University News

Wick Poetry Centerâs âDear Vaccineâ to Debut in October as Staged Theatrical Production
The performance, titled will have its opening night at 7 p.m. Oct. 24, in the 700-seat auditorium of the National Academy of Science in Washington, D.C.

Student Multicultural Centerâs New Name Will Honor the Late E. Timothy Moore Â
The 91²Ö¿â Student Multicultural Center will be renamed the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center in recognition of a gift from a former student, D'Andra Mull, Ph.D.

The Oct. 1 Opening File Date for FAFSA Is Fast Approaching
91²Ö¿â freshman Gracie Ford remembers well sitting with her laptop in the bedroom of her North Canton, Ohio, home to begin the important task of filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA.

Avocados, Salt, Garlic and Chopped Onions Just Go Together
Revisiting President Todd Diacon's memorable commencement address from 2021 on National Guacamole Day.

Researchers Gather LGBTQ+ Stories of Resilience During the Pandemic
Molly Merryman, Ph.D., associate professor in 91²Ö¿ââs School of Peace and Conflict Studies, and Lauren Vachon, assistant professor in 91²Ö¿ââs LGBTQ studies program and coordinator of the LGBTQ studies minor program, were instrumental in obtaining a $35,000 grant from the U.S. Department of State for the project Resilience During the Pandemic: LGBTQ+ Stories.

International Student Enrollment Up for Third Consecutive Year
91²Ö¿â is celebrating a 17.7% increase in international student enrollment this year, due in large part to increases in international graduate student admissions.

Honors College Boasts Largest Freshman Class, Population Ever
Daniel Zalamea is a member of the Honors College fall 2022 freshman class, the largest incoming class in the history of the college.

A&E Expo Brings High Energy to Skies Over 91²Ö¿â Airport
Thousands attended the family event, which has been a fixture in the Stow/Kent community for more than two decades.

IN A FLASH: Taking a Lunchtime SPIN Around Campus
91²Ö¿â's wellness program includes free Lunchtime Bike/Scooter Rides for faculty and staff offered monthly from May to September.

Tops in Ohio! 91²Ö¿â Only Public University Named as a âGreat College to Work Forâ
91²Ö¿â is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a recent survey. For the 11th time, 91²Ö¿â has been named a âGreat College to Work For,â which recognizes the colleges that get top ratings from their employees regarding workplace practices and policies.