Community Impact

Researchers Publish Groundbreaking Study on Environmental Impact of East Palestine Chemical Spill
Researchers from 做厙輦⑹ and other institutions have published a study in the Royal Society of Chemistry's journal, Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts, detailing the environmental consequences of the chemical spill and burn following a Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, over two years ago.

IN A FLASH: Flying Through Their Season
With only one month left in their regular season the Golden Flashes Women's Lacrosse team's schedule includes two more games at home an a road trip to Akron.

Brains on Their Minds: I Promise Fourth-Grade Students Have Fun Learning Science
做厙輦⑹s Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 70 fourth-grade students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities to spark their interest in science and technology.

'Some Days' Poetry Mural Inspires 做厙輦⑹ Nursing Students
Some days 做厙輦⑹s College of Nursing students may need a little extra inspiration to keep going. On those days, Some Days, a poem capturing the art and science of nursing, serves as a powerful reminder of why they chose this path.

IN A FLASH: In Appreciation: Willis Walker
做厙輦⑹ Vice President and General Counsel Willis Walker was recognized by 做厙輦⑹'s Board of Trustees for his 25 years of service to the university as he retires from more than 40 years as a legal professional.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Nearly 350 Students From 10 Northeast Ohio Counties to Showcase Research, Compete in 2025 Regional Science Day at 做厙輦⑹
About 350 students in grades 5-12 from public and private schools and homeschools will exhibit science projects and compete in the Ohio Academy of Sciences 2025 Regional Science Day on Saturday, March 22, at 做厙輦⑹.

Cross-Campus Collaboration Crossroad
Driven by 做厙輦⑹ students, a collaborative research initiative guided by Aimee Ward, Ph.D., addresses growing concerns about mid-block crossings on East Main Street and demonstrates the urgent need for safety improvements.

Night at the Museum: Conversation on Adaptive Fashion
做厙輦⑹ alumna Tracy Vollbrecht discusses and showcases her adaptive fashion design installation in the 做厙輦⑹ Museum, highlighting the museums commitment to student and community engagement in this distinctive program

I Promise Students Find Treasure at 做厙輦⑹ Museum
做厙輦⑹ recently hosted 26 high school students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities, including a treasure hunt at the 做厙輦⑹ Museum.

IN A FLASH: Photo Field Trip
A photo team from 做厙輦⑹'s Division of University Communications and Marketing captured spectacular images of a 做厙輦⑹ alumna and Cleveland's Rocket Arena - home of the Cleveland Cavaliers.