University News
Virtual Events Promote Peace, Anti-Racism as 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Marks the Annual Commemoration of May 4, 1970
To honor and remember the events that occurred on May 4, 1970, virtual events and exhibits hosted by 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students, faculty and staff are scheduled from April 30 through May 4. The virtual events include several powerful speakers and events that promote peace and anti-racism and educate future students about the legacy of May 4, 1970.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Online MBA Ranks No. 35 in the Nation in Fortune’s Best Online MBA Programs 2021 Ranking
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College of Business Administration’s Online MBA ranks No. 35 in the nation in Fortune’s Best Online MBA Programs 2021 ranking released this week.
Governor Names Pamela E. Bobst to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Pamela E. Bobst of Rocky River, Ohio, to the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees. She succeeds former Board Chair and Trustee Ralph M. Della Ratta, and she will serve through May 16, 2030.
Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., Selected as Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., has accepted the position of vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, effective May 1, 2021.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø to Mark 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, With Virtual Event, Honor Wounded Students
Members of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community and people around the world will gather virtually for the 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, the day the Ohio National Guard fired on 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students during an anti-war protest, killing four students and wounding nine other students.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Named One of Nation’s Best for Fashion Merchandising
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s School of Fashion has once again been ranked as one of the nation’s best programs in fashion merchandising according to the educational online learning platform, Study.com.
May 4 Activist Alan Canfora’s Memory and Legacy Will Live Long at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
For 50 years, Alan Canfora was a tireless advocate for the four students killed and nine wounded on May 4, 1970.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Welcomes Chris Dorsten as University Registrar
51³Ô¹ÏÍø is pleased to announce Chris Dorsten as the new university registrar.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Awarded $3.5 Million Choose Ohio First Grants
The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has been awarded Choose Ohio First grants totaling $3.5 million to support students in the critical fields of science (including health professions), technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Kent Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn
The protected prairie surrounding 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Wednesday, April 28, starting around 9 a.m. to allow for new growth during the summer season.