Student Life
IN A FLASH: Do You Bamboo?
51³Ô¹ÏÍø students explored a new dining option on campus as Bamboo had its grand opening in The Hub.
Journalism Major Scores Numerous Front-Page Stories in Knight-Funded Internship
Lauren Cohen, a senior journalism major from Twinsburg, Ohio, has already made an impact during her internship, producing many front-page stories for the Akron Beacon Journal and Signal Akron.
When Success Feels Out of Focus
Students at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship got an honest look at the impact of imposter syndrome and, more importantly, what to do about it.
Olympic Dreams Realized
A group of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students spent their spring break learning in Italy and Greece and attending the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics as part of the Business of the Olympics, an advanced sports administration course.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Community Called to Serve as Poll Workers for May 5 Election
With Ohio's May 5 election approaching, the Portage County Board of Elections is facing a significant shortfall of poll workers, and a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø emerita professor is calling on the university community to step up and fill the gap.
Students Find Their Place to Thrive at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Being a new student at a university can be a huge transition for some. Finding their "fit" and a sense of belonging can be essential to their academic and personal success. Knowing this, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's student organizations, activities, events and recreational services offer students opportunities to de-stress, connect, build networks and find friends for life.
'Studying Is Fun’ – Brothers Spend Spring Break Hitting the Books as Medical College Admission Test Looms
While many students spent the spring break traveling or having fun in the sun, twin brothers Ray and Will Maynard spent the week studying.
IN A FLASH: The Fog of Midterms
Foggy days on campus are a sign that warmer temperatures and springtime weather are on the way.
Success Continues for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Groundbreaking Student Life Study
Nearly 10% of all 51³Ô¹ÏÍø undergraduates are participating in the groundbreaking 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Student Life Study, providing the university with concrete information about what it’s like to be a modern-day college student.
Flash Focus: Tatiana Placer
Meet Tatiana Placer, a graduate student pursuing her master’s in architecture and design at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. Placer was born in Germany on a U.S. military base and was raised mostly in Orlando, Florida. Growing up in a Puerto Rican household, her upbringing was deeply rooted in the Puerto Rican diaspora.