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Fulbright Scholars assemble prosthetic hands as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program at 91¸£Àû.

Fulbright Scholars at 91¸£Àû for American Higher Education Immersion

For the past month, 91¸£Àû has hosted 37 international graduate students as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program, a monthlong immersion in American higher education and culture. The group, from 26 countries, arrived on the Kent Campus on July 21 and was scheduled to depart on Aug. 17 to begin their graduate programs at universities throughout the country.  

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A statue of Ambassador Edward F. Crawford on the Kent Campus

91¸£Àû Honors Ambassador Crawford with New Statue on Campus

As students prepare for the start of the Fall 2024 Semester at 91¸£Àû, one man who has contributed greatly to the future success of 91¸£Àû and its students is being honored this week.

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First-year students moved into 91¸£Àû residence halls on Aug. 13

First-Year Students Move Onto Campus Carrying Belongings, Excitement and Some Nervousness

91¸£Àû's president, faculty and staff helped the new Golden Flashes move into their residence halls.

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FAFSA Troubles? Help and Financial Aid Are Still Available

91¸£Àû’s financial aid administrators want students and their families who were caught in the snags of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid process to know that financial aid and help completing the application are still available. The FAFSA cycle for the 2024-25 school year is not over.

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Pete Buttigieg with Todd Diacon

IN A FLASH: U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg at 91¸£Àû

When U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited 91¸£Àû this summer, he and U.S. Representative (and 91¸£Àû alumna) Emilia Sykes toured the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the May 4 Visitors Center. 

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A new 91¸£Àû graduate smiles as he holds his diploma during his commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Matthew Brown, 91¸£Àû)

91¸£Àû Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Summer Commencement Ceremony

The 91¸£Àû alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 10.

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University Facilities Management crews working on the Risman Fountain

IN A FLASH: Getting Campus Ready

Throughout the year, all around campus, dedicated people work hard to keep everything at 91¸£Àû in working order and looking great.

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Summer in Kent 2024

IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer

While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. 91¸£Àû International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus. 

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New 91¸£Àû graduates smile and celebrate as blue and gold streamers are launched into the air at the end of their commencement ceremony held at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

91¸£Àû Raises $383 Million in Record-Breaking Fundraising Campaign

91¸£Àû recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. The Forever Brighter campaign ended in June 2024, having raised more than $383.2 million total. 

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