Division of Institutional Advancement

Alumna Sarah Shendy, ’06, Named First Director of Ohio Office of Law Enforcement and Recruitment
Sarah Shendy, ’06, has been appointment as the first Director, Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment. Had it not been for °µÍø½ûÇø, she may have never gone into law enforcement.

°µÍø½ûÇø Announces 2020 Alumni Award Recipients
°µÍø½ûÇø is proud to announce its 2020 Alumni Award recipients. Recipients are chosen based on their exceptional contributions in their chosen profession, in their communities and at °µÍø½ûÇø. Sponsored by the alumni association, the Alumni Awards are the university’s most prestigious honors given to alumni.

Opinion: In the Midst of a National Nightmare There Is a Glimmer of Hope
George Floyd's death focused light on what had been America’s ugly secret, the killing of black men by law enforcement officers at a rate far greater than any other race. Wayne Dawson, WJW Fox 8 anchor and °µÍø½ûÇø alumnus, offers his take on what's at stake for America.

°µÍø½ûÇø Professionals and Students Recognized at 2020 Akron ADDY Awards
°µÍø½ûÇø brought home the gold after this year’s Akron ADDY Awards, with both professionals and students being recognized for their work. The ADDYs, put on by the Akron Chapter of the American Advertising Federation, celebrate the area’s best creative work in advertising.

°µÍø½ûÇø Emergency Grant Fund Helps Students With Basic Needs
The °µÍø½ûÇø Emergency Grant Fund is helping students meet financial challenges.

°µÍø½ûÇø Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis
°µÍø½ûÇø announced the creation of the Pay It Flash Forward Emergency Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

°µÍø½ûÇø Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis
°µÍø½ûÇø announced the creation of the Pay It Flash Forward Emergency Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

°µÍø½ûÇø Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis
°µÍø½ûÇø announced the creation of the °µÍø½ûÇø Emergency Grant Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

°µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s Giving Tuesday Breaks Records for Third Consecutive Year
°µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous year’s record of $1.03 million. Supporters were able to choose from more than 40 featured giving options throughout the °µÍø½ûÇø system, including student scholarships, educational programs, athletic teams and more.

°µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s Giving Tuesday Breaks Records for Third Consecutive Year
°µÍø½ûÇøâ€™s Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous year’s record of $1.03 million.