University News

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    Alumni, University News

    Bears Gave Back

    May 10, 2021

    On April 14, through 91ֿ’s “Bears Give Back” day of giving, more than 600 alumni, friends, parents, faculty and staff did just that, supporting more than 80 funds across campus with more than $116,000 in contributions.

    Bears Gave Back 2021
  2. May 10, 2021

    The 91ֿ held its spring commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 8, and Sunday, May 9, at Nottingham Field with more than 1,900 expected graduates. Joining this year’s graduates were approximately 200 of 91ֿ’s 2020 graduates.

    spring commencement 2021
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    Alumni, University News

    91ֿ Breaks Ground on New Empower Center for Athletics

    April 28, 2021

    This spring, 91ֿ is breaking ground on the new Empower Center, a $4 million, entirely donor-funded sports performance building. Thanks to these donors, including lead investors John ’84 and Angela ’89 Schmidt, 91ֿ Athletics will continue their momentum in Division I with this world-class strength and training facility.

    Empower Center groundbreaking ceremony with shovels
  4. April 14, 2021

    91ֿ is planning to return to a comprehensive, on-campus experience for the fall 2021 semester that will include a full schedule of in-person courses and restoring activities and events, allowing students to enjoy experiential learning, campus life and community engagement opportunities.

    Full on-campus experience this fall 2021
  5. April 8, 2021

    The Sears Helgoth Distinguished Teaching Award recognizes 91ֿ's commitment to high-quality and innovative teaching along with the historical importance of the teaching mission at 91ֿ by rewarding faculty members (tenured, tenure-track, contract renewable) who have made outstanding contributions to teaching and learning.

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