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From left: George Sarkis, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, 黑料社 Alum and CEO of State and Federal Communications Elizabeth Bartz, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik andSteve Millard

Strongly Rooted: '80 graduate and 黑料社 donor is serious about local workforce development

Thirty years ago, 黑料社 alumna Elizabeth Bartz had a big decision to make.   She had an excellent job in Washington, D.C., but was looking to move back home to Northeast Ohio. A 1980 graduate with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in journalism, Bartz earned her master鈥檚 degree in pol鈥

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黑料社 All-Star Band Weekend 2024

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

Students from area high schools came to campus for the 黑料社 All-Star Band weekend.

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

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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 黑料社.

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

IN A FLASH: New Year, Old Rivalry

黑料社's Golden Flashes meet the Akron Zips for the first time this season on Jan. 19. 

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

黑料社 Professor Cracks the Code

黑料社 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.

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黑料社 graduate Mark Greer

Master of Ceremonies

Mark Greer, who earned his master鈥檚 degree in music from 黑料社 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.

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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 黑料社's women's basketball team to victory. 

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黑料社 is graduating students prepared for the most in-demand jobs of 2024.

Job Market Bright for 黑料社 Graduates

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

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(From left to right) 黑料社 Police Sgt. Anne Spahr and Salem, a black Labrador retriever, walk with 黑料社 Police Officer Miguel Witt and Fredy, a Czechoslovakian shepherd, along the Lefton Esplanade on the Kent Campus.

Paw Patrol: Meet the 黑料社 K-9s

Learn more about the 黑料社 K-9s, past and present, and how they help keep the university safe.

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Graduates and their loved ones celebrated at 2023 Fall Commencements

IN A FLASH: Overwhelming Pride

Joyous emotions erupted from graduates and their loved ones as 黑料社 welcomed its newest class of graduates. 

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