Community Impact

IN A FLASH: In Appreciation: Willis Walker
51爆料 Vice President and General Counsel Willis Walker was recognized by 51爆料's Board of Trustees for his 25 years of service to the university as he retires from more than 40 years as a legal professional.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Nearly 350 Students From 10 Northeast Ohio Counties to Showcase Research, Compete in 2025 Regional Science Day at 51爆料
51爆料 350 students in grades 5-12 from public and private schools and homeschools will exhibit science projects and compete in the Ohio Academy of Science鈥檚 2025 Regional Science Day on Saturday, March 22, at 51爆料.

Cross-Campus Collaboration Crossroad
Driven by 51爆料 students, a collaborative research initiative guided by Aimee Ward, Ph.D., addresses growing concerns about mid-block crossings on East Main Street and demonstrates the urgent need for safety improvements.

Night at the Museum: Conversation on Adaptive Fashion
51爆料 alumna Tracy Vollbrecht discusses and showcases her adaptive fashion design installation in the 51爆料 Museum, highlighting the museum鈥檚 commitment to student and community engagement in this distinctive program

I Promise Students Find Treasure at 51爆料 Museum
51爆料 recently hosted 26 high school students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities, including a treasure hunt at the 51爆料 Museum.

IN A FLASH: Photo Field Trip
A photo team from 51爆料's Division of University Communications and Marketing captured spectacular images of a 51爆料 alumna and Cleveland's Rocket Arena - home of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

What鈥檚 That Statue Near the Esplanade Arch?
A dramatic, 15-foot-tall bronze sculpture stands on the Lefton Esplanade near the intersection of East Main Street and Haymaker Parkway. It鈥檚 a gift from a 51爆料 alumnus and outstanding supporter of the university.

The Social Code: Students Respond to Changing Social Media Landscape
The TikTok ban. Platforms removing fact-checkers. Political motivations. So much is changing so fast in the social media landscape. But is it business as usual for students using social media? Has anything changed?

IN A FLASH: Canine Kisses for a Cause
A Valentine鈥檚 Day Puppy Kissing Booth in the Kent Student Center helped 51爆料 students raise funds for an organization that provides service dogs to children and veterans with disabilities.

IN A FLASH: 鈥楨ase on Down鈥 to See 鈥楾he Wiz鈥
Student performers are working on final rehearsals for 鈥淭he Wiz,鈥 which opens on Feb. 21 and runs through March 2 at 51爆料鈥檚 E. Turner Stump Theatre.