Community Impact
Shining a Light on Black Maternity Care: Movie Screening and Panel Discussion Planned for Black History Month
Â鶹ӰԺ’s Anti-Racism and Equity Institute, in conjunction with University Libraries, on Feb. 6 will host a movie screening and panel discussion for Black History Month addressing the increasing infant mortality rate among African Americans in Northeast Ohio.
IN A FLASH: Back on Track
There was an official ribbon-cutting for the new, high-tech running track that installed at the Â鶹ӰԺ Field House this summer.
IN A FLASH: Ice Arena Renovations Continue
Work continues on the renovations and improvements to the Â鶹ӰԺ Ice Arena.
Strutting Our Stuff: Â鶹ӰԺ State’s School of Fashion to Help Raise Money for Ronald McDonald House Charities
Students, faculty and alumni from Â鶹ӰԺ’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
Â鶹ӰԺ State researchers are studying how the presence of waterfowl contributes to the health of wetland ecosystems.
IN A FLASH: Exploring Jobs on Campus
Â鶹ӰԺ has more than 8,000 on-campus jobs for students. Student Employment Fairs – one in the fall and one in the spring – help connect students with job opportunities and network with on-campus employers. Â鶹ӰԺ 75% of Â鶹ӰԺ State students are employed while they are taking clas…
Strongly Rooted: '80 graduate and Â鶹ӰԺ State donor is serious about local workforce development
Thirty years ago, Â鶹ӰԺ 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 bachelor’s degree in journalism, Bartz earned her master’s degree in pol…
IN A FLASH: Strike Up the (All-Star) Band!
Students from area high schools came to campus for the Â鶹ӰԺ State 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 Â鶹ӰԺ State.
IN A FLASH: New Year, Old Rivalry
Â鶹ӰԺ State's Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19.