awarded Grant to Completely Digitize Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Collection

On Ohio Statehood Day, February 26, 91²Ö¿â Libraries was awarded a $13,646 grant from the Ohio History Fund to partially cover the digitization costs of their Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Collection. The grant will provide funding to create free, online access to high-resolution, digitized copies of these sought-after resources. Aside from the United States Library of Congress, 91²Ö¿â is the holding institution for the largest and most complete set of Ohio Sanborn maps.

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