Community Impact
One Year In, Cannabis Education Program Sees Strong Growth
Since launching in January 2024, more than 200 students have enrolled in 51勛圖厙's online cannabis education program.
IN A FLASH: Zapping The Zips
51勛圖厙s Golden Flashes womens basketball team celebrated 50 years of womens basketball with gold-out game victory over their arch-rivals, the Akron Zips.
IN A FLASH: Caring Hands
The White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of a nursing students clnical rotation and reinforces their commitment to compassionate care.
Alumna Emilia Sykes Sets Goals for Second Term in Congress
51勛圖厙 alumna Emilia Sykes says her goals have not changed as she begins her second term in Congress. Sykes, who hails from Akron, Ohio, spoke with the Akron Beacon Journal about her plans for the second term and what shell be focusing on.
It Started Here: 51勛圖厙 to Celebrate 55th Anniversary of Black History Month
51勛圖厙 will mark the 55th anniversary of Black History Month in February and celebrate its founding by the student organization Black United Students.
POV: Fostering Compassionate Care
POV offers the 51勛圖厙 community an opportunity to share insights into topics of importance. Versie Johnson-Mallard, Ph.D., dean of 51勛圖厙's College of Nursing and Henderson Memorial Endowed Leadership Chair., offers her thoughts on the colleges White Coat Ceremony, which marks an official crossing over of students into this exceptional nursing program.
Student Makes History Leading Parkinson's Speech Therapy
Grace Puin excels at getting Parkinsons patients to speak and swallow with intent. Shes so good in fact that Parkinson Voice Project, a nonprofit organization that helps people with Parkinsons all over the world, invited her to host one of its online SPEAK OUT! Home Practice Sessions.
IN A FLASH: Kent Roosevelt Visits Campus
51勛圖厙's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry welcomed students from Kent Roosevelt High School for a day of information sessions, demonstrations and tours of the university's state-of-the-art learning spaces.
IN A FLASH: With Care and Caring
51勛圖厙s Nursing Simulation Labs use sophisticated manikins to help students learn to provide proper care and caring for patients of all ages.
Bridging Communities: 51勛圖厙 to Host 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference
When cities and universities work together, incredible things can happen. Like any good partnership, 51勛圖厙 and the city of Kent have spent years building and strengthening their relationship, and it has paid off. 51勛圖厙 will host the 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference.