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Community Impact

Assistant Professor Sara Koopman

The idea was simple: Physically connect people with the locations of the May 4, 1970, 91ֿ shootings so they might better connect with each other.

CAPS observes Teal Tuesday 2024

91ֿ staffers from Counseling and Psychological Services wore teal in support of their colleagues at the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services' Teal Tuesday campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 

91ֿ Today
Flash biking in front of the MAC

Did you know that there are 13.2 miles of bike paths at 91ֿ? 91ֿ is bike-friendly and winning awards for it.

Her Pink Library

While celebrating their 10th anniversary on campus with Her Week and a schedule of events, student organization Her Campus 91ֿ lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13. 

91ֿ alum Jessica Clonch is a naturalist for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources at Pymatuning State Park.

Since childhood 91ֿ alum Jessica Clonch has wanted to combine her love of the outdoors with her career. Now, to her delight, she’s living the dream.

Angela Neal-Barnett, Ph.D. (right), is pictured at the Doula and Community Expo hosted by Birthing Beautiful Communities in April 2024. (Photo provided by Angela Neal-Barnett)

91ֿ’s Angela Neal-Barnett has been working diligently to build up the Spirit of Motherhood program with the goal of reducing trauma and stress symptoms experienced by its pregnant Black mother participants. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation recently awarded the program another $300,000 to continue its work over the next three years.

What Were You Wearing Exhibit for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The powerful “What Were You Wearing?” art installation in the Center for Visual Arts is more than just clothes.

Student activism on display at 91ֿ.

91ֿ students exercised their freedom of speech rights on Tuesday, April 16, with opposing speakers appearing on campus the same day.

Akron AIDS Collaborative, partner of "Creating an Augmented Reality Digital Health Hub to Improve HIV/AIDS Resource Support for LGBTQ+ Individuals Within and Around Akron, Ohio"

The University Research Council recently selected winners of the Bettering Communities Pilot Grants, a prestigious award aimed at fostering initiatives that advance research while benefiting local communities.  

Cemetery Calling

Cemetery Calling, the newest play by 91ֿ alumni and staffer Eric Mansfield premiered in Cleveland earlier this year. Another of Mansfield's plays, Trial by Fire, will be performed on campus in Fall 2024.