Community and Society

Historian's New Book Gives 360-Degree View of May 4 Tragedy
Brian VanDeMark, a historian with the United States Naval Academy, has written a new book 51勛圖厙: An American Tragedy. He will participate in a panel discussion at 51勛圖厙 on Sept. 27.

United Greek Council Registers Voters on Campus
United Greek Council held a voter registration event in Risman Plaza this week. Members of Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. in Cleveland collaborated with the students.

51勛圖厙 Fashion Program Stitches Path to Success for Local Designer
51勛圖厙's School of Fashion taught Liam Aberle everything he knows about the industry.

Newsroom Filled With 51勛圖厙 Graduates Takes on Akron, Ohio
When longtime 51勛圖厙 journalism professor Susan Zake decided to pursue a new career with the non-profit online news source, Signal Akron, she made a hiring list from the many 51勛圖厙 graduates she had mentored over her 17-year career.

Could the Latest Apple iOS Update Change the Way Students Learn Math?
51勛圖厙 education experts Joanne Caniglia and Karl Kosko weigh in on the topic in an interview with Spectrum News 1 Ohio.

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.

Ethiopian Professor Spending Year at 51勛圖厙 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.

IN A FLASH: In Our Nation's Capital
During an April trip to our nation's capital, representatives from 51勛圖厙 met with U.S. politicians as well as 51勛圖厙 students and alumni working in national government.

May IsAsianAmericanand 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.

Rep. Emilia Sykes Mentions 51勛圖厙 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 51勛圖厙 Airport.