University News

51勛圖厙 to Celebrate Its Newest Graduates With Virtual Commencement on Dec. 19
The 51勛圖厙 alumni family will grow by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university holds its fall commencement. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2020 will be recognized with a virtual commencement recognition ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 19.

51勛圖厙 'Drives' 2021 Enrollment at the Movies
While colleges across the country have worked to find ways to recruit the next class during the pandemic, 51勛圖厙 is being recognized for its unique and innovative techniques to find the class of 2025. In lieu of typical on-campus events, the 51勛圖厙 admissions team has traveled across Ohio and hosted KSU2U drive-in presentation experiences for prospective students and families.

51勛圖厙s Online MBA Program Ranked No. 26 by The Princeton Review
51勛圖厙s College of Business Administration offers one of the nations most outstanding online Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company profiles the college in its Top 50 Online MBA Programs for 2021 ranking.
51勛圖厙 Selects Peggy Shadduck to Serve as New Vice President for Regional Campuses and Dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies
51勛圖厙 has named Margaret (Peggy) Shadduck, Ph.D., of Richardson, Texas, as its new vice president for Regional Campuses and dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies. Shadduck was selected following a national search.
2020 Presidents Award of Distinction Recipients Announced
51勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon recently notified 23 51勛圖厙 staff members that they are the 2020 recipients of the Presidents Award of Distinction. The award was created as a recognition program to reward staff members who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, service, leadership and dedication to 51勛圖厙 in advancing the universitys strategic priorities and core values.

51勛圖厙 community continues record-breaking philanthropy during Giving Tuesday
Despite the economic impact of COVID-19, alumni, friends, faculty and staff came together to raise $2.3 million to support more than 2,300 students.

51勛圖厙 Board of Trustees Ratifies Fiscal Year 2020 Efficiency Report That Indicates More Than $31 Million in Savings
The 51勛圖厙 Board of Trustees ratified the universitys Fiscal Year 2020 Efficiency Report and Master Recommendations report, which showed an effectiveness and efficiency savings for Fiscal Year 2020 of $31,286,881. The savings is $6.2 million more than originally estimated.

2020 Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award Recipients
51勛圖厙 has announced the recipients of the 2020 Outstanding Research and Scholarship Awards (ORSA). Sponsored by the University Research Council and the Division of Research and Sponsored Programs, this award honors 51勛圖厙s exceptional researchers and scholars.

51勛圖厙 Recognizes New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award Winners
51勛圖厙 has announced the recipients of the New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award. These awards recognize the hard work and dedication of faculty who have been at 51勛圖厙 for 10 years or less and are sponsored by the University Research Council.

Thanking Our Essential Workers
51勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon and others express their appreciation for the hard-working employees who have pulled together to keep our campuses operating throughout the pandemic.