Community Impact
IN A FLASH: Earth Month Wrap Up
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì celebrated Earth Month with an exceptionally full schedule of events, not the least of which were the activities on campus surrounding the total solar eclipse!
Breaking Bread to Build Community and Inspire Conversation
"Dinner with Friends," as an in-person revival of a previously virtual event, brought together students, faculty and staff for an evening of engaging discussion.
IN A FLASH: Decidedly Positive Chemical Reactions
The chemistry was perfect when young minds from ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's Child Development Center visited the university's chemistry labs for fun and educational demonstrations.
Career Fair Brings Employers, Opportunities, Wisdom to ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Career Exploration and Development fair connects students with leaders from Disney, Rock Entertainment and more, who share words of wisdom for students.
IN A FLASH: On a Series Streak!
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's Golden Flashes baseball team started their 2026 season strong with a series win over the University of Tennessee Volunteers followed by two additional series wins.
Building Connections One Conversation at a Time
In an era where social media connections replace face-to-face interactions and political divisions seem insurmountable, one ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University professor has found an antidote: bringing college students and older adults together through simple, meaningful human connection.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Role in Black History Month Recognized
Mwatabu Okantah, professor and chair of the Department of Africana Studies, was recently featured on WKYC-TV discussing how Black United Students helped turn Negro History Week into Black History Month in 1970, years before it became nationally recognized.
Students Learn Justice Firsthand From Incarcerated Women
On a November afternoon in Merrill Hall, six women walk into a ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University classroom. They're not guest lecturers with advanced degrees. They're currently incarcerated at the Northeast Reintegration Center in downtown Cleveland.
IN A FLASH: Not "Rotten" At All
"Something Rotten," presented the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University School of Theatre and Dance opened on Feb. 20 and runs through Mar. 1.
Fill In The Blanks
A call for entries from Main Street Kent invites artists to showcase their talents on the iconic 3D KENT sculpture.