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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì alumna Michelle Abrahamson Robell

How an Award-Winning Teacher Found Her Calling

After a few stops and starts, alumna Michelle Abrahamson Robell found her purpose in a fulfilling (and award-winning) career as a teacher.

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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. 

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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 , Intercollegiate Athletics , Student Life , Community Impact , In a Flash

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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 , In a Flash

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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: Student Life , Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive , Community Impact , Organizational Sustainability , Arts & Culture , Global Reach

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From left: George Sarkis, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Alum and CEO of State and Federal Communications Elizabeth Bartz, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik andSteve Millard

Strongly Rooted: '80 graduate and ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì donor is serious about local workforce development

Thirty years ago, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University alumna Elizabeth Bartz had a big decision to make.  She had an excellent job in Washington, D.C., but was looking to move back home to Northeast Ohio. A 1980 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Bartz earned her master’s degree in politic…

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Alumni and Giving

Spring Student Employment Fair 2024

IN A FLASH: Exploring Jobs on Campus

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University has more than 8,000 on-campus jobs for students. Student Employment Fairs – one in the fall and one in the spring – help connect students with job opportunities and network with on-campus employers. ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì 75% of ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì students are employed while they are taking clas…

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From left: George Sarkis, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Alum and CEO of State and Federal Communications Elizabeth Bartz, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik andSteve Millard

Strongly Rooted: '80 graduate and ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì donor is serious about local workforce development

Thirty years ago, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University alumna Elizabeth Bartz had a big decision to make.   She had an excellent job in Washington, D.C., but was looking to move back home to Northeast Ohio. A 1980 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, Bartz earned her master’s degree in pol…

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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 , High School Students , Community Impact , Arts & Culture , In a Flash

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