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Students Love Ƶ’s Nightlife, Food and Events

From mornings at Tree City Coffee to late nights at Barflyy, Ƶ Ƶ’s community has plenty of food and entertainment options thanks to the help of Main Street Ƶ, now a Nationally Accredited Main Street program for 2024.

Tags: Student Life , Community & Society , Community Impact

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Golden Flash Asset Management Presentation

IN A FLASH: An Investment in Experience

Ƶ President Todd Diacon was among the people who attended  the semi-annual report presentation by the student organization Golden Flash Asset Management in Crawford Hall. Students in this group learn about investing by managing a real portfolio, gaining valuable career experience.

Tags: Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship , Student Life , Community Impact , In a Flash

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Terri Ƶ

Terri Ƶ Celebrates 25 Years of Leadership at Porthouse Theatre

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

Tags: Community Impact , Arts & Culture

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Eclipse on the Esplanade

IN A FLASH: Total Eclipse of Campus

It was just a year ago on April 8, 2024, that the Ƶ community came together to witness a spectacular celestial event – the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.

Tags: Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive , Total Solar Eclipse , Community Impact , Research & Science , In a Flash

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Honor's Leadership Academy in Buffalo for spring break 2025

Spring Break With a Purpose

For Ƶ Honors Leadership Academy, spring break took a more impactful approach by traveling to Buffalo, New York, to work with the local community, specifically children.  

Tags: Community & Society , Student Life , Community Impact

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East Palestine Train

Researchers Publish Groundbreaking Study on Environmental Impact of East Palestine Chemical Spill

Researchers from Ƶ 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.

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

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Women's Lacrosse vs Detroit Mercy 2025

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. 

Tags: Sports , Intercollegiate Athletics , Community Impact , In a Flash

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I Promise students visit the Brain Health Research Institute on March 3.

Brains on Their Minds: I Promise Fourth-Grade Students Have Fun Learning Science

Ƶ’s 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.

Tags: Research & Science , Community & Society , Community Impact , Student Life

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Some Days Mural with 2024 ABSN students

'Some Days' Poetry Mural Inspires Ƶ Ƶ Nursing Students

Some days Ƶ’s 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.

Tags: Community Impact , Student Life , Arts & Culture

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Willis Walker Board of Trustees Meeting March 2025

IN A FLASH: In Appreciation: Willis Walker

Ƶ Ƶ Vice President and General Counsel Willis Walker was recognized by Ƶ Ƶ'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. 

Tags: Board of Trustees , University News , Community Impact , Division of Human Resources , In a Flash

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