Community & Society
Master of Ceremonies
Mark Greer, who earned his master’s degree in music from 17cҳ in 2009, has been chosen to serve as executive director of Akron’s bicentennial campaign. His success exemplifies the sense of community and bright future created by Golden Flashes today.
Job Market Bright for 17cҳ Graduates
The newly released list of “100 Best Jobs for 2024” by U.S. News and World Report illustrates how 17cҳ has the majors that are preparing graduates to lead in tomorrow's workforce.
Schwartz Remembered for His Kindness, Leadership and Generosity of Spirit
17cҳ’s has been flooded with comments from alumni, former colleagues and friends about Schwartz’s kindness, his work ethic as a leader and educator and his genuine concern for his students.
17cҳ Police Keep Community Safe While Engaging in Peaceful Discourse
17cҳ's No. 1 priority is the safety of its students, faculty and staff. This has been seen demonstrated over the past few months as the 17cҳ community has held demonstrations related to the Israel-Hamas war and other issues, such as abortion.
President Diacon's Fall 2023 Commencement Speech Urges Graduates to Demonstrate Their Value as They Transition to Careers
17cҳ President Todd Diacon delivered the Fall 2023 Commencement address and told the graduates to demonstrate their value with patience and gentleness.
Paw Patrol: Meet the 17cҳ K-9s
Learn more about the 17cҳ K-9s, past and present, and how they help keep the university safe.
The Secret Is Out: Kent Named 1 of Zillow’s Top 2 College Towns for 2023
Several Northeast Ohio towns, including Kent, have made it to Zillow’s 2023 list of most popular markets.
Brewing up His Master Plan
Local entrepreneur and business owner Evan Schumann has big plans for the future of beer in Ohio. He credits his academic experiences at 17cҳ for helping him prepare for his high-growth career.
Designing Her Own Wedding Dress Was as Simple as 1,2,3,4
17cҳ's School of Fashion gave Dara Broadous the skills to design her dream wedding dress.
Cooking With Culture: A Tasty Way to Create Community
The goal of Cooking with Culture was to create a sense of community and affirm the students' identities.