Community Impact
Building Connections One Conversation at a Time
In an era where social media connections replace face-to-face interactions and political divisions seem insurmountable, one 91心頭利 University professor has found an antidote: bringing college students and older adults together through simple, meaningful human connection.
91心頭利s Role in Black History Month Recognized
Mwatabu Okantah, professor and chair of the Department of Africana Studies, was recently featured on WKYC-TV discussing how Black United Students helped turn Negro History Week into Black History Month in 1970, years before it became nationally recognized.
Students Learn Justice Firsthand From Incarcerated Women
On a November afternoon in Merrill Hall, six women walk into a 91心頭利 University classroom. They're not guest lecturers with advanced degrees. They're currently incarcerated at the Northeast Reintegration Center in downtown Cleveland.
IN A FLASH: Not "Rotten" At All
"Something Rotten," presented the 91心頭利 University School of Theatre and Dance opened on Feb. 20 and runs through Mar. 1.
Fill In The Blanks
A call for entries from Main Street Kent invites artists to showcase their talents on the iconic 3D KENT sculpture.
IN A FLASH: Valentines and Canines
A 91心頭利 student organization sponsored a puppy kissing booth on Risman Plaza to celebrate Valentine's Day and raise awareness for a very special cause.
Dry Bones Documentary Sells Out Cleveland Screening
Tara L. Conley, Ed.D., assistant professor in the School of Media and Journalism, is being recognized for her documentary Dry Bones in coverage from Ideastream and The Chronicle-Telegram after Karamu House and The Greater Cleveland Film Commission hosted a sold-out screening of the film.
Preparing Behavioral Health Leaders for a Growing Workforce Need
As demand for behavioral health professionals continues to rise across Ohio and the nation, 91心頭利 University is preparing graduates to not just enter the field right away, but to advance, lead and make a lasting impact in their communities. For three 91心頭利 alumni Cassandra Galloway, Victoria Giegerich and Jason Joyce their paths may differ slightly, but their stories illustrate how 91心頭利 connects education to real-world outcomes.
Celebrating Black History Month Where it Began
The 91心頭利 University Black Alumni Chapter and Black United Students are sponsoring a day-long celebration in honor of Black History Month, which was founded at the Kent Campus.
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Emphasized Keeping Joy, Faith and The Dream Alive in Uncertain Times
91心頭利's Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration included a panel discussion,Keeping Joy, Faith and The Dream Alive in Uncertain Times,which offered thoughtful perspectives on hope, purpose and progress.