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Ericka Shoaff, Assistant Dean of Students and Director, Student Advocacy and Support

91ֿ alumna Ericka Shoaff, ’11, has returned to 91ֿ in a newly created position designed to further support students as a central hub for basic needs resources. She is the assistant dean of students and director of student advocacy and support in the newly created CARES Center. Find out more about her and the center as she answers these 10 questions.

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91ֿ staff members with questions about the upcoming fall semester were able to talk with university leaders Aug. 19 via a virtual town hall.

New 91ֿ graduates smile while holding their degrees after their commencement ceremony in August 2021.

The 91ֿ alumni family grew by nearly 1,300 new graduates as the university held its summer commencement. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2021 were recognized with in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies and a virtual commencement ceremony for all colleges and degrees on Aug. 21.

Chic Canfora Speaking at Events

This fall, 91ֿ and its College of Communication and Information (CCI) will welcome Roseann “Chic” Canfora, Ph.D., as a Professional-in-Residence in the School of Media and Journalism.

Kent Student Center

Parents and students with questions about the upcoming fall semester were able to talk with university leaders Aug. 17 via a virtual town hall on Zoom. Many questions focused on the university's response to COVID-19 and testing requirements as students, faculty and staff return to campus.

Campus Members Celebrate Homecoming

Among colleges and universities that made this year’s list, 91ֿ comes in at No. 8. Only 18 institutions of higher education are recognized.

Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony

Five 91ֿ graduates will compete at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics over the coming weeks, breaking the school’s previous record of four Olympians at the Munich Games in 1972.

Photo of 91ֿ ROTC cadet with American flag

91ֿ has landed a spot on the list of top schools for military-connected students according to the 2021 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges. 

Fans of the 91ֿ Golden Flashes cheer at Dix Stadium.

91ֿ Athletics has announced all sports facilities, including Dix Stadium, the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center) and Murphy-Mellis Field, will be at full capacity for the fall 2021 sport season.