University News
From Honors Student to Tour Guide: Broadcast Journalism Senior Featured on WKYC’s Unzipped Series
Phillip Grant, Jr. grew up in Kent, Ohio, and attends 51³Ô¹ÏÍø as a broadcast journalism major. Considering he has spent the majority of his life in the Tree City, Mr. Grant is the perfect tour guide for WKYC's Danielle Wiggins. Watch as Mr. Grant shows Ms. Wiggins all the town has to offer.
By the Book: Recommended Reading on May 4, 1970
Plenty has been written about May 4, 1970. Ken Burhanna, dean of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Libraries, offers his preferred reading list.
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.