Community & Society
Celebrate the Rich History of Black Americans at Juneteenth Jubilee
Juneteenth Jubilee will be held Tuesday June 18 from 11 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. on the Kent Campus, Student Green/Risman Plaza. It is free and open to the public.
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Places First in National Sustainability Competition
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ earned first-place honors in the annual Campus Race to Zero Waste, a nationwide college campus recycling competition.
Refugee Overcomes Obstacles to Graduate and Inspire Community
As a young refugee, Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing, a recent ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ graduate, has not only overcome significant challenges during her time in the United States, but she’s also helping others in similar circumstances.
Ethiopian Professor Spending Year at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ to Escape Persecution at Home
Speaking out against government corruption and ethnic killings in his home country of Ethiopia made Medhin Dollebo, Ph.D., the target of constant threats and harassment.
Nation Remembers Trailblazing Alumna Who Opened Doors for Women in the Military
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ alumna 1st Lt. Ashley White has left behind a far-reaching legacy for her trailblazing military service.
IN A FLASH: In Our Nation's Capital
During an April trip to our nation's capital, representatives from ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ met with U.S. politicians as well as ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ students and alumni working in national government.
May Is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: A Time for Celebration and Education
In 1977, the U.S. government established a time to recognize Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders and their accomplishments. The commemoration started as a week but in the 1990s evolved into a monthlong celebration.
IN A FLASH: Putting Their Best Foot Forward
Ready to serve the community from the ground up, ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s College of Podiatric Medicine welcomed 88 new graduates in its spring Class of 2024.
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Opens New Police Academy in Twinsburg
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ hopes to address the police officer shortage by expanding its police academy to Twinsburg, Ohio, this fall.
Rep. Emilia Sykes Mentions ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Airport in her Support of FAA Reauthorization Act
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act affects millions at airports large and small including in the Akron-Canton Airport, the Akron Fulton Airport and the ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Airport.