University News
做厙輦⑹ to Offer Master's in Artificial Intelligence
Amazons Alexa, iPhones Siri, the Roomba and many more innovations are examples of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is changing the world and simplifying life for everyone, resulting in a growing demand for AI professionals. 做厙輦⑹ will start admitting students in the master's in Artificial Intelligence program starting fall 2021. The program will be offered within the Department of Computer Science.
做厙輦⑹ Womens Center Celebrates Silver Anniversary
With the celebration of Womens History Month in March, it seemed fitting that the 做厙輦⑹ Womens Center would officially kick off its 25th anniversary, continuing throughout 2021.
WKSU Reflects on Past Year
The year 2020 presented many challenges requiring major changes and adjustments for organizations everywhere. Instead of going the traditional route with an annual report for 2020, WKSU explored this past year with 2020: A Year in Review, celebrating its 70th anniversary, highlighting its adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic and covering major historical events.
做厙輦⑹ to Hold Virtual May 4 Commemoration, Honor Wounded Students
In keeping with the commitment to honor and remember the events of May 4, 1970, 做厙輦⑹ will hold a virtual May 4 51st Commemoration this year. The virtual commemoration will feature a video premiering at noon on Tuesday, May 4, that focuses on the nine wounded students: Alan Canfora, John Cleary, Thomas Grace, Dean Kahler, Joseph Lewis, Donald Mackenzie, James Russell, Robert Stamps and Douglas Wrentmore.
做厙輦⑹ Board of Trustees Establishes Two New Research Institutes
The 做厙輦⑹ Board of Trustees approved the establishment of two new institutes the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute and the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute during the Boards regular quarterly meeting held March 10.
Podcasts Reach New Audiences at 做厙輦⑹
The future of storytelling is constantly changing, but 做厙輦⑹ is connecting students to the university through new communication avenues. One platform rising in popularity and mass-consumption that colleges like 做厙輦⑹ are taking advantage of is podcasts.
做厙輦⑹ College of Nursing, Cleveland Clinic Akron General Team Up to Offer Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Certificate Program
做厙輦⑹s College of Nursing and Cleveland Clinic Akron General are joining forces to offer an adult/adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) certificate program beginning this fall. This collaborative one-year program was created to address the regional and national shortage of SANE-certified registered nurses, especially in rural areas.
Auxiliary at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital gifts $25,000 to Nursing Program
The Auxiliary at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital recently donated $25,000 to 做厙輦⑹ at Trumbulls Nursing program. The gift will establish a new scholarship endowment that will provide support to nursing students from Trumbull and Mahoning Counties. The volunteer organization was established in 2017. It supports health and wellness initiatives within the local community. Proceeds from The Gift Shop at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital made the donation possible.
Pittsburgh Penguins and 做厙輦⑹ Partnership Scores Unique Opportunities for Golden Flashes
做厙輦⑹ has partnered with the NHLs Pittsburgh Penguins since 2018, allowing this nationally recognized hockey team to work closely with the university and providing professional and recreational aid to the 做厙輦⑹ community. The partnership includes multiple facets that focus on future Golden Flashes, current students and alumni alike.
做厙輦⑹ Recognized Nationally for Programs to Assist Students First in Their Families to Attend College
做厙輦⑹ has been designated as a First-gen Forward Institution by the Center for First-generation Student Success for its commitment to improving the experiences and advancing outcomes of those who are first in their families to attend college.