News Archive
Throughout her time at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University, Ya'el Courtney completed a Senior Honors Thesis/Project, authored several published peer-reviewed journal articles and presented at several national and international conferences. As she continues her education at Harvard University, she intends to conduct a significant amount of research focusing on psychiatric diseases.
A team of devoted Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ faculty led the drive to achieve national recognition of the significance of May 4, 1970.
At first glance, it looks more like an art studio, make that a hot art studio ... music blaring, temperatures rising and a chatty atmosphere of collaboration. Anything but a college classroom. Most wear blue jeans and cotton shirts so they can easily sweat while perfecting their craft. In this case, glassblowing.
A 2016 Howland High School graduate received a scholarship and internship from a generous alumna.
Kaycee Marshall, a 2019 Fashion Design major, created a line of formalwear for women in wheelchairs.
Emmaleigh Given recently spent three summers and two winters in a remote biological reserve in the middle of the rainforest in the Alajuela Province of Costa Rica, where she has and will spend several months conducting research on community ecology, and she has one more trip planned. Being hunted by unseen predators isn’t the way most researchers conduct their work. But for some, it’s just part of the day.
Enology students of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 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.
Each semester, PNC recognizes two outstanding Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University students as PNC Achievers. These students exemplify excellence in the classroom, in the community, and in student leadership and development.
A national organization has recognized Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University with a perfect overall score for the university’s efforts to create a more inclusive campus and welcoming environment for all.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) created the AIA-ACSA Design & Health Research Consortium to advance university research that ties together building design and health concerns.
The Fashion School at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University held its 37th annual fashion show April 26 and 27 in the school’s home of Rockwell Hall on the Kent Campus. Models worked the runway which flowed from the catwalk in the Rockwell Auditorium and out into the second-floor atrium, giving viewers an up-close glimpse at the construction of the student-made garments.
The university celebrates the construction launch of the Design Innovation Hub. The upcoming addition to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ is a grassroots initiative aimed at designing new technologies as well as solving the world's problems.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Dining Services received recognition for the second year in a row at the 11th Annual Nutritious and Delicious Gala at the Tangier restaurant in Akron. Campus Executive Chef William Edmondson prepared roasted beet and arugula grilled cauliflower pizza and gluten-free chocolate chip cookies stuffed with espresso Marsala mascarpone. Chef Edmondson was assisted by registered dietitians Madison Jordan and Emily Reynolds.
A review of Ohio prison regulations could make it easier for charity groups to donate used books to Ohio prison inmates.
Sharon Crawford’s story is not one of a typical Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ student in the SSS program. Almost all of the students in the program live near the Kent campus or in one of the on-campus residence halls. Being on or close to campus allows SSS students easy access to tutoring services, the opportunity to participate in workshops and to attend on-campus events and off-campus trips. With Ms. Crawford living in a different state, it was a unique opportunity for Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ to bring her into the program.
State of Ohio officials have renewed a $600,000 technology commercialization partnership between Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University and Cleveland State University.
Instead of traveling to a bustling beach in Florida or a cross-country trip to the Rocky Mountains, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students embarked on a variety of alternative volunteer trips during this year’s spring break.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students celebrate with family and friends after the graduation ceremony held at Dix Stadium.
Two Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University undergraduate students have been awarded prestigious 2019 Goldwater Scholarships from the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. The foundation awards the scholarships annually to students studying mathematics, natural science or engineering.
The Roe Green series continues to prosper in 2019, bringing in actor, writer and director Ron West, ‘82, who has directed multiple pieces for The Second City in Chicago, appeared on Whose Line is it, Anyway? and worked on several other shows and projects.