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Twin brothers Will and Ray Maynard from Green, Ohio, will end their freshman year as seniors.

Twins Finish Their Freshman Year at 91¸£Àû as Seniors

Just one more year at 91¸£Àû and 19-year-old twin brothers Ray and Will Maynard of Green, Ohio, expect to be graduating and, hopefully, off to medical school.

Tags: Student Life , Research & Science , Students First , College of Arts and Sciences , Department of Biological Sciences

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2026 Spring Commencement

91¸£Àû Celebrates Nearly 5,000 New Graduates at Spring 2026 Commencement

91¸£Àû welcomed nearly 5,000 new graduates into its alumni family last week, completing its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies across three days of celebrations on the Kent Campus.

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A student spins a prize wheel at a table during Thank-A-Giver Day for Flashes Give Back Week

91¸£Àû Students Share Gratitude During Annual Thank-A-Giver Day

91¸£Àû students had the opportunity to reflect on the impact of philanthropy during Flashes Give Back Week in April, including Thank-A-Giver (TAG) Day, an annual event designed to highlight the role of donor support across campus.

Tags: Student Life , Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement , Students First

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Jared Brown Adviser Award

Student Nominations Propel Jared Brown to Distinguished Advising Honor

Jared Brown doesn’t just build schedules; he builds confidence. His ability to turn academic stress into actionable solutions has made him more than just an advisor; it has made him the latest recipient of 91¸£Àû's Distinguished Advising Award.  

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A new 91¸£Àû graduate celebrates after receiving his diploma during the spring 2025 commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Bob Christy, 91¸£Àû)

91¸£Àû Celebrates Nearly 5,000 New Graduates at Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies

91¸£Àû will honor nearly 5,000 graduates from its eight-campus system during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on May 7-9 and May 15. The ceremonies will be livestreamed on the commencement website.

Tags: University News , Students First , Commencement

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91¸£Àû senior Julia Michalak

A Few Parting Words From Julia Michalak

We catch up with senior physical education and sport performance major Julia Michalak between student-teaching classes during her final semester at 91¸£Àû. In a brief Q&A-style interview reflecting on her trials and triumphs from the past four years, Michalak offers some wise words for her younger self and for future Golden Flashes. 

Tags: College of Education, Health and Human Services , Students First , Profiles

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Volunteers pose during Arbor_Day_Planting_2026

A Growing Legacy for 91¸£Àû’s 18th Year as a Tree Campus

91¸£Àû marked Arbor Day with tree plantings at multiple locations across campus, bringing together students, staff and local children for a day focused on sustainability.

Tags: Organizational Sustainability , Students First , University News

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Ivory Kendrick is proud of his accomplishments at USG president.

From Hardship to the Gavel: Ivory Kendrick’s Journey as 91¸£Àû’s USG President

A public health senior who once faced homelessness after losing his father is now leaving a lasting mark on student government — and preparing to continue his impact in graduate school.

Tags: University News , Student Life , Students First , Community Impact

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Matthew Likens speaks at the 26 Solomon Entrepreneurship Speaker Series

91¸£Àû Alumnus Matthew Likens Shares Realities of Startup Leadership with Students

When Matthew E. Likens, ‘75, returned to 91¸£Àû April 15 for the Michael D. Solomon Entrepreneurship Series, he brought students a candid look at the realities of leading a startup. Students got to see the highs, the failures and the lessons learned across decades in global business.

Tags: Students First , Global Impact , Community & Society

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CARES 5 Year Anniversary Celebration

Celebrating Five Years of Care and Advocacy at the 91¸£Àû CARES Center

The CARES Center celebrated its 5-year anniversary on Tuesday, April 14 with an open house that highlighted the accomplishments of the center over the last five years while providing opportunities for tours of the center, complete with birthday cake, refreshments and CARES Center swag.  

Tags: Students First , University News , Community & Society , Division of Student Life

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