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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

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’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 ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Fieldhouse

IN A FLASH: Back on Track

There was an official ribbon-cutting for the new, high-tech running track that installed at the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Field House this summer. 

Tags: Department of Recreation and Wellness Services, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Athletics, Fitness, Student Life, Community Impact

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Work continues on the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Ice Arena

IN A FLASH: Ice Arena Renovations Continue

Work continues on the renovations and improvements to the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University 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 ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's School of Fashion

Strutting Our Stuff: ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s School of Fashion to Help Raise Money for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Students, faculty and alumni from ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’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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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì All-Star Band Weekend 2024

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

Students from area high schools came to campus for the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì 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 ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì.

Tags: University News, Community and Society, Community Impact

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A symbol of the Kent-Akron rivalry: the fabled Wagon Wheel

IN A FLASH: New Year, Old Rivalry

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19. 

Tags: Mens Basketball, basketball, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Athletics, Community Impact, Student Life, MAC

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