Community Impact

Terri Kent Celebrates 25 Years of Leadership at Porthouse Theatre
If you have attended Porthouse Theatre in the past 25 years, you know the name Terri Kent. At the heart of this theatre, Terri Kent has brought a liveliness that spans decades and communities.

IN A FLASH: Total Eclipse of Campus
It was just a year ago on April 8, 2024, that the 做厙輦⑹ community came together to witness a spectacular celestial event the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.

Spring Break With a Purpose
For 做厙輦⑹ Honors Leadership Academy, spring break took a more impactful approach by traveling to Buffalo, New York, to work with the local community, specifically children.

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.