Community Impact

Duck, Duck, Goose! How Waterfowl Impact the Health of Wetlands
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ researchers are studying how the presence of waterfowl contributes to the health of wetland ecosystems.

IN A FLASH: Exploring Jobs on Campus

IN A FLASH: Strike Up the (All-Star) Band!
Students from area high schools came to campus for the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ All-Star Band weekend.

Flashes Step Up to Fight Hunger for Influx of People in Need
Usage of the Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry has steadily increased since the pandemic, when the pantry remained open to serve the needs of the community. In addition, there has also been an increase in the number of international students using the pantry this past year as international student enrollment increased at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹.

IN A FLASH: New Year, Old Rivalry
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Professor Cracks the Code
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University computer science Professor Jonathan Maletic, Ph.D., and alumnus Michael Decker, Ph.D., are developing a new software solution, creating a world where the computer science community can effectively track changes and improve group code development.

Master of Ceremonies
Mark Greer, who earned his master’s degree in music from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ in 2009, has been chosen to serve as executive director of Akron’s bicentennial campaign. His success exemplifies the sense of community and bright future created by Golden Flashes today.

IN A FLASH: Young Golden Flash Fans Pack the MACC
On a special field trip day, more than 1,500 students from local elementary schools cheered Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s women's basketball team to victory.