Community & Society

¹ú²úÂ×Àí Geographers Make Maps to Help Study Youth Violence
¹ú²úÂ×Àí researchers use geospatial technology to study youth violence in Akron, Ohio.

¹ú²úÂ×Àí Ice Arena Hosts 35th Annual Special Olympics Winter Games
The ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Ice Arena hosted the 35th Annual Ohio Special Olympics Winter Games the first week of February for figure skaters and speed skaters from all over the state.

Students Swap Swimsuits for Service
As spring break quickly approaches, a growing number of ¹ú²úÂ×Àí students are choosing alternative ways to spend their time off.

¹ú²úÂ×Àí and the University of Akron Reveal History of Sports Rivalry
The two schools released videos on their respective social media pages explaining that their sports rivalry began after mascots Flash and Zippy ended their blooming relationship.

¹ú²úÂ×Àí Fashion/Tech Hackathon Set for Jan. 27-29
Students gets ready to innovate, design and bring wearable technology to life at the 2017 Fashion/Tech Hackathon Jan. 27-29.

Historic Landmark Status Helps ¹ú²úÂ×Àí May 4 Site Tell its Story
The National Historic Landmark designation brings mixed emotions, as well as a purpose for current and future visitors to the site.

¹ú²úÂ×Àí May 4 Site Reaches National Historic Landmark Status
U.S. Secretary of the Interior announces the designation of the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí May 4 Site as a National Historic Landmark.

¹ú²úÂ×Àí Men’s Basketball Displays Unity During National Anthem
The ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's men's basketball student-athletes select fans of all races to stand with them in solidarity during the national anthem.

¹ú²úÂ×Àí Airport Recognized for Sustainability Plan
The ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Airport is honored for its environmentally-friendly master plan.