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Three blimps over the 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University Airport.

IN A FLASH: Blimp Spotting

Look, up in the sky! As part of Goodyear’s 100-year anniversary celebration of its iconic blimp, three of the company’s airships could be seen cruising the skies over Northeast Ohio last week. 

Tags: Alumni, College of Aeronautics & Engineering, 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University Airport, Community Impact, Community & Society

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Delta Chi Car Smash

IN A FLASH: Mindful Mayem

A 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ fraternity presented its annual car smash in early May to help students de-stress while raising money for cancer research. 

Tags: Student Organizations, Community & Society, Community Impact

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Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the AMLCI.

Celebrating 60 Years: Illustrious Past, Innovation for the Future

A star-studded lineup of scientists returned to 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University April 25-26 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute.

Tags: Research & Science, Global Reach, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive

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Jayrelis Capeles gets a hug from her brother, Joshua Ortiz at the 2025 Spring Commencement in the MACC

Mission: Graduation Surprise

When Jayrelis Capeles walked across the stage at 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University this spring, she was already brimming with emotion. She had just earned not one, but two degrees — in psychology and sociology — and was celebrating the end of her college journey that began in 2021. But the most unforgettable moment wasn’t the walk or the tassel turn.

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Sociology and Criminology, Department of Psychology, Community & Society

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KSU 115th Birthday Header

Happy 115th Birthday, 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ!

In May, 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University observes two historic institutional anniversaries, the first is of their founding as a school and the second is of the college being established as a university. 

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact, Community & Society

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Earth Fest 2025

IN A FLASH: 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ's Earth Fest

In April, 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµâ€™s Earth Fest was part of a full month of events and activities celebrating Earth Day and Earth Month. 

Tags: Research & Science, Community Impact, Community & Society, Student Organizations, Organizational Sustainability

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Lauren Paterson and Marc Myers

The Interview That Turned Into an Inter-Generational Friendship

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ graduate student Lauren Paterson and former teacher Marc Myers were recently featured on WBUR’s ‘Here and Now’ sharing their work together on The Legacy Project.

Tags: Community & Society, School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences, Community Impact

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Adeagbo in the Ohio Statehouse

Aging with Care Through Technology

As a doctoral student of sociology, Adedayo Adeagbo is doing her research on dignity care for aging people using advancements of technology in healthcare. With a specialization in medical sociology, Adeagbo’s thesis is built on the perceptions and attitudes of healthcare workers and the use of robots for caring for older adults.

Tags: Health, Profiles, Community Impact, Community & Society, Student Life

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1040 Forms and a post-it note saying "tax time"

91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Students Make Filing Less Taxing

With the intent of helping members of the community in need of tax assistance, 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ University’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free income tax preparation services for low-income and elderly taxpayers while giving students real-world experience.

Tags: Students First, Community Impact, Community & Society

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birthday candles

Former 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Staffer Turns 110

Ethelyn VonHelmers Fitzsimmons of Mantua, who served as a secretary for three 91Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ presidents, will celebrate her 110th birthday on May 17.

Tags: Community & Society, Profiles

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