Community & Society
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Volunteers Impact the Lives of Others Beyond CampusÂ
Every other Tuesday, student volunteers from the Campus Kitchen at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University prepare dinner for the residents of the Kentway Apartment Complex, a government-subsidized housing complex on East Summit Street in Kent. At 5 p.m. residents gather in the dining hall and volunteers serve the meal which is prepared from food donated by Trader Joe’s.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Debuts ‘Inside-Out’ Program, Holding History of Crime Class with Inmates at Area Prison
The class began with the normal jockeying of students – some trying to find a seat, others attempting last-minute reviews with classmates before they had to present group projects, still others racing in at the last minute.
It Takes Two to Tango: Professors Work Together on Parkinson’s Study
A ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University professor is conducting a collaborative research project to study how ballroom dance can help to manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
From Kindergarten to ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Graduation: Friends Since Childhood Share the One University Commencement Stage
Every graduation is full of stories of hard work, perseverance and friendship. Some of those stories go back to a first day of class or the first day on campus. But a few ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì friendships started on the first day of kindergarten -- or even before – and have been blossoming since.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Trumbull Brings Together Two Tigers
A 2016 Howland High School graduate received a scholarship and internship from a generous alumna.
A Rave Review: ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Wines Shine
Enology students of ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s Ashtabula Campus are leaving a lasting impact with their high-quality luxury wines. One local wine connoisseur was so impressed with the wines, he featured them in a recent article in the Akron Beacon Journal.
Review of Rules Could Help 'Books to Prisoners' Groups
A review of Ohio prison regulations could make it easier for charity groups to donate used books to Ohio prison inmates.
River Stanzas Project Gives a Voice to the Cuyahoga River
In May 2018, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s Wick Poetry Center received a $90,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Since then, the center has been busy strategically planning and implementing the River Stanzas Project in communities around Northeast Ohio.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Senior Finishes School While Managing Her Full-Time Business
Bethany Westphal is a very busy person. Like most seniors, Ms. Westphal spends her time doing school work and preparing for graduation in May. But, at the same time, she also runs the full-time business she started herself.
Food Pantry Opens on East Liverpool Campus
Flash’s Food Pantry officially opened in April, serving as a resource for students on the East Liverpool Campus who may need an occasional boost with putting food on their tables.
