University News

Major Loss Inspires Student's Passion and Positivity
Sophomore Ivory Kendrick, a first generation college student, perseveres despite the hardships he has endured.

SURE Program Ceremony Highlights the Best of the Best Undergraduate Research
Twenty-three students won first place in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience competition with a three-minute presentation and a slide.

IN A FLASH: A Kiss on the "K"
Couples who met at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ participated in a Homecoming tradition on Risman Plaza last weekend.

This Giving Tuesday Season, Continue Our Most Generous Annual Tradition
When we come together, Golden Flashes create a legacy of brilliance that makes the world Forever Brighter.
At ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University, we are continuing the proud tradition of giving back during the Giving Tuesday campaign this November. This monthlong celebration of giving brings the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ community together to support student success and build a brighter future for the blue and gold.
IN A FLASH: Homecoming Heroes
Everyone was at Dix Stadium to cheer for our Golden Flashes at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ's Homecoming celebration last weekend.

¾«¶«Ó°ÒµCommUNITY Lab Is Home Base for This Golden Flash
Since Don’Marie Reid of Akron became a Golden Flash, she has experienced immense support from the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ community, but the CommUNITY Lab is her home away from home where she and many other students receive unconditional support.

‘This Experience Changed Me in More Ways Than I Could Have Imagined’
¾«¶«Ó°Òµ University graduate student Jordon Egbert said taking part in the Kigali Summer Institute in Rwanda has changed his entire perspective on life.

IN A FLASH: ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµSmall Things of Fall
A photo submitted by a ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Today reader captures the small-scale beauty found on campus in fall.

Ready for a Major Exploration
With more than 370 majors to choose from at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ, it can be overwhelming for some students to choose their major and career path for them. This October the Exploratory Advising Center is hosting its first-ever Exploration Month to help exploratory students find their interests and explore the different majors and opportunities ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ offers.

Reimagining the Academy Conference Brings Together 3 Top Universities
A transformational conference on ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ's Kent Campus brought together three of Ohio's top universities.