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Giving Tuesday graphic that indicates $2,867,333+ were raised to impact 91²Ö¿â students.

91²Ö¿â supporters once again joined together during the university’s Giving Tuesday campaign to raise more than $2.8 million to support a variety of student scholarships and programs.

I PROMISE School fourth graders from Akron, Ohio will learn about the brain at 91²Ö¿â's Brain Health Research Institute

91²Ö¿â’s Brain Health Research Institute on Wednesday, Nov. 29, will welcome 94 fourth-grade students from Akron, Ohio’s I PROMISE School for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology. 

91²Ö¿â senior fashion merchandising major Mackenzie Karsten of Clarkston, Michigan, an intern for the 91²Ö¿â Women's Center, looks over donations for this year's university coat drive.

From now through Dec. 15, 91²Ö¿â is collecting clean, gently used or new items of warm clothing for all ages, including coats, hats, gloves, scarves and sweaters, as part of its Winter Coat and Clothing Drive. 

Continue the Tradition 91²Ö¿â Giving Tuesday

Join the proud 91²Ö¿â tradition of giving back this Giving Tuesday season by supporting the KSU fund that means the most to you. 91²Ö¿â’s most generous annual tradition runs Oct. 31 through Nov. 28, with special giving incentives throughout the month that make your impact go further. When we come together, we create a legacy of brilliance that helps our students shine and makes the world Forever Brighter.

91²Ö¿â Today
David Zachrich poses with class after winning the 2023 Outstanding Teaching Award

After decades as a pastor, David Zachrich had a sudden and dramatic reevaluation of his life. A life-threatening heart attack 15 years ago forced him to step back and reconsider his path. Zachrich’s cardiologist challenged him to find something to do that he enjoyed. Zachrich immediately thought of teaching, something he very much wanted to do as a second career, and now he's won an award for it.

Team Sri Lanka took first place in 91²Ö¿â's annual International Cook-off Nov. 17, 2023.

The International Cook-Off Competition, the Office of Global Education's signature event, was held during International Education Week and featured food and beverages from around the world.

SkyHack 2023, held Nov.3-5, awards students more than $9,000 in prizes.

SkyHack awards students more than $9,000 in prizes at the competition held Nov. 3-5, 2023, in the Design Innovation Hub.

91²Ö¿â Today
Jenny Lampe Early Education Classroom

Singing, dancing and yoga are not typical college classroom activities. At least not all in one class. But for Jenny Lampe, lecturer in 91²Ö¿â’s Early Childhood Education Program, it’s important for her students to experience the full preschool education with all of these activities, plus expected activities like reading children’s books.

Mirando teaching

Anthony Mirando, Ph.D., associate professor of construction management, is driven in the classroom because his teaching philosophy is based on respect. He stays on top of his industry, and his enthusiasm and support for students is noticed and appreciated. So much so, students nominated him for an award.