Community & Society

Who's Cluff and Why Is His Name on Franklin Hall?
High on its pediment, Franklin Hall bears the inscribed name of a polarizing figure from 91²Ö¿â's past.

From 91²Ö¿â to the White House And Back
The School of Media and Journalism hosted Brenna Parker, digital director for Vice President Kamala Harris, for refreshments and a discussion with Parker about her journey at 91²Ö¿â and beyond.

Soccer Tournament Exemplifies International Day of Peace
The United Nations describes International Day of Peace as a day devoted to strengthening the ideas of peace through observing 24 hours of nonviolence and cease-fire. At 91²Ö¿â, students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrated the day with an international soccer tournament.

Community Food Truck Series Brings 91²Ö¿â Family Together
A variety of food trucks gather in front of the University Library on Wednesdays to supply students, faculty and staff passing by with a quick bite to eat. And the 91²Ö¿â community is taking advantage of it.

Wanna be Confident as Boss? LaunchNET Has Just the Course for You Â
Black Women Bosses (BWB) is designed to help participants learn leadership and business skills, gain community and practice self-care and confidence as an entrepreneur.

Second Annual Banned Books Read-In Highlights Freedom of Speech
It may surprise you to learn that “Captain Underpants,†“Frankenstein,†“The Great Gatsby,†“Hunger Games†and “The Perks of Being a Wallflower†are all popular books that have been banned, along with many others. In honor of Banned Books Week, the Second Annual Banned Books Read-In was held in Taylor Hall.

Alumnus Lloyd De Vos Presents 'Equal Justice Under Law For All'
In celebration of the Constitution Day, New York attorney and 91²Ö¿â alumnus Lloyd De Vos spoke on the U.S. Constitution’s impact on our government and discussed his personal experience arguing a case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Mapping Akron: Wick Poetry Center Begins New Effort to Highlight Akron Neighborhoods Through Poetry
Using poetry to explore Akron, Ohio residents’ sense of belonging to their neighborhoods is the goal of a new project by 91²Ö¿â’s Wick Poetry Center.

Flowers and Foliage Sprouting Wellness and Joy
Nearly 40 people from the 91²Ö¿â community enjoyed a tour of the flowers and trees of Front Campus during part two of the “Walk & Talk: Flowers and Foliage†event, thanks to the Employee Wellness and Health Promotion program and the grounds crew.

91²Ö¿â Golden Lager Is Here!
Alumni brewers at Sibling Revelry Brewing have created 91²Ö¿â Golden Lager - the official craft beer of 91²Ö¿â Athletics.