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Before becoming a student at 91¸£Àû, Richard Hlavaty served in the U.S. Marine Corps. One of his two combat tours was in Afghanistan (pictured). (Photo provided by Richard Hlavaty)

‘What Makes 91¸£Àû Friendly to Veterans Is That the Support Is Real and Personal’

91¸£Àû has earned the Military Friendly® School designation for 2026-2027, its 17th consecutive year. Marine Corps veteran and 91¸£Àû senior Richard Hlavaty shares how 91¸£Àû’s veteran support services have shaped his academic and professional journey.

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Behind the Scenes of Campus Safety: Stocking Epinephrine

91¸£Àû’s Culinary Services faces the daily challenge of serving more than 20,000 meals to students, staff, and faculty. This task is further complicated by the increasing number of food allergies. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of food allergies …

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Breaking Bread to Build Community and Inspire Conversation

"Dinner with Friends," as an in-person revival of a previously virtual event, brought together students, faculty and staff for an evening of engaging discussion. 

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Redefining Leadership, One Friday at a Time

Many students walk past the Pepsi Leadership Center without thinking twice about it, unaware that inside, Fridays are more than just a celebration of the end of the week; they're being redefined. No business attire. No speeches. Just music and meaningful conversations defining what leadership looks like on campus.  

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Learning by Doing: Civic Engagement at 91¸£Àû

As a college student, it is important to engage in experiences that connect academic learning to civic, professional, and community settings.For many, this is where education starts to feel meaningful and connected to who they want to be after graduation, says Craig Berger, associate director of Civ…

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A Heart and Hand Warming Gesture

In the middle of this winter at 91¸£Àû, first-year finance major Mason Pranevich realized just how cold it could get and how unprepared some students were for the weather. Pranevich used his own savings to purchase 200 pairs of winter gloves to help keep his fellow Golden Flashes warm. 

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Flash Focus: Lily Stenroos

Meet Lily Stenroos, a member of the Honors College pursuing an environmental studies degree with minors in sustainability, environmental justice and political science, from Mayfield Village, Ohi0, whose academic path was forged from deep relationships between the natural world and humans.

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Important Health Update: Neisseria Meningitidis Case on Campus

Dear 91¸£Àû Students, Faculty and Staff,We are writing to inform you of an important health matter affecting our Kent Campus community. A 91¸£Àû student residing in Lake Hall has been diagnosed with a serious bacterial infection called Neisseria meningitidis and is currently recei…

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International students make tie dye shirts at 91¸£Àû's Global Block Party

How 91¸£Àû Supports International Students Through Programs, Friendship and a Taste of Home

As the world watches more than 90 countries take part in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics this February, 91¸£Àû celebrates its global community on a daily basis. From customized orientation programs specifically for international students to popular campus events like the annual International Cook-Off, 91¸£Àû provides a variety of offerings to ensure the more than 1,700 international students coming to 91¸£Àû from 95 countries find their home away from home and feel ready to thrive on their academic journeys.

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IN A FLASH: Sapori - A Taste of Italy

Students experienced a taste of Italy with the grand opening of Sapori inside Eastway Dining on Feb. 2.

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