Community Impact
Strutting Our Stuff: 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s School of Fashion to Help Raise Money for Ronald McDonald House Charities
Students, faculty and alumni from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’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.
Duck, Duck, Goose! How Waterfowl Impact the Health of Wetlands
51³Ô¹ÏÍø researchers are studying how the presence of waterfowl contributes to the health of wetland ecosystems.
IN A FLASH: Exploring Jobs on Campus
IN A FLASH: Strike Up the (All-Star) Band!
Students from area high schools came to campus for the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø All-Star Band weekend.
Flashes Step Up to Fight Hunger for Influx of People in Need
Usage of the Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry has steadily increased since the pandemic, when the pantry remained open to serve the needs of the community. In addition, there has also been an increase in the number of international students using the pantry this past year as international student enrollment increased at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
IN A FLASH: New Year, Old Rivalry
51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Professor Cracks the Code
51³Ô¹ÏÍø computer science Professor Jonathan Maletic, Ph.D., and alumnus Michael Decker, Ph.D., are developing a new software solution, creating a world where the computer science community can effectively track changes and improve group code development.
Master of Ceremonies
Mark Greer, who earned his master’s degree in music from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø in 2009, has been chosen to serve as executive director of Akron’s bicentennial campaign. His success exemplifies the sense of community and bright future created by Golden Flashes today.