University News
From Honors Student to Tour Guide: Broadcast Journalism Senior Featured on WKYC’s Unzipped Series
Phillip Grant, Jr. grew up in Kent, Ohio, and attends °µÍø½ûÇø as a broadcast journalism major. Considering he has spent the majority of his life in the Tree City, Mr. Grant is the perfect tour guide for WKYC's Danielle Wiggins. Watch as Mr. Grant shows Ms. Wiggins all the town has to offer.
By the Book: Recommended Reading on May 4, 1970
Plenty has been written about May 4, 1970. Ken Burhanna, dean of °µÍø½ûÇø Libraries, offers his preferred reading list.
Governor Appoints Graduate Student Jasmine Hoff to °µÍø½ûÇø Board of Trustees
Ms. Hoff is a registered nurse, who is currently pursuing a doctorate in Nursing Practice.
2019 President's Award of Distinction Recipients Announced
°µÍø½ûÇø President Beverly J. Warren recently presented seven °µÍø½ûÇø staff members with the President’s Award of Distinction.
Melody Tankersley Appointed °µÍø½ûÇø’s Interim Senior Vice President and Provost
°µÍø½ûÇø President-elect Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., to the role of interim senior vice president and provost, effective July 1.
Preserving May 4 Was Special Work of Four Faculty Members
A team of devoted °µÍø½ûÇø faculty led the drive to achieve national recognition of the significance of May 4, 1970.
With Music Blaring and Temperatures Rising, °µÍø½ûÇø Celebrates 50 Years of Glass
At first glance, it looks more like an art studio, make that a hot art studio ... music blaring, temperatures rising and a chatty atmosphere of collaboration. Anything but a college classroom. Most wear blue jeans and cotton shirts so they can easily sweat while perfecting their craft. In this case, glassblowing.
A Rave Review: °µÍø½ûÇø Wines Shine
Enology students of °µÍø½ûÇø’s Ashtabula Campus are leaving a lasting impact with their high-quality luxury wines. One local wine connoisseur was so impressed with the wines, he featured them in a recent article in the Akron Beacon Journal.
°µÍø½ûÇø Receives Highest Possible Score as an LGBTQ-Friendly Campus
A national organization has recognized °µÍø½ûÇø with a perfect overall score for the university’s efforts to create a more inclusive campus and welcoming environment for all.
°µÍø½ûÇø Invited to Join AIA-ACSA Design & Health Research Consortium
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) created the AIA-ACSA Design & Health Research Consortium to advance university research that ties together building design and health concerns.