Students, staff and faculty have an opportunity to give back not only to their community but also to their environment with ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's annual Bra Recycling Drive."We started the Bra Recycling Drive because October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So it's nice since people are thinking about that and maybe cleaning out their drawers," Leah Graham, sustainability coordinator in the Office of Sustainability, said. "It's a good time of year they can donate." According to Graham, the environment can be heavily impacted when there are so many different textiles with nowh...
As election season approaches, first-time voters at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí are preparing to make their voices heard. Whether registering at events like Democracy Fest or researching candidates in their residence halls, students across campus are taking their first steps toward casting their votes.Empowering student voters reflects ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s commitment to an inclusive culture on campus where students can freely share their perspectives and make an impact on their futures. For Josie Giguere, a junior business management major, voting is about taking a stand on issues that dire...
The 2026-27 season is almost here, and ¹ú²úÂ×Àí basketball is inviting Golden Flashes fans to be there for the start of it. The Flashes Tipoff event takes place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. for Fan Fest. Admission and parking are free.Fans will get their first look at the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí men’s and women’s basketball teams and coaching staffs as the Flashes are introduced to the home crowd. From there, the night is all about the fun: games, prizes, performances and a chance to get in on the action with a shot ...
Open Enrollment Overview RecordingOpen Enrollment is now live, and the video below is your guide to making informed benefit decisions for 2027. In this overview presentation, we walk through the Open Enrollment process, explain how to access and submit your elections through the Dynamic Forms portal in FlashLine, and review the benefit options, resources, and key decisions that may apply to you and your family. You will also learn about the new MedFlex Narrow Network medical plan, how it compares with the 85/60 PPO and HDHP options, why it is important to verify your providers before sele...
Careers You’re Exploring
As a CCP student, you have the same access to ¹ú²úÂ×Àí career services as traditional college students.
For Allyson Boyd, ’09, work is a zoo–but she wouldn’t have it any other way. A born and raised Akron native, Allyson Boyd, ’09, has always been embedded in her community through her work and volunteerism. She started her college career at the College of Wooster, but after her sophomore year, she transferred to ¹ú²úÂ×Àí at Stark. There, she met Lisa Waite, a professor who infused real-world experiences into her courses. Allyson took that message to heart, earning a bachelor’s degree in communication studies while working for Downtown Akron Partnership. That position sparked an...
