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Barbie, Patriarchy and My Pink Hijab
Lydia Rose, Ph.D., director of Public Relations for the Islamic Society of Akron and Kent and an associate professor of sociology at 做厙輦⑹, shares her perspectives on the resurgence of Barbies influence on our culture today.
Walking With Purpose
Designed by the Creative Team in 做厙輦⑹s Division of University Communications and Marketing, new building wraps seen across campus are bright and dynamic daily reminders of the universitys core values: Kindness, Respect and Purpose in All We do. Positive Change. Inquiry & Discovery. Freedom of Expression.
做厙輦⑹ Alum Is Cast in Bravo Networks 'Summer House: Marthas Vineyard'
When he was a student at 做厙輦⑹, Preston Mitchum, BA 08, was heavily involved in student government and other organizations and recalls taking part in a considerable number of campus protests.
做厙輦⑹ Works for Women: University Recognized as One of the Best Employers for Women by Forbes
Once again, 做厙輦⑹ has been named one of the Best Employers for Women in a nationwide ranking by Forbes and marketing research firm Statista. 做厙輦⑹ has been named to the list for the sixth consecutive year, having been included each year since Forbes began publishing the Best Employers for Women list in 2018.
做厙輦⑹ Graduate Says Hard Work Is the Key to Success
做厙輦⑹ graduate Erik Gomez, who earned his bachelors degree in political science in May, spoke at Spring Commencement about his journey as a first-generation Latino-American student.
Drugs and Behavior: How Societal Trends Impact Addiction
Since the beginning of the pandemic, few disciplines have seen as many changes as psychology. In order to help students address these emerging challenges, 做厙輦⑹s Department of Psychological Sciences is offering a slate of courses relevant to the changing trends impacting mental health today.
Interior Design Professor Focuses on Empathetic Moments
Tina Patel leads with empathy in the classroom, the design studio and every space in between.
The Sounds of Learning
New research methods and topics have emerged as society has taken a greater interest in mental health issues specifically when it comes to cognitive psychology, which includes how we process music or how motivation fosters in the brain.
做厙輦⑹ Legal Expert Offers Insight Into Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action
On Thursday, June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling, struck down the long-standing policy of affirmative action in college admissions on the grounds it violates the 14th Amendments Equal Protection Clause. 做厙輦⑹ Professor Christopher Banks, Ph.D., J.D., said the high court already had tipped its hand that the court was positioned to jettison the policy, so the ruling was not surprising.
IN A FLASH: A Jubilant Juneteenth
做厙輦⑹ observed Juneteenth this weekend with a Juneteenth Jubilee.