Community Impact
I Felt Like I Was Being Welcomed Into a Community
Fostering Pathways for Bright Futures is an innovative program within 做厙輦⑹'s University Outreach and Engagement that provides academic, emotional and social support while connecting young people to opportunities in higher education. It's making a real impact for students.
Crossing the Degree Finish Line at Last
Every semester, 做厙輦⑹ reopens the door to a diploma for students who left college without finishing a degree.
A job opportunity, a family crisis, military service or running out of money there are many reasons why students leave college without completing their studies.
Community Health Worker Supervisor Earns Certificate at 做厙輦⑹
Graciela Alvarez Leon, a community health worker supervisor at the Cleveland Clinic, knows how life-changing support can be. Its about building trust and making sure patients know theyre not alone, Leon said.
IN A FLASH: Welcome to Spring Semester 2026!
On Jan. 12, the Spring Semester began at 做厙輦⑹, across the university's entire eight-campus system in Ohio and 做厙輦⑹'s other locations in the U.S. and around the world.
Six Golden Flashes Named to Crain's 20 in Their 20s List
Six talented 做厙輦⑹ alumni were among the changemarkers recognized in Crains Cleveland Business 20 in Their 20s. These leaders excel in their careers, impact their community and carry their Golden Flash pride wherever they go.
The Shape of Things to Come
A new, temporary roundabout at the intersection of East Main Street and Horning Road has opened, showing how road improvements are beginning to take shape on the north side of 做厙輦⑹'s Kent Campus.
Our Favorite Photos of 2025
做厙輦⑹ Today showcases the university's most striking images from 2025, as captured by staff photographers Bob Christy, Rami Daud and Mike Rich, and their student colleagues, throughout a year of academic achievement, campus celebrations and student success.
IN A FLASH: Flashes of Kindness
A flash of random kindness from a 做厙輦⑹ student turned around a university librarian's bad mood.
Do Roundabouts Have You Going in Circles?
Whether you call them roundabouts or traffic circles, this increasingly popular feature on American roadways can have some drivers spinning. But while roundabouts are considered safer than traditional intersections for vehicle traffic, how safe are they for pedestrians?
IN A FLASH: Scenes From Fall Commencement
做厙輦⑹ conferred degrees to more than 2,400 new graduates in Fall Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13 at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.