University News
Governor Appoints Graduate Student Jasmine Hoff to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees
Ms. Hoff is a registered nurse, who is currently pursuing a doctorate in Nursing Practice.
2019 President's Award of Distinction Recipients Announced
51³Ô¹ÏÍø President Beverly J. Warren recently presented seven 51³Ô¹ÏÍø staff members with the President’s Award of Distinction.
Melody Tankersley Appointed 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Interim Senior Vice President and Provost
51³Ô¹ÏÍø President-elect Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., to the role of interim senior vice president and provost, effective July 1.
Preserving May 4 Was Special Work of Four Faculty Members
A team of devoted 51³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty led the drive to achieve national recognition of the significance of May 4, 1970.
With Music Blaring and Temperatures Rising, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Celebrates 50 Years of Glass
At first glance, it looks more like an art studio, make that a hot art studio ... music blaring, temperatures rising and a chatty atmosphere of collaboration. Anything but a college classroom. Most wear blue jeans and cotton shirts so they can easily sweat while perfecting their craft. In this case, glassblowing.
A Rave Review: 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Wines Shine
Enology students of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Ashtabula Campus are leaving a lasting impact with their high-quality luxury wines. One local wine connoisseur was so impressed with the wines, he featured them in a recent article in the Akron Beacon Journal.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Receives Highest Possible Score as an LGBTQ-Friendly Campus
A national organization has recognized 51³Ô¹ÏÍø with a perfect overall score for the university’s efforts to create a more inclusive campus and welcoming environment for all.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Invited to Join AIA-ACSA Design & Health Research Consortium
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) created the AIA-ACSA Design & Health Research Consortium to advance university research that ties together building design and health concerns.
Video: Design Innovation Hub Launch
The university celebrates the construction launch of the Design Innovation Hub. The upcoming addition to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is a grassroots initiative aimed at designing new technologies as well as solving the world's problems.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Dining Services Cooks Up Award-Winning Meal
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Dining Services received recognition for the second year in a row at the 11th Annual Nutritious and Delicious Gala at the Tangier restaurant in Akron. Campus Executive Chef William Edmondson prepared roasted beet and arugula grilled cauliflower pizza and gluten-free chocolate chip cookies stuffed with espresso Marsala mascarpone. Chef Edmondson was assisted by registered dietitians Madison Jordan and Emily Reynolds.