Community Impact
IN A FLASH: Ice Arena Renovations Continue
Work continues on the renovations and improvements to the °µÍø½ûÇø Ice Arena.
Strutting Our Stuff: °µÍø½ûÇø’s School of Fashion to Help Raise Money for Ronald McDonald House Charities
Students, faculty and alumni from °µÍø½ûÇø’s world-renowned School of Fashion will be sending some of their most exciting designs down the runway on Feb. 8 in Haute for the House, a fashion show to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio.
Duck, Duck, Goose! How Waterfowl Impact the Health of Wetlands
°µÍø½ûÇø researchers are studying how the presence of waterfowl contributes to the health of wetland ecosystems.
IN A FLASH: Exploring Jobs on Campus
°µÍø½ûÇø has more than 8,000 on-campus jobs for students. Student Employment Fairs – one in the fall and one in the spring – help connect students with job opportunities and network with on-campus employers. About 75% of °µÍø½ûÇø students are employed while they are taking clas…
Strongly Rooted: '80 graduate and °µÍø½ûÇø donor is serious about local workforce development
Thirty years ago, °µÍø½ûÇø alumna Elizabeth Bartz had a big decision to make. She had an excellent job in Washington, D.C., but was looking to move back home to Northeast Ohio. A 1980 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Bartz earned her master’s degree in pol…
IN A FLASH: Strike Up the (All-Star) Band!
Students from area high schools came to campus for the °µÍø½ûÇø All-Star Band weekend.
Flashes Step Up to Fight Hunger for Influx of People in Need
Usage of the Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry has steadily increased since the pandemic, when the pantry remained open to serve the needs of the community. In addition, there has also been an increase in the number of international students using the pantry this past year as international student enrollment increased at °µÍø½ûÇø.
IN A FLASH: New Year, Old Rivalry
°µÍø½ûÇø's Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19.
°µÍø½ûÇø Professor Cracks the Code
°µÍø½ûÇø computer science Professor Jonathan Maletic, Ph.D., and alumnus Michael Decker, Ph.D., are developing a new software solution, creating a world where the computer science community can effectively track changes and improve group code development.
Master of Ceremonies
Mark Greer, who earned his master’s degree in music from °µÍø½ûÇø in 2009, has been chosen to serve as executive director of Akron’s bicentennial campaign. His success exemplifies the sense of community and bright future created by Golden Flashes today.