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91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Research Review 2019: Growing Global Citizens
91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß hosts STARTALK Foreign Language Academy, where 20 accepted high school students in Northeast Ohio are immersed into either Russian or Chinese language and culture. The Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies received federal funding for the 12th year to host this academy on campus.

91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Held Fall Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 13 and 14
The 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß alumni family grew by nearly 3,000 new graduates as the university held its Fall Commencement ceremonies. For the Kent Campus, Commencement ceremonies took place Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center.

‘Absolute Thrill!’ 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß PR Graduate in the Middle of Washington Nationals Historic Run to World Series
As the champagne flowed Oct. 15 in the clubhouse of the National League Champion Washington Nationals, there was a 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß connection in the middle of the frenzy that capped the team’s first trip to the World Series.

Students Design Innovative Ways to Connect Bayfront in Erie, Pennsylvania
A three-day trip is underway for 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß students to work with community leaders on finding new and creative ways to connect neighborhoods throughout Erie to its Bayfront, according to YourErie.com

Sociology Professor Says to Reframe Children’s Anxiety in A Positive Light
College of Arts and Sciences professor says that understanding how your child copes with anxiety is key to helping them with back-to-school nerves.

Between Metropolis and Interior: Lobbies and Thresholds
Working in cooperation with the (LAU), 20 interior design students – 10 from 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß's College of Architecture and Environmental Design and 10 from LAU in Beirut – spent nine days in New York City, the design capital of North America, for a workshop.

Educators Summit Kicks Off Yearlong 50th Commemoration of May 4, 1970, at 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß
Student activism and giving voice to students will be the topics of two keynote speakers who are headlining the upcoming 2019 Educators Summit at 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß titled “May 4, 1970 Then & Now: Voices for Change."

Taking Charge: Todd Diacon Assumes Presidency, Meets With Community and Student Leaders
As Todd Diacon, Ph.D., steps into his new role as 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß’s 13th president, his schedule for his first day includes an early workout at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a breakfast with community leaders at the 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Hotel and Conference Center and a luncheon on campus with student leaders.

91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Team Competes in 2019 Air Race Classic
Kenzie Alge, a 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß certified flight instructor and 2019 graduate, and Alex Johnson, a 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß junior flight technology student, make up the 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß team competing in the 2019 Air Race Classic that starts June 18 in Jackson, Tennessee.

From Kent to Cambridge: Alumna Ya'el Courtney to Study Neuroscience at Harvard University
Throughout her time at 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß, Ya'el Courtney completed a Senior Honors Thesis/Project, authored several published peer-reviewed journal articles and presented at several national and international conferences. As she continues her education at Harvard University, she intends to conduct a significant amount of research focusing on psychiatric diseases.