Community Impact
Duck, Duck, Goose! How Waterfowl Impact the Health of Wetlands
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State researchers are studying how the presence of waterfowl contributes to the health of wetland ecosystems.
Strongly Rooted: '80 graduate and Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State donor is serious about local workforce development
Thirty years ago, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University 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 politic…
IN A FLASH: Exploring Jobs on Campus
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University 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. Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ 75% of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State students are employed while they are taking clas…
Strongly Rooted: '80 graduate and Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State donor is serious about local workforce development
Thirty years ago, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State.
IN A FLASH: New Year, Old Rivalry
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State's Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Professor Cracks the Code
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University 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.
Master of Ceremonies
Mark Greer, who earned his master’s degree in music from Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State in 2009, has been chosen to serve as executive director of Akron’s bicentennial campaign. His success exemplifies the sense of community and bright future created by Golden Flashes today.
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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State's women's basketball team to victory.