Community Impact

IN A FLASH: Scenes of Life at the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Opera Theatre
The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Opera Theatre's Fall 2023 concert explored themes of love in all its forms.

IN A FLASH: Learning the Ins and Outs of Patient Care
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ nursing students learn fundamental skills using sophisticated patient simulators and each other.

‘If You Give It to Us, It Goes to Students’
From Nov. 27-Dec. 15, the Giving Tree in the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ CARES Center provides and easy way to anyone to help Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students in need.

IN A FLASH: Vital Donations, Vital Scholarships
Your blood donations this week help two ways, by saving lives and funding Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ scholarships.

I PROMISE Fourth Graders to Take Over Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Brain Health Research Institute
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Brain Health Research Institute on Wednesday, Nov. 29, will welcome 94 fourth-grade students from Akron, Ohio’s I PROMISE School for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology.

Helping Those Who Help New Moms
Community healthcare providers in Northeast Ohio are encountering an increase in patients seeking maternal mental health services. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ College of Nursing Assistant Professor James Tudhope and his research team aim to make maternal mental healthcare more integrated into regular practice and standard education.

Winter Coat and Clothing Drive Ongoing Through Dec. 15
From now through Dec. 15, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University is collecting clean, gently used or new items of warm clothing for all ages, including coats, hats, gloves, scarves and sweaters, as part of its Winter Coat and Clothing Drive.

IN A FLASH: A Celebration of Native American Heritage
The E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University sponsored a series of events to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.

Changing Lives Through Education and Hope
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ has been awarded a new Department of Justice reentry grant to make college enrollment and other support available for people starting over after incarceration.

Having a Ball at the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Surplus Store
The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Surplus Store helps the university liquidate assets in a sustainable and responsible way while offering unique items at low prices.