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Becoming a Better Peacemaker
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ's Kigali Summer Institute transforms students into better peacemakers.
‘Represented and Proud’
This week began the annual photo shoot for the Flashes of Pride Poster, which features the faces, names, sexual identity and majors of some of ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s LGBTQ+ community and allies.
After the Rain Comes the Rainbow: ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ at Akron Pride
After two days of heavy rains and intense winds across Northeast Ohio, the skies cleared, creating perfect weather for this year’s Akron Pride Festival, which took place on Saturday, Aug. 26, in downtown Akron. ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ 35 ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ students, faculty, staff and alumni gathered to take part in the Akron Equity March, which kicked off this year’s events.
Barbie, Patriarchy and My Pink Hijab
Lydia Rose, Ph.D., director of Public Relations for the Islamic Society of Akron and Kent and an associate professor of sociology at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ, shares her perspectives on the resurgence of Barbie’s influence on our culture today.
Walking With Purpose
Designed by the Creative Team in ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s Division of University Communications and Marketing, new building wraps seen across campus are bright and dynamic daily reminders of the university’s core values: Kindness, Respect and Purpose in All We do. Positive Change. Inquiry & Discovery. Freedom of Expression.
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Alum Is Cast in Bravo Network’s 'Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard'
When he was a student at ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ, Preston Mitchum, BA ‘08, was heavily involved in student government and other organizations and recalls taking part in a considerable number of campus protests.
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Works for Women: University Recognized as One of the Best Employers for Women by Forbes
Once again, ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ has been named one of the Best Employers for Women in a nationwide ranking by Forbes and marketing research firm Statista. ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ has been named to the list for the sixth consecutive year, having been included each year since Forbes began publishing the Best Employers for Women list in 2018.
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Graduate Says Hard Work Is the Key to Success
ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ graduate Erik Gomez, who earned his bachelor’s degree in political science in May, spoke at Spring Commencement about his journey as a first-generation Latino-American student.
Drugs and Behavior: How Societal Trends Impact Addiction
Since the beginning of the pandemic, few disciplines have seen as many changes as psychology. In order to help students address these emerging challenges, ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ’s Department of Psychological Sciences is offering a slate of courses relevant to the changing trends impacting mental health today.
Interior Design Professor Focuses on ‘Empathetic Moments’
Tina Patel leads with empathy in the classroom, the design studio and every space in between.