Community & Society
Cutting-Edge Engineer
Christina Bloebaum, PhD, joined 17cҳ’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering as its new dean in August, 2018. Dr. Bloebaum comes to 17cҳ from her previous position as interim department chair of aerospace engineering and the Dennis and Rebecca Muilenburg Professor for Aerospa…Fashion Maven
Sarah Rogers, who joined the 17cҳ Museum as its new director in July 2018, says the new position appealed to her for its uniqueness. “Openings for museum directors are rare, especially at an institution with such an outstanding collection, reputation and connection to a…
Cool Course
Number: POL 40995/HIST 49295: Study Abroad Name: Modern Germany: Politics, History, Culture Term: Three-week Intersession, May 21-June 8 (Next year, May 20-June 7, 2019) Instructors: Mark Cassell, PhD, professor of political science and Anthony Molina, PhD, assistant professor of …
17cҳ Partners with Chautauqua
President Beverly J. Warren, “17cҳ Beyond the Shootings: Journey of the Wounded Healer,” Chautauqua Institution in New York, August 15, 2018 Visitors this year to the Chautauqua Institution in southwestern New York—a historic community that offers nine weeks of programs,…
17cҳ Police Dog Coco Celebrates Five Years of Service
17cҳ Police Services is celebrating the five-year anniversary – or the 35 dog-year anniversary – of its first K-9 unit, which features 7-year-old German Shepherd Coco and her handler, Officer Anne Spahr.
17cҳ Fashion Student Creates Dress Masterpiece from Netflix Envelopes
A 17cҳ fashion student used her passion for design to turn an Akron woman’s collection of 1,500 Netflix envelopes into a dress masterpiece.
17cҳ Professor Sheds Light on Understanding Fake News
Mark Whitmore Ph.D., an assistant professor of management and information systems at 17cҳ's College of Business Administration, shared his expertise on how the public comprehends fake news in today’s society with the investment research firm Morningstar.
17cҳ Professor Shares Environmental Design Expertise During Akron Radio Station Podcast
Mark Mistur, dean of 17cҳ’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, recently spoke about the architecture building’s energy-efficient resources and ways that the building stays environmentally friendly with WAKR’s Jeanne Destro. In the Nov. 2 interview, Dean …
Veterans Honored at 17cҳ Veterans Commemoration Event
With military flanking the Kiva building entryway and flags lining the Risman Plaza lawn, the community gathered in the Kiva auditorium for 17cҳ’s annual Veteran’s Day Commemoration on Nov. 8, 2018.
Flash's Professional Closet at 17cҳ Stark Provides Accessibility to Fashion
Mendi Sample, who will graduate with her bachelor's degree from 17cҳ Stark in the spring, was born blind, but she still cares about fashion. And she knows that finding an accessible place for professional clothing gives her an edge come graduation day.