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ÂÌñÉçFashion Student Creates Dress Masterpiece from Netflix Envelopes

A ÂÌñÉç fashion student used her passion for design to turn an Akron woman’s collection of 1,500 Netflix envelopes into a dress masterpiece.

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ÂÌñÉçProfessor Sheds Light on Understanding Fake News

Mark Whitmore Ph.D., an assistant professor of management and information systems at ÂÌñÉç's College of Business Administration, shared his expertise on how the public comprehends fake news in today’s society with the investment research firm Morningstar.

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ÂÌñÉçProfessor Shares Environmental Design Expertise During Akron Radio Station Podcast

  Mark Mistur, dean of ÂÌñÉç’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, recently spoke about the architecture building’s energy-efficient resources and ways that the building stays environmentally friendly with WAKR’s Jeanne Destro. In the Nov. 2 interview, Dean …

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ÂÌñÉçROTC cadets salute and stand at attention during the flag-raising ceremony at Risman Plaza.

Veterans Honored at ÂÌñÉç Veterans Commemoration Event

With military flanking the Kiva building entryway and flags lining the Risman Plaza lawn, the community gathered in the Kiva auditorium for ÂÌñÉç’s annual Veteran’s Day Commemoration on Nov. 8, 2018.

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Flash's Professional Closet provides accessibility to fashion.

Flash's Professional Closet at ÂÌñÉçStark Provides Accessibility to Fashion

Mendi Sample, who will graduate with her bachelor's degree from ÂÌñÉçStark in the spring, was born blind, but she still cares about fashion. And she knows that finding an accessible place for professional clothing gives her an edge come graduation day. 

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Flash's Professional Closet at ÂÌñÉçStark Provides Accessibility to Fashion

Dan Palmer, Ph.D. (center), assistant dean of academic affairs and Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley board member, accepts the 2018 Volunteer Organization of the Year Award at Junior Achievement's annual recognition breakfast.

ÂÌñÉçTrumbull Earns Junior Achievement Volunteer Award

Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley has named ÂÌñÉç at Trumbull its 2018 Volunteer Organization of the Year.     Dan Palmer, Ph.D., assistant dean of academic affairs and Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley board member, accepted the …

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ÂÌñÉçTrumbull Earns Junior Achievement Volunteer Award

Southern Comfort Kitchen Founder and CEO Will Matthews Cooks

Southern Comfort Kitchen Cooking up Experiences for Entrepreneurship Students

Two ÂÌñÉçentrepreneurship students have turned their passion for Louisiana cuisine into a new pop-up restaurant, the Southern Comfort Kitchen. 

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WKSU Hosts Election Night Celebration of Democracy

Celebrate democracy with an election night party at WKSU’s Broadcast Center at ÂÌñÉç. Starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, guests will be invited to enjoy snacks and activities – including selfie stations, station tours and keeping tabs on the big maps – as they watch WKSU News in-…

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The ÂÌñÉç women’s rugby team took matters into their own hands when they encountered a tree blocking the road on their way to a match. (Photo credit: Tina Miller)

ÂÌñÉçWomen’s Rugby Team Shows Tree-mendous Effort on and off the Field

The ÂÌñÉç women’s rugby team found themselves facing a literal bump in the road on their way to a rugby match on Oct. 7.

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ÂÌñÉçWomen’s Rugby Team Shows Tree-mendous Effort on and off the Field

ÂÌñÉçROTC cadets distribute American flags as part of the university’s annual Veterans Day observance.

ÂÌñÉçto Honor Veterans on Nov. 8

ÂÌñÉç will hold its annual Veterans Day observance on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. at the Kent Student Center Kiva. The program, Honoring All Who Serve, will include a flag-raising ceremony conducted by a joint color guard from the university’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs on …

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