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Ribbon-cutting for the new track at the 91´óÉñ Fieldhouse

IN A FLASH: Back on Track

There was an official ribbon-cutting for the new, high-tech running track that installed at the 91´óÉñ Field House this summer. 

Tags: Department of Recreation and Wellness Services , Intercollegiate Athletics , Student Life , Community Impact , In a Flash

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Work continues on the 91´óÉñ Ice Arena

IN A FLASH: Ice Arena Renovations Continue

Work continues on the renovations and improvements to the 91´óÉñ Ice Arena.

Tags: University News , Student Life , Office of the University Architect , Community & Society , Community Impact , In a Flash

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Senior fashion design majors Mackenzie Karsten and Daniella Byrnes review candidates during model tryouts at 91´óÉñ's School of Fashion

Strutting Our Stuff: 91´óÉñ’s School of Fashion to Help Raise Money for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Students, faculty and alumni from 91´óÉñ’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. 

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive , Community Impact , Organizational Sustainability , Arts & Culture , Global Reach

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From left: George Sarkis, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, 91´óÉñ Alum and CEO of State and Federal Communications Elizabeth Bartz, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik andSteve Millard

Strongly Rooted: '80 graduate and 91´óÉñ donor is serious about local workforce development

Thirty years ago, 91´óÉñ 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 politic…

Tags: Profiles , Community & Society , 91´óÉñ Works , Community Impact , Alumni

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Spring Student Employment Fair 2024

IN A FLASH: Exploring Jobs on Campus

91´óÉñ 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. 91´óÉñ 75% of 91´óÉñ students are employed while they are taking clas…

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From left: George Sarkis, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, 91´óÉñ Alum and CEO of State and Federal Communications Elizabeth Bartz, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik andSteve Millard

Strongly Rooted: '80 graduate and 91´óÉñ donor is serious about local workforce development

Thirty years ago, 91´óÉñ 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…

Tags: Profiles , Community & Society , 91´óÉñ Works , Community Impact

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91´óÉñ All-Star Band Weekend 2024

IN A FLASH: Strike Up the (All-Star) Band!

Students from area high schools came to campus for the 91´óÉñ All-Star Band weekend.

Tags: College of the Arts , Hugh A. Glauser School of Music , High School Students , Community Impact , Arts & Culture , In a Flash

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The Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry has seen a huge increase in users.

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 91´óÉñ.

Tags: University News , Community Impact , Community & Society

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A symbol of the Kent-Akron rivalry: the fabled Wagon Wheel

IN A FLASH: New Year, Old Rivalry

91´óÉñ's Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19. 

Tags: Mens Basketball , basketball , Intercollegiate Athletics , Community Impact , Student Life , Mid American Conference , In a Flash

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