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The new 2016 edition of The Princeton Review’s “Guide to 361 Green Colleges” features 91�㽶��Ƶ University as one of the most environmentally responsible “green” colleges. “It is a recognition of the advancement we have made with regard to sustainability; we have been working toward sustainability for years,” said Melanie Knowles, sustainability manager for 91�㽶��Ƶ. “We have made progress in so many areas, and that has gotten us on the list.” 91�㽶��Ƶ is recognized for its focus on environmentally friendly transportation. The Kent Campus has a free bus system, Portage Area Regional...

The new 2016 edition of The Princeton Review’s “Guide to 361 Green Colleges” features 91�㽶��Ƶ University as one of the most environmentally responsible “green” colleges. “It is a recognition of the advancement we have made with regard to sustainability; we have been working toward sustainability for years,” said Melanie Knowles, sustainability manager for 91�㽶��Ƶ. “We have made progress in so many areas, and that has gotten us on the list.” 91�㽶��Ƶ is recognized for its focus on environmentally friendly transportation. The Kent Campus has a free bus system, Portage Area Regional...

During International Education Week, the College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED) will showcase the creative projects of seniors Zach Barber, Ben Brannan and several others who studied abroad in Florence during the past spring semester in a special weeklong exhibit. The exhibit is located in the second floor gallery of the new CAED building and a special gallery opening will be held Monday night beginning at 5:30 pm. Each year, the hard work and creativity of CAED students in the KSU Florence program is recognized through a competition entitled “Most Inspiring Students’ Proje...

Love Wins One of the most memorable moments of Homecoming 2016 wasn’t the heartbreaking last-minute loss to The University of Akron, but the heartwarming lovers who shared a “Kiss on the K.” Since the Homecoming tradition began in 2011, 91�㽶��Ƶ couples from across the country have come together on a painted “K” at Risman Plaza for a smooch when the library bells ring at 12:30 p.m. Charles and Nora Kegley (Classes of 1956 and 1960) first met at a Florida beach during spring break and discovered they both attended 91�㽶��Ƶ. The couple, pictured above, recently celebrated their 61s...

Illustrations by Jason Zehner '10 Innovative, generous, tenacious, committed—those are just a few words that describe the 2016 91�㽶��Ƶ Alumni Award recipients, who were commended for their dedication to their professions, communities and 91�㽶��Ƶ at a special ceremony on September 30. Sponsored by the 91�㽶��Ƶ Alumni Association, the alumni awards are the university’s most prestigious honor. The following seven recipients epitomize the characteristics of 91�㽶��Ƶ graduates—and all share a love for 91�㽶��Ƶ. Distinguished Alumni George Newkome, BS ’61, PhD ’66 Medina, Ohio; Pro...