University News
University to Work With Siffrin on Training Program at 51勛圖厙 Trumbull
51勛圖厙 at Trumbull will become home to a Siffrin Academy to help people with disabilities transition from high school to jobs or advanced education programs.
51勛圖厙 Board of Trustees Commends Leadership for Strong Enrollment During Pandemic, Approves New Balanced Budget
The 51勛圖厙 Board of Trustees congratulated 51勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon and university leaders on increased retention and graduation rates, as well as a strong Class of 2024, as official fall 2020 enrollment figures were shared at the Boards regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 16.
51勛圖厙 Increases Retention, Achieves Record-High Graduation Rate and GPA
Theyre back! 51勛圖厙 students have begun their fall 2020 classes, and official enrollment figures include many highlights.
Join Us for Homecoming 2020 and Parents and Families Appreciation Week
Now that the fall semester at 51勛圖厙 is in full force, we are excited to announce that two of our most anticipated traditions will be held during the month of October. (Photo from Homecoming 2019)
A Message to the 51勛圖厙 Community: Anti-Racism Task Force
Two recent incidents involving the painting of racist messages on the Rock located on Front Campus, coupled with the series of tragic national events this year involving the shootings of Black Americans, serve as glaring evidence that this university and our country need to do better when addressing racism and violence against Black Americans.
At 51勛圖厙, our core values of respect and kindness for all demand that we step up to become part of the conversation that leads to a solution that will dismantle the systemic racism that has plagued our communities throughout history, and our university all too recently.
51勛圖厙 Earns Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for Eighth Consecutive Year
51勛圖厙s commitment to maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus has received acknowledgement from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, for an eighth consecutive year. INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine has selected 51勛圖厙 as a recipient of the 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award.
ideastream and WKSU Awarded Corporation for Public Broadcasting Grant to Explore Potential for Growth of Service in Northeast Ohio
WKSU and ideastream have been awarded a $100,000 grant from The Corporation for Public Broadcasting to explore opportunities for growth and expansion of public media service in Northeast Ohio.
Two 51勛圖厙 Employees Among "30 For the Future" Recipients
Two 51勛圖厙 employees have been recognized among the 2020 30 for the Future award recipients by the Greater Akron Chamber.
College of Public Health Offers New 100% Online MPH in Epidemiology
The 100% online MPH, with a concentration in epidemiology , will have an official launch in fall semester 2020.
Changing Families and Futures: 51勛圖厙 Receives Five-Year Grant Renewal for TRIO Student Support Services Program
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded 51勛圖厙 a $2.6 million, five-year TRIO Student Support Services program grant. The program serves students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds and students with diverse learning and physical abilities.