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Black squirrel eating an acorn

Let's get nuts! The 41st Annual Black Squirrel Festival kicks off today at 4 p.m. on the Student Green and Risman Plaza.

International teachers in the Fulbright TEA Program are spending six weeks at 91ֿ.

A group of 22 secondary school teachers from 20 different countries is spending six weeks at 91ֿ as part of a Fulbright program of professional development for foreign educators. 

Alison Caplan with Jeffrey Miller displays

While Alison Caplan grew up in nearby Akron, Ohio, and has spent time in Kent, when she joined the university as the new director of the May 4 Visitors Center in July, she began to see, and understand, the campus in a whole new light. Caplan is part of a group of Golden Flashes that 91ֿ Today will be following for the 2023-24 academic year.

Student walking near Manchester Hall with grandparents and dog

A full schedule of fun activities is planned for Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend – Sept. 29 and 30 – at 91ֿ. 

Scene of students enjoying a past Black Squirrel Festival

The Black Squirrel Festival returns to Risman Plaza and the Student Green on Friday, Sept. 29, from 4-7 p.m.

Torsten Hegmann, director of 91ֿ's Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, stands in front of the institute's advanced X-ray scattering device, which is drawing scientists to 91ֿ for their research.

If you build it they will come: 91ֿ's advanced X-ray scattering machine is drawing researchers from as far as Canada.

Cindy Smock, bka "Sister Cindy" preached to a crowd on Risman Plaza

Campus preacher “Sister Cindy” Smock shared her message Monday and Tuesday on Risman Plaza.

Mental health advocates

The second Annual Mental Health Awareness Month at 91ֿ will have a unique campaign this fall. 

“We are going to paint 91ֿ green,” said Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at 91ֿ. 

Display of colorful hats at 2023 Latino Affairs Summit resource fair

The 2023 Ohio Latino Affairs Summit, "¡Juntos! Latino Growth Is Ohio Growth," convened on Friday at 91ֿ's Kent Campus. 

A large solar array atop the 91ֿ Field House.

Ohio EPA honors 91ֿ with a platinum award for environmental excellence.