University News

°µÍø½ûÇø to Celebrate Its Newest Graduates With Virtual Commencement on Aug. 15
The °µÍø½ûÇø alumni family will grow by nearly 1,300 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2020 will be recognized with a virtual commencement recognition ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 15.

Flashes Safe Seven Video: Watch President Diacon Show Flash How to Keep a Safe Distance
°µÍø½ûÇø is just one week away from move in. To count down to the return of students, faculty and staff for the start of the fall semester, the university will review one Flashes Safe Seven principle each week. This week, we focus on Stay at Least 6 Feet Apart.

Honorary Degree Conferred Upon Renowned Neuroscientist Alumnus
°µÍø½ûÇø has conferred an honorary Doctor of Science degree on alumnus Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., a world-renowned neuroscientist.

Flashes Safe Seven Video: Watch How Flash Helps President Diacon Wear His Face Covering Correctly
°µÍø½ûÇø is just two weeks away from move in. To count down to the return of students, faculty and staff for the start of the fall semester, the university will review one Flashes Safe Seven principle each week. This week, we focus on Flashes Take Care of Flashes.
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COVID-19 Impact on Graduate Studies Examined During Facebook Live Session
Manfred van Dulmen, Ph.D., recently shared updates pertaining to the graduate student community and what the expectations are for graduate students and teaching assistants this coming fall semester.

Flashes Safe Seven Video: Watch How Flash and President Diacon Monitor Their Health
°µÍø½ûÇø is just three weeks away from move in. To count down to the return of students, faculty and staff for the start of the fall semester, the university will review one Flashes Safe Seven principle each week. This week, we focus on Monitor Your Health Every Day.

University Leaders Discuss Upcoming Reopening of Campus During Facebook Live
University leaders recently shared updates about academics and enrollment during a session on Facebook Live.

Flashes Safe Seven Video: Watch Flash Show President Diacon How to Reach Out With Health-Related Questions
°µÍø½ûÇø is just five weeks away from move in. To count down to the return of students, faculty and staff for the start of the fall semester, the university will review one Flashes Safe Seven principle each week. This week, we focus on Have Questions? Reach Out!

Taking the Large Classroom Experience to the Next Level – for More Than 30 Years
During his 34 year tenure at °µÍø½ûÇø, professor Lawrence Marks, Ph.D., has been at the forefront of developing online classes, which have become an indispensable part of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.