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ÍøÆØÃÅ alumna Michelle Abrahamson Robell

How an Award-Winning Teacher Found Her Calling

After a few stops and starts, alumna Michelle Abrahamson Robell found her purpose in a fulfilling (and award-winning) career as a teacher.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , Community Impact

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An image of a healthy Black mother and child.

Shining a Light on Black Maternity Care: Movie Screening and Panel Discussion Planned for Black History Month

ÍøÆØÃÅ’s Anti-Racism and Equity Institute, in conjunction with University Libraries, on Feb. 6 will host a movie screening and panel discussion for Black History Month addressing the increasing infant mortality rate among African Americans in Northeast Ohio. 

Tags: Health , Research & Science , Community & Society , Community Impact

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Ribbon-cutting for the new track at the ÍøÆØÃÅ Fieldhouse

IN A FLASH: Back on Track

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

Tags: Department of Recreation and Wellness Services , ÍøÆØÃÅ Athletics , Fitness , Student Life , Community Impact

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Work continues on the ÍøÆØÃÅ Ice Arena

IN A FLASH: Ice Arena Renovations Continue

Work continues on the renovations and improvements to the ÍøÆØÃÅ Ice Arena.

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

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

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

Students, faculty and alumni from ÍøÆØÃÅ’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: Arts & Culture , Student Life , Global Reach , Community & Society , Students First , Nationally Distinctive , Community Impact , Organizational Sustainability

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Spring Student Employment Fair 2024

IN A FLASH: Exploring Jobs on Campus

ÍøÆØÃÅ 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. ÍøÆØÃÅ 75% of ÍøÆØÃÅ students are employed while they are taking clas…

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

Strongly Rooted: '80 graduate and ÍøÆØÃÅ donor is serious about local workforce development

Thirty years ago, ÍøÆØÃÅ 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…

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ÍøÆØÃÅ All-Star Band Weekend 2024

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

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

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

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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 ÍøÆØÃÅ.

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