Success Story
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Partners With ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University and Cleveland Metroparks to Launch Science Learning App
Educators, scientists and technologists from Cuyahoga Valley National Park, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University and Cleveland Metroparks have partnered to develop a new learning app that is now live and freely available on iTunes. The app, called ParkApps, features a number of different resources aimed at educati…
The Glove That Gives Sign Language a Spoken Voice
At first glance, it looks like an ordinary black glove with a white palm. But if you take a closer look, you will see it is equipped with sensors and a speaker. The glove is in the early stages of helping those who use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with those who do not. In his seni…
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Biology Professor Looks to Stop Alzheimer’s Before It Starts
For decades, biologists researching a cure for Alzheimer’s disease have remained in the dark almost as much as the ailment’s victims. A ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University professor, however, is looking to stop the disease before it starts. Gemma Casadesus-Smith, Ph.D., an associate biology professor in the…
The Flying Flashes Reach the Finish Line Early
What was scheduled to take four days to complete, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s Flying Flashes finished in three. Carissa Marion, a ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì flight instructor and graduate of the university and Jalia Manga, a flight technology major in ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainabi…
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Historic Trip to Cuba Coincides With President Obama’s Visit
From its island greenery and beautiful, clear beaches – to its vintage American cars and aged architecture – Havana, Cuba, is a place where few American college students have explored in more than 60 years. But now that diplomatic relations are being restored between both countries, students from…
The Future of Fuel Cells
The basic concept of a fuel cell is simple – it converts chemical energy into electricity. To hear ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Assistant Professor Yanhai Du, Ph.D., in the College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology tell it, however, the impact of modern and emerging fuel cell technol…
2016 Journalism Grad Wins Student Murrow Award for Video Excellence
Vivian Feke, a recent graduate of ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University who studied broadcast journalism in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, is the winner of the 2016 Student Edward R. Murrow Overall Excellence Award for video.
Scholar Makes Contributions to Podiatric Medicine Education
Scholar of the Month Lawrence Osher Professor College of Podiatric Medicine 1982-present An accomplished doctor and academic, a highly regarded colleague and educator, the June 2016 Scholar of the Month is Dr. Lawrence Osher of ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s College of Podiatric Medicine, a decision…
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Tradition of Athletic Success Continues
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s tradition of athletic success was on full display in early June, earning a national player of the year, a national assistant coach of the year and an honor for excellence throughout its 10 women’s sports. ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì baseball pitcher Eric Lauer earned two significant awards a…
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Holds Grand Opening for Its New Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University celebrated the grand opening of its new Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, located at 350 S. Lincoln St. in Kent, Ohio, on June 3. The event, was free and open to the public. The building houses nearly 100 employees from its Division of Institutional Ad…
