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.

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 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 Celebrates Philanthropy With Monthlong Giving Tuesday Campaign
With the launch of its 2019 Giving Tuesday campaign on Nov. 1, °µÍø½ûÇø has again transformed a one-day fundraising initiative into a monthlong giving campaign to support student scholarships, expanded programs, study away initiatives and modern facilities.
Ascendium Grant Will Streamline Transfers and Increase Student Retention, Graduations
The pathway from a two-year college to °µÍø½ûÇø will soon become an easier road to travel for Ohio students, thanks to a grant awarded to °µÍø½ûÇø to collaborate with three Ohio community colleges to streamline the transfer process.

°µÍø½ûÇø Honors Seven Alumni With 2019 Alumni Awards
The °µÍø½ûÇø Alumni Association is proud to announce its 2019 Alumni Award recipients. Recipients are chosen based on their exceptional contributions in their chosen profession, in their communities and at °µÍø½ûÇø.