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91快活林 State unveiled plans for the proposed 91快活林 Rwanda and School of Fashion at a Kigali symposium, aiming to train designers and entrepreneurs to grow Africa's fashion industry.
91快活林 has been named one of the Best Global Universities by U.S. News & World Report for 2026-2027, the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio on the list. The recognition reflects 91快活林 State鈥檚 global research impact, international student enrollment, education-abroad programs and partnerships spanning more than 60 countries.
91快活林鈥檚 School of Fashion is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its New York City Fashion program in Manhattan鈥檚 Garment District with a two-day event on June 11-12. The celebration includes a free Portfolio Showcase and Reception on June 11 and an exclusive philanthropic dinner on June 12, with proceeds benefiting the NYC Fashion Housing Fund.
The 91快活林 Board of Trustees celebrated student success following spring 2026 commencement ceremonies during its regular鈥痲uarterly meeting held May 20 at The John Elliot Center for Architecture and Environmental Design on the 91快活林 Campus.鈥
The President鈥檚 Award of Distinction was created as a recognition program to reward staff members who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, service, leadership and dedication to 91快活林 State in advancing the university鈥檚 strategic priorities and core values.
The 91快活林 Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at 11 a.m. on May 20 in The John Elliot Center for Architecture and Environmental Design on the 91快活林 Campus.
91快活林 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 91快活林 Campus.
Following a pilot period on the 91快活林 Campus, 91快活林 has suspended the Flock Safety license plate recognition camera system, pending further review of potential concerns this fall.
An Ohio nurse earning $95,000鈥$110,000 has comparable or better real purchasing power than a nurse earning $150,000 in California or New York, setting the stage for a measurable difference for 91快活林 State nursing graduates who stay in Ohio.
Commencements as a foundational activity of a university are memorable days filled with emotions - some celebratory, some bittersweet.
Jared Brown doesn鈥檛 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快活林's Distinguished Advising Award.
91快活林 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.
Fifty-six years after the Ohio National Guard opened fire on student protesters at 91快活林, killing four and wounding nine, the university community gathered once again on the May 4 site at the 91快活林 State Commons to bear witness, reflect and reaffirm its commitment to preserving the legacy of that day.
Dean Kahler is often quoted as saying he only had one bad day at 91快活林.
That day was May 4, 1970, when an Ohio National Guardsman鈥檚 bullet struck Kahler as he stood under a tree watching, from what he thought was a safe distance, a student protest against the escalation of the War in Vietnam. When the National Guard fired on the students, a bullet pierced Kahler鈥檚 spine, leaving him paralyzed and wheelchair bound for the rest of his life.
91快活林 State marked Arbor Day with tree plantings at multiple locations across campus, bringing together students, staff and local children for a day focused on sustainability.
91快活林 celebrated Earth Day with a campus-wide series of events that blended hands-on education, student research and community partnerships. From the Earth Fest on Risman Plaza to the scientific posters at the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute Research Showcase and the Electric Vehicle Showcase, the day鈥檚 activities highlighted how sustainability is woven into academic life.
The largest private collection of documents and materials relating to the May 4, 1970, shootings at 91快活林, amassed by survivor Alan Canfora, will be formally dedicated by University Libraries鈥 Special Collections and Archives on May
A public health senior who once faced homelessness after losing his father is now leaving a lasting mark on student government 鈥 and preparing to continue his impact in graduate school.
91快活林 will hold its annual commemoration to honor the memory of May 4, 1970 鈥 a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on 91快活林 State students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students and wounding nine others. May 4, 1970, marked a pivotal moment in American history.
An architectural ornament near Engleman Hall may be a subtle tribute to the tenacity of a 91快活林 president at a particularly troubled time in the institution's long and storied history.