Community Impact
IN A FLASH: Decidedly Positive Chemical Reactions
The chemistry was perfect when young minds from ӰƵ's Child Development Center visited the university's chemistry labs for fun and educational demonstrations.
Career Fair Brings Employers, Opportunities, Wisdom to ӰƵ
ӰƵ’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!
ӰƵ'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 ӰƵ professor has found an antidote: bringing college students and older adults together through simple, meaningful human connection.
ӰƵ’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 ӰƵ 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 ӰƵ 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.
IN A FLASH: Valentines and Canines
A ӰƵ student organization sponsored a puppy kissing booth on Risman Plaza to celebrate Valentine's Day and raise awareness for a very special cause.
‘Dry Bones’ Documentary Sells Out Cleveland Screening
Tara L. Conley, Ed.D., assistant professor in the School of Media and Journalism, is being recognized for her documentary “Dry Bones” in coverage from Ideastream and The Chronicle-Telegram after Karamu House and The Greater Cleveland Film Commission hosted a sold-out screening of the film.