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David Kaplan (center), professor in the Department of Geography, is one of three educators honored with the Distinguished Teaching Award, the highest teaching award a tenured or tenure-track professor can receive.

Many professors have certain influences that inspire them to teach. For David Kaplan, Ph.D., professor in 91²Ö¿â's Department of Geography, that inspiration comes from his father.

91²Ö¿â President Beverly Warren delivers the 2017 State of the University Address in the Kent Student Center Kiva.

In her upcoming State of the University address, President Warren will chart one final course for university success, as she spotlights the achievements of the past year and shines a light on 91²Ö¿â’s path for the future.

In honor of John and Fonda Elliot’s generous legacy of giving, the 91²Ö¿â Board of Trustees voted on Sept. 12 to name the pictured building The John Elliot Center for Architecture and Environmental Design.

John and Fonda Elliot have become the largest donors in 91²Ö¿â’s history, providing the largest total outright gift of $10 million as well as a $2 million planned gift, benefiting the College of Architecture and Environmental Design.