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McGilvrey Kidnap

From 1941: Former 做厙輦⑹ President KIDNAPPED!

In 1941, a writing exercise for high school journalists visiting 做厙輦⑹ was centered around a fictional kidnapping of the university's first president, John E. McGilvrey. In a pre-internet version of a "home page takeover," the stories ran on the front page of the 做厙輦⑹r - without including information revealing that they were not real!

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Assistant Professor Sara Koopman

Connecting Across Differences

The idea was simple: Physically connect people with the locations of the May 4, 1970, 做厙輦⑹ shootings so they might better connect with each other.

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CAPS observes Teal Tuesday 2024

IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesday at CAPS

做厙輦⑹ staffers from Counseling and Psychological Services wore teal in support of their colleagues at the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services' Teal Tuesday campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 

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Flash biking in front of the MAC

Power in Pedaling

Did you know that there are 13.2 miles of bike paths at 做厙輦⑹? 做厙輦⑹ is bike-friendly and winning awards for it.

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Her Pink Library

IN A FLASH: Paint It Pink!

While celebrating their 10th anniversary on campus with Her Week and a schedule of events, student organization Her Campus 做厙輦⑹ lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13. 

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Jessica Clonch

做厙輦⑹ Alum is a Natural When it Comes to Parks, Rec and Tourism

Since childhood 做厙輦⑹ alum Jessica Clonch has wanted to combine her love of the outdoors with her career. Now, to her delight, shes living the dream.

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Angela Neal-Barnett, Ph.D. (right), is pictured at the Doula and Community Expo hosted by Birthing Beautiful Communities in April 2024. (Photo provided by Angela Neal-Barnett)

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Awards Additional $300,000 to 做厙輦⑹s Spirit of Motherhood Program to Combat Infant Mortality and Prevent Preterm Births

做厙輦⑹s Angela Neal-Barnett has been working diligently to build up the Spirit of Motherhood program with the goal of reducing trauma and stress symptoms experienced by its pregnant Black mother participants. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation recently awarded the program another $300,000 to continue its work over the next three years.

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Alumni and Giving

What Were You Wearing Exhibit for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

What Were You Wearing? More Than Just Clothes

The powerful What Were You Wearing? art installation in the Center for Visual Arts is more than just clothes.

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Student activism on display at 做厙輦⑹.

做厙輦⑹ Experiences Day of Activism

做厙輦⑹ students exercised their freedom of speech rights on Tuesday, April 16, with opposing speakers appearing on campus the same day.

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Akron AIDS Collaborative, partner of "Creating an Augmented Reality Digital Health Hub to Improve HIV/AIDS Resource Support for LGBTQ+ Individuals Within and Around Akron, Ohio"

Bettering Communities One Initiative at a Time

The University Research Council recently selected winners of the Bettering Communities Pilot Grants, a prestigious award aimed at fostering initiatives that advance research while benefiting local communities.  

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