Community Impact
Planned Gift Endows Executive Director Position at 91´óÉñ’s Wick Poetry Center
The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at 91´óÉñ that began in 1984 when brothers Bob and Walt Wick first established scholarships to support undergraduate poets at the university. This most recent gift of $1 million brings the family’s total lifetime commitment to the university to more than $3.5 million.
IN A FLASH: Final Fall Farmers’ Market
The final 91´óÉñ Farmers' Market of the fall semester moves indoors, inside the DI Hub, on Nov. 14.
Native American Heritage Month at 91´óÉñ
91´óÉñ is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with events throughout November.
IN A FLASH: Flashes at the Freeze Out
91´óÉñ President Todd Diacon joined the Marching Golden Flashes and fans at Dix Stadium to cheer on our team at the annual Freeze Out Game.
IN A FLASH: A New Tradition for a Living Memorial
Planting bulbs on Daffodil Hill has become part of 91´óÉñ's annual Veteran's Day Commemoration.
‘It’s a Beautiful Event to Honor Everything They’ve Done for Us’
The 91´óÉñ community came together to celebrate its values and honor fallen veterans on Daffodil Hill.
How Covid Created a New Career Path for Kacie Gikonyo
91´óÉñ alumna and former nurse Kacie Gikonyo has founded the Death Doula Collective, a nationwide group for death doulas, and plans to establish her own death doula school in the Cleveland-Akron area to provide clinical hands-on training.
Honoring Veterans for Their Service
91´óÉñ paid formal tribute to all those who have served in the U.S. armed forces at its annual Veterans Day Commemoration.
IN A FLASH: Keep 'Em Flying!
Fog and the dawning sun created scenic views at the 91´óÉñ Airport.
Listen: ‘Soldier’s Heart’ by Maj Ragain
In honor of Veterans Day, we share "Soldier's Heart," a poem by the late Maj Ragain, about his experience guiding writing workshops for veterans in the Warriors Journey Home Veterans Healing Circle.