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Avanzando Juntos: Moving Forward Together
Nationally, Sept. 15 marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. This year, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State is celebrating the 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month as Avanzando Juntos: Moving Forward Together with numerous events and celebrations.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Journeys to Be Chronicled This Academic Year
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Today will be following a group of Golden Flashes for the 2023-24 academic year chronicling their efforts and successes during the fall and spring semesters. The group includes students, faculty and administrators who are at different places on their ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï journeys.
Women and Everyday Heroism
A combination of powerful art, reflective dance and historical courage are meant to connect and inspire a new generation of heroes. The art exhibition Holocaust Heroes: Fierce Females Tapestries and Sculpture by Linda Stein takes residence at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State this fall.
Becoming a Better Peacemaker
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's Kigali Summer Institute transforms students into better peacemakers.
‘Represented and Proud’
This week began the annual photo shoot for the Flashes of Pride Poster, which features the faces, names, sexual identity and majors of some of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s LGBTQ+ community and allies.
After the Rain Comes the Rainbow: ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State at Akron Pride
After two days of heavy rains and intense winds across Northeast Ohio, the skies cleared, creating perfect weather for this year’s Akron Pride Festival, which took place on Saturday, Aug. 26, in downtown Akron. ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 35 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï students, faculty, staff and alumni gathered to take part in the Akron Equity March, which kicked off this year’s events.
Barbie, Patriarchy and My Pink Hijab
Lydia Rose, Ph.D., director of Public Relations for the Islamic Society of Akron and ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï and an associate professor of sociology at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, shares her perspectives on the resurgence of Barbie’s influence on our culture today.
Walking With Purpose
Designed by the Creative Team in ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s Division of University Communications and Marketing, new building wraps seen across campus are bright and dynamic daily reminders of the university’s core values: Kindness, Respect and Purpose in All We do. Positive Change. Inquiry & Discovery. Freedom of Expression.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Alum Is Cast in Bravo Network’s 'Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard'
When he was a student at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, Preston Mitchum, BA ‘08, was heavily involved in student government and other organizations and recalls taking part in a considerable number of campus protests.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Works for Women: University Recognized as One of the Best Employers for Women by Forbes
Once again, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï has been named one of the Best Employers for Women in a nationwide ranking by Forbes and marketing research firm Statista. ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State has been named to the list for the sixth consecutive year, having been included each year since Forbes began publishing the Best Employers for Women list in 2018.