Community Impact
How One Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Student Turned Pain Into Pride
When Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University senior Julia Michalak was in elementary school and middle school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the idea of going to gym class made her sick to her stomach. Now in her final year at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, Michalak will soon earn her bachelor’s degree in physical education and sport performance, with a goal to help other kids like her overcome their insecurities and learn to enjoy physical education.
IN A FLASH: Sharing Two Decades of Memories
Members of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Interior Design Class of 2005 reunited in October to share stories about what they've been doing during the past 20 years.
From Golden Flashes to Boutique Fashion, a Mother-Daughter Journey
For Barbara Mucci, the path from the classroom to owning a small business has been full of surprises. One surprise is being able to work alongside her daughter, Erica Sutton. These alumnae credit their Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ experiences with helping them to open Mainstream Boutique in Hudson, Ohio.
Recognizing ‘The Courage of Those Who Step Forward and Choose Service Above Self’
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's annual Veterans Day Commemoration included traditional flag-raising ceremonies, a keynote speaker honoring our military members and their families, a remembrance of POW-MIAs, a luncheon for veterans and planting bulbs in memory of fallen service members.
IN A FLASH: Building Networks and Opportunities
The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University College of Architecture and Environmental Design brought more than 70 companies to campus to meet with students at their Fall 2025 Construction Management Career Fair.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Holds Annual Veterans Day Observance
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University holds its annual Veterans Day Commemoration at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, at the Student Green on the Kent Campus. All are invited to attend and pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Cadet's Quick Thinking Saves Four
At 2 a.m. on Pymatuning Reservoir in Pymatuning State Park when a boat capsized, Cadet 1st Lt Jacob Brass used his military training to save four people without hesitation.
This Giving Tuesday, Support the Cause That Speaks to You
At Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, your generosity fuels the causes closest to your heart. From scholarships that open doors for first-generation students, to the arts that enrich our communities, to health initiatives and sustainability efforts that shape our future, your giving makes a real difference. This Giving Tuesday season, your gift goes even further with special giving incentives throughout the month.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Celebrates 16th Consecutive Year of Military Friendly School Designation
For 2025-2026, the Kent Campus has continued the highest recognition of a Gold ranking for the second consecutive year. In addition, Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Collegiate Purple Star designation, first presented to the university in 2022 for its support for veteran and military students, has also been renewed for three years.
‘Rooted & Rising’: Bowman Breakfast Speaker Talks of His Immigrant Experience
This year’s speaker for Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Bowman Breakfast was the embodiment of the symbiotic relationship between the university and the city of Kent that is celebrated at the annual event.
