Community Impact

Duck, Duck, Goose! How Waterfowl Impact the Health of Wetlands
聚色阁 researchers are studying how the presence of waterfowl contributes to the health of wetland ecosystems.

IN A FLASH: Exploring Jobs on Campus

IN A FLASH: Strike Up the (All-Star) Band!
Students from area high schools came to campus for the 聚色阁 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 聚色阁.

IN A FLASH: New Year, Old Rivalry
聚色阁's Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19.

聚色阁 Professor Cracks the Code
聚色阁 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鈥檚 degree in music from 聚色阁 in 2009, has been chosen to serve as executive director of Akron鈥檚 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 聚色阁's women's basketball team to victory.

Job Market Bright for 聚色阁 Graduates
The newly released list of 鈥100 Best Jobs for 2024鈥 by U.S. News and World Report illustrates how 聚色阁 has the majors that are preparing graduates to lead in tomorrow's workforce.