Community Impact
IN A FLASH: Providing Insight into Innovation
Community leaders toured Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s DI Hub to learn about how the university fosters innovation and collaboration across campus and across disciplines.
'They can do anything and be anything'
As a spouse, a mother and a member of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s LGBTQ+ community, Meghan Schwind shares her thoughts for Women's History Month on challenges women face and her hopes for rising generations of women.
‘Say Yes to Everything’
As part of Women's History Month, the director of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ New York City Fashion shares her experience and offers advice that's both practical and empowering for women looking to break into the fashion industry.
IN A FLASH: Dressing up for Downs
Dress Up for Downs, a Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ student organization recently held its 8th annual fashion show fundraiser . The event, themed "Hollywood Heroes," featured a runway show with designs by Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ fashion design students and raised over $3000 for the Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio.
Lecture Hall, Event Space, or Night Sky?
Did you know we have a planetarium? Well, we do. Smith Hall at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University is home to this versatile room that can be used for classes, events and can even replicate an easier-to-see version of the night sky.
Parkland Survivor David Hogg Discusses Activism, Voting and May 4 During Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Talk
Parkland survivor David Hogg brought his message of activism and voter participation to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University with his talk March 14 in the Kent Student Center Kiva.
‘Tying’ the Community Together
Wellness goes beyond what’s on your plate or how many steps you take in a day. Wellness is holistic and includes how we feel and how we view our place in our communities. With that in mind, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's Employee Wellness invited staff to an open-house Service Day in Heer Hall on Tuesday, Mar. 2, to support the local community.
Flash Friday: Jordan Decatur
Meet Jordan, senior sociology major and wrestler from Akron, who is helping youth on and off the mat, bringing mentorship and new skill sets to the children of East Cleveland.
IN A FLASH: Crawford Hall Set to Open in August
The future home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship continues to take shape on E. Main Street.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Fills Need for Addiction Counselors in Ohio
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s College of Public Health has taken steps to put more addiction counselors to work in Ohio.