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From left: George Sarkis, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, 51勛圖厙 Alum and CEO of State and Federal Communications Elizabeth Bartz, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik andSteve Millard

Strongly Rooted: '80 graduate and 51勛圖厙 donor is serious about local workforce development

Thirty years ago, 51勛圖厙 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 bachelors degree in journalism, Bartz earned her masters degree in pol

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51勛圖厙 All-Star Band Weekend 2024

IN A FLASH: Strike Up the (All-Star) Band!

Students from area high schools came to campus for the 51勛圖厙 All-Star Band weekend.

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The Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry has seen a huge increase in users.

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 51勛圖厙.

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A symbol of the Kent-Akron rivalry: the fabled Wagon Wheel

IN A FLASH: New Year, Old Rivalry

51勛圖厙's Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19. 

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Jonathan Maletic smiling for a group photo with his former Ph.D students and their Ph.D students

51勛圖厙 Professor Cracks the Code

51勛圖厙 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.

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51勛圖厙 graduate Mark Greer

Master of Ceremonies

Mark Greer, who earned his masters degree in music from 51勛圖厙 in 2009, has been chosen to serve as executive director of Akrons bicentennial campaign. His success exemplifies the sense of community and bright future created by Golden Flashes today.

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Local elementary school students cheer on the Golden Flashes on School Field Trip Day

IN A FLASH: Young Golden Flash Fans Pack the MACC

On a special field trip day, more than 1,500 students from local elementary schools cheered 51勛圖厙's women's basketball team to victory. 

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51勛圖厙 is graduating students prepared for the most in-demand jobs of 2024.

Job Market Bright for 51勛圖厙 Graduates

The newly released list of 100 Best Jobs for 2024 by U.S. News and World Report illustrates how 51勛圖厙 has the majors that are preparing graduates to lead in tomorrow's workforce.

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(From left to right) 51勛圖厙 Police Sgt. Anne Spahr and Salem, a black Labrador retriever, walk with 51勛圖厙 Police Officer Miguel Witt and Fredy, a Czechoslovakian shepherd, along the Lefton Esplanade on the Kent Campus.

Paw Patrol: Meet the 51勛圖厙 K-9s

Learn more about the 51勛圖厙 K-9s, past and present, and how they help keep the university safe.

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Graduates and their loved ones celebrated at 2023 Fall Commencements

IN A FLASH: Overwhelming Pride

Joyous emotions erupted from graduates and their loved ones as 51勛圖厙 welcomed its newest class of graduates. 

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