University News
We Haven't Hit the Peak Yet - Dr. Tara Smith Discusses What's Ahead for COVID-19
Tara C. Smith, Ph.D., a professor of epidemiology from °µÍø½ûÇø's College of Public Health, discussed the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19 and what's ahead for our state and country during a recent conversation on Facebook Live.
Tankersley, Hylton Discuss Ways Students Can Be Successful and Stay Connected During Remote Learning
°µÍø½ûÇø Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., and Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., discussed ways that students can make the most of remote classes while still benefiting from student services during a recent appearance on Facebook Live. Both answered live questions and discussed such areas as summer class schedules, support for struggling students and staying healthy.
Represent °µÍø½ûÇø With Virtual Video Call Backgrounds
While °µÍø½ûÇø faculty, staff, students and alumni are working and learning from home, they can show their #FlashesForever spirit during video calls.
°µÍø½ûÇø Intends to Offer In-State Tuition for Graduate Programs to Out-of-State Residents
Out-of-state residents who have earned a bachelor’s degree in Ohio will soon be able to save on tuition for graduate programs at °µÍø½ûÇø thanks to a new in-state tuition option offered by the university.
°µÍø½ûÇø Course to Focus on Communication Related to Pandemics and Global Crises
Communication has shaped the way the world has reacted to the coronavirus pandemic. This fall 2020, °µÍø½ûÇø is offering a new course that will examine risk communication through the lens of pandemics and other global crises. “Communicating Risk: Global Pandemics and Crises.â€
°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 Announces Immediate Changes to Admissions Approach
Unprecedented challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic necessitate a change in approach to °µÍø½ûÇø’s admissions process to ensure student access and success. This university has simplified its admissions process beginning with the 2020 Fall Semester.
°µÍø½ûÇø May 4 50th Commemoration Weekend Events Canceled in Response to COVID-19 Virus
In accordance with the order of Amy Acton, M.D., director of Ohio Department of Health, to stay at home to slow the spread of COVID-19, and in the interest of the health and safety of the community, °µÍø½ûÇø regretfully announces cancellation of the May 4 50th Commemoration Weekend events, scheduled to take place May 1-4, 2020.
University Libraries Awarded Grant to Completely Digitize Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Collection
On Ohio Statehood Day, February 26, °µÍø½ûÇø Libraries was awarded a $13,646 grant from the Ohio History Fund to partially cover the digitization costs of their Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Collection. The grant will provide funding to create free, online access to high-resolution, digitized copies of these sought-after resources. Aside from the United States Library of Congress, °µÍø½ûÇø is the holding institution for the largest and most complete set of Ohio Sanborn maps.
