Community & Society
IN A FLASH: Thanks for Giving!
This holiday season ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Recreation and Wellness Services invites people in the community to donate by taking a tag - or three - from the Giving Trees in the Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center from Nov. 17-Dec. 17.
‘We Create Magic for a Living – and We Get Paid for It’
In a fast-paced, reality TV-style competition, students in the Club Management class in ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s Hospitality and Event Management Program worked in teams alongside industry professionals to create styled table settings themed around specific holidays.
How One ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Student Turned Pain Into Pride
When ¹ú²úÂ×Àí 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 ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, 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 ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's Interior Design Class of 2005 reunited in October to share stories about what they've been doing during the past 20 years.
IN A FLASH: Digging In To Honor Veterans
Snowy weather and cold temperatures didn't stop volunteers from taking part in the annual Veterans Day tradition of bulb-planting on Daffodil Hill.
Recognizing ‘The Courage of Those Who Step Forward and Choose Service Above Self’
¹ú²úÂ×Àí'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.
Flash Focus: Richard Skains
Meet Richard Skains, a sophomore economics major and USG director from Rocky River, Ohio, who guides – and literally drives –fellow students toward success.
IN A FLASH: Building Networks and Opportunities
The ¹ú²úÂ×Àí 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.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí Holds Annual Veterans Day Observance
¹ú²úÂ×Àí 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.
This Giving Tuesday, Support the Cause That Speaks to You
At ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, 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.