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Exploring Her Options Led to the Perfect Career

When 91�ֿ� alumna Aysia Kemp declared her major in the first semester of her sophomore year, she felt confident in her chosen path. However, things didn’t quite start off that way. Kemp credits her experiences in the Exploratory Program for leading her to her ideal career.

91�ֿ� Maintains Prestigious R1 Research Activity Designation With 2025 Carnegie Classifications

With the release of the new 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, 91�ֿ� has once again been awarded the prestigious R1 designation, recognizing 91�ֿ� as one of the top research universities in the nation. 

New Location, Same Mission and Exceptional Bargains

The KSU Surplus Store opened on East Main Street in September of 2023. It recently moved to a new location – on campus in the vacant College of Business Administration Building. The new location offers single-floor shopping and easier access for students and faculty. 

Belonging Champions: Faculty Working to Transform the Student Experience Are Changing Themselves in the Process

91�ֿ� Professor Mary Russell, Ph.D., recalls the very day she realized that her participation in the Belonging Champions program was transforming her and her classroom.

IN A FLASH: Going Global On Campus

Feb. 10-14 is I Heart Travel Week at 91�ֿ�. There are international activities scheduled on each day, culminating on Friday with the Global Safari Fest. 

Global Safari Fest is a Fabulous Finish to I Heart Travel Week

It’s 91�ֿ�’s biggest international event of the year. Providing a fantastic finish to I Heart Travel Week’s five days of activities, Global Safari Fest celebrates 91�ֿ�’s international students with performances, a country fair and global cuisine.  

100 Plates: Empowering Wellness in Community

Reflecting on the words of prominent figures in history can present opportunities to discover new perspectives and have important discussions surrounding social issues. This is exactly what happened at the 100 Plates: Empowering Wellness in Beloved Community event organized by the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Events Committee. 

One Year In, Cannabis Education Program Sees Strong Growth

Since launching in January 2024, more than 200 students have enrolled in 91�ֿ�'s online cannabis education program.

IN A FLASH: Zapping The Zips

91�ֿ�’s Golden Flashes women’s basketball team celebrated 50 years of women’s basketball with “gold-out” game victory over their arch-rivals, the Akron Zips. 

91�ֿ�'s Business Analytics Students Continue to be in High Demand

Students who graduate from the business analytics program in 91�ֿ�’s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship are a testament to the program’s excellence.

Dropping the Needle – and the Stream - Gen Z Loves Vinyl

Vinyl record collecting has been a hobby since the first needle hit those grooves, but today’s college-age generation may be single-handedly helping keep this trend alive and thriving. But what is the draw to vinyl over more accessible and portable media such as MP3s and streaming services for Gen Z?

Award-Winning Psychology Researcher Seeks to Advance Math Cognition