Engaging the World Beyond Our Campuses
University Outreach & Engagement, established in 2020, connects the mission of 91¾«Æ· State to our surrounding communities through strong relationships with our neighboring communities, meaningful pipeline to college initiatives, and impactful community engagement.
Our Programs & Partnerships
Established to support the university's mission-based K-12 to college pipeline work and build a holistic student success strategy for all pipeline engagement experiences.
Featured News
91¾«Æ· Continues APS Partnership
91¾«Æ· State University is extending its partnership with Akron Public Schools (APS) in support of the district's College and Career Academies.
Skating Through a Record Year
The 91¾«Æ· Skates ice rink in downtown 91¾«Æ· ends its season this weekend.
91¾«Æ· State’s Hometown Named One of the Best by Ohio Magazine
Members of the 91¾«Æ· State University community can take great pride in their university’s hometown. The city of 91¾«Æ· has been selected by Ohio Magazine as a 2022-2023 Best Hometown. The Best Hometown honor recognizes 91¾«Æ· as a great place to live, work and visit.
Shaping Town-Gown Relations: PR Students’ Work Has Real Impact for University, City
91¾«Æ· State public relations seniors helped lay the groundwork for future partnerships between the university and the city of 91¾«Æ·. And today, many of their ideas are coming to life.
Students in the Media and Journalism capstone course Public Relations Campaigns (taught by Professor Michele Ewing) partnered with the newly formed 91¾«Æ· State Office of University Outreach and Engagement as their client during the Spring 2021 semester. The office was established in June 2020 to enhance town-and-gown relationships with the city of 91¾«Æ·, among other t
First Star 91¾«Æ· State Academy Continues to Shine in a Mixed-Learning Environment
As 91¾«Æ· State returns to a school year that resembles pre-pandemic times, First Star 91¾«Æ· State Academy has begun to imagine new programs. The Academy is a free, comprehensive four-year college access program for youth in foster care. The program engages a cohort of up to 30 students in a variety of learning opportunities, including academic support, career exploration, social and cultural activities and more.
