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University Communications and Marketing

Mental Health Display in The Kent Student Center

A Display of Support

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s commitment to mental health is on display in a walk-through installation in the Kent Student Center.

Tags: Division of Student Life, University Communications and Marketing, mental health, Students First, Community & Society, Community Impact

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CH-47 Chinook helicopter parked on Centennial Field, with ROTC students boarding

IN A FLASH: Night Flight

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ ROTC students had a special early morning pick up on campus for their weekend exercises.

Tags: Army ROTC, Community Impact, Diverse ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, University News, University Communications and Marketing

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Bob Christy, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s senior photography coordinator, holds his camera while covering Spring 2022 Commencement.

Focusing on the Man Behind the Camera

Serving under four university presidents, Bob Christy is a witness to ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ history. His photos document the university's people, places and points in time. Get to know Christy as ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Today takes a closer look at the man behind the camera.

Tags: Profiles, Students First, University Communications and Marketing, Alumni

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New campaign graphics on the Science Corridor.

IN A FLASH: Inspiring (!) Images Around Campus

Dynamic graphics bearing messaging from the university's new campaign can be seen on buildings throughout campus. 

Tags: University Communications and Marketing, University News, Student Life, Nationally Distinctive

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Baby mountain gorilla at Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park.

IN A FLASH SPECIAL: ‘An Amazing Experience’

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ visitors viewed mountain gorillas in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park as guests of the Rwandan National Police, who provide security for the park and these endangered animals. 

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Global Presence, Global Reach, Office of Global Education, University Communications and Marketing

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Bob Christy with confetti at commencement

Now it's YOUR Turn for a Photo

Bob Christy, a well-known figure on campus for more than 23 years, received a graduate degree from ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ on Thursday.

Tags: University News, University Communications and Marketing, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ College of Communication and Information, Photojournalism, Commencement, Spring Commencement, Community Impact

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UCM's Bob Christy with photo students in Brazil

Pop-Up Photo Instruction in Curitiba, Brazil

A chance meeting on campus turned into a valuable learning experience for a group of photography students in Brazil. 

Tags: Global Reach, Global Impact, Office of Global Education, University Communications and Marketing, American Academy

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Superior Storytelling! ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Earns 15 MarCom Awards

From a mascot superhero to creative clouds to student pilots flying to victory, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s storytelling skills received high marks from , an international competition that honors excellence in marketing and communications that also recognizes the creativity, hard work, and generosity of industry professionals.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, University Communications and Marketing

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Eric Mansfield in Washington, D.C.

Opinion: Being an Ally Is More Than Just Friendship

Eric Mansfield examines what it means to be an ally in the fight against racism. Mansfield is executive director of university media relations in ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s University Communications and Marketing department and an adjunct public relations instructor with the College of Communication and Information.

Tags: University News, University Communications and Marketing

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Rami Daud and Nathaniel Bailey, photographers with University Communications and Marketing, smile after receiving their Silver ADDY Awards. (Photo credit: Smithberger Photography)

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Professionals and Students Recognized at 2020 Akron ADDY Awards

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ brought home the gold after this year’s Akron ADDY Awards, with both professionals and students being recognized for their work. The ADDYs, put on by the Akron Chapter of the American Advertising Federation, celebrate the area’s best creative work in advertising.

Tags: University News, Awards and Honors, University Communications and Marketing, College of the Arts, Division of Institutional Advancement

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