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Turtle Bay Wetland

Duck, Duck, Goose! How Waterfowl Impact the Health of Wetlands

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ researchers are studying how the presence of waterfowl contributes to the health of wetland ecosystems. 

Tags: Department of Biological Sciences, ESDRI, Environmental Science and Design Research Institute, Center for Ecology & Natural Resource Sustainability, Organizational Sustainability, Community Impact, Research & Science

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ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ All-Star Band Weekend 2024

IN A FLASH: Strike Up the (All-Star) Band!

Students from area high schools came to campus for the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ All-Star Band weekend.

Tags: College of the Arts, Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, Cartwright, High School Students, Community Impact, Arts & Culture

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The Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry has seen a huge increase in users.

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 ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ.

Tags: University News, Community and Society, Community Impact

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A symbol of the Kent-Akron rivalry: the fabled Wagon Wheel

IN A FLASH: New Year, Old Rivalry

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ's Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19. 

Tags: akron, Mens Basketball, basketball, ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Athletics, Community Impact, Student Life, MAC

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Jonathan Maletic smiling for a group photo with his former Ph.D students and their Ph.D students

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Professor Cracks the Code

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ 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.

Tags: Research & Science, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive, ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Works

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ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ graduate Mark Greer

Master of Ceremonies

Mark Greer, who earned his master’s degree in music from ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ in 2009, has been chosen to serve as executive director of Akron’s bicentennial campaign. His success exemplifies the sense of community and bright future created by Golden Flashes today.

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact

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Local elementary school students cheer on the Golden Flashes on School Field Trip Day

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 ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ's women's basketball team to victory. 

Tags: Community Impact, University News, Sports, ÌÇÐÄVlogÆÆ½â°æ Athletics, Women's Basketball, basketball

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