University News
91²Ö¿â Nursing Alumna Reflects on May 4 Tragedy
In the spring of 1970, two-time 91²Ö¿â alumna and registered nurse Pat Gless was a junior in 91²Ö¿â’s inaugural nursing program. While in class on Monday, May 4, a professor rushed into her classroom and warned students who could leave campus to do so. Fifty years later, Gless now reflects on the events surrounding that tragedy and how they have impacted her life and nursing career.
91²Ö¿â Debuts New TV Commercial Produced Entirely In-House
An ecology student testing water in a river. A nursing student assisting a patient. A music student performing onstage. These are just three of the 30 91²Ö¿â students featured in the new 91²Ö¿â TV commercial that was developed and produced entirely in-house by 91²Ö¿â staff members who are all 91²Ö¿â graduates.
Flashes Sign Team IMPACT Recruit Mary Alice Tryda
91²Ö¿â field hockey coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer is pleased to announce the signing of 10-year-old Mary Alice Tryda through Team IMPACT to the 91²Ö¿â field hockey team.
Ascendium Grant Will Streamline Transfers and Increase Student Retention, Graduations
The pathway from a two-year college to 91²Ö¿â will soon become an easier road to travel for Ohio students, thanks to a grant awarded to 91²Ö¿â to collaborate with three Ohio community colleges to streamline the transfer process.
91²Ö¿â Celebrates Homecoming
On Saturday, Sept. 21, the 91²Ö¿â fight song blared down Main Street, the city of Kent was flooded with blue and gold, alumni and friends gathered and reminisced about their 91²Ö¿â days, fans packed the stadium to cheer on their beloved Golden Flashes and the entire campus boomed with 91²Ö¿â pride.
Delta Air Lines Program Propels 91²Ö¿â’s Flight Technology Students to Careers as Pilots
91²Ö¿â’s nationally ranked Flight Technology program, in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, is one of only three nationwide that Delta Air Lines selected this year to become a Delta Propel Partner, a program that creates career opportunities for students studying to be future commercial pilots.
91²Ö¿â Board Formalizes New 10-Year Agreement With Tuscarawas Campus
91²Ö¿â’s long-standing relationship with the Tuscarawas County University Branch District to administer the Tuscarawas Campus of 91²Ö¿â will continue through June 30, 2030, in a new 10-year agreement approved by the 91²Ö¿â Board of Trustees.
91²Ö¿â Honors Seven Alumni With 2019 Alumni Awards
The 91²Ö¿â Alumni Association is proud to announce its 2019 Alumni Award recipients. Recipients are chosen based on their exceptional contributions in their chosen profession, in their communities and at 91²Ö¿â.
91²Ö¿â Unveils World-Class FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center
91²Ö¿â’s new FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center provides a world-class training ground to help aviation students and future pilots soar to even greater achievements.
President Diacon Says He Will Use 91²Ö¿â Experience To Succeed
President Diacon says he plans to bring his prior experience to his new role and vision as president, he recently told Crain’s Cleveland Business.