University News
Exciting Future Predicted for Brain Health Research Institute
With great hope and expectations for the future of brain health research at °µÍø½ûÇø, President Beverly J. Warren introduced Michael N. Lehman, Ph.D., as the inaugural director of the university’s Brain Health Research Institute on Feb. 25.
°µÍø½ûÇø Selects Kenneth Burhanna as New Dean of University Libraries
Following a national search, °µÍø½ûÇø has named alumnus Kenneth Burhanna as the new dean of University Libraries, effective March 1, 2019.
°µÍø½ûÇø Names Michael N. Lehman, Ph.D., Inaugural Director of Brain Health Research Institute
Michael N. Lehman, Ph.D., a leader in the field of neuroendocrinology and circadian rhythms, is the newly appointed director of °µÍø½ûÇø’s Brain Health Research Institute.
°µÍø½ûÇø Named a Military Friendly School for 10 Consecutive Years
For the 10th consecutive time, °µÍø½ûÇø has earned the 2019-2020 Military Friendly School designation for its Kent Campus. Military Friendly rates companies and colleges on their programs to recruit and retain military veterans as employees and students.
°µÍø½ûÇø Named a Military Friendly School for 10 Consecutive Years
For the 10th consecutive time, °µÍø½ûÇø has earned the 2019-2020 Military Friendly School designation for its Kent Campus. Military Friendly rates companies and colleges on their programs to recruit and retain military veterans as employees and students.
Memorials Expert Chris Post Discusses 50th Commemoration of May 4, 1970
Growing up, Chris Post watched as his mom juggled her collegiate studies and motherhood, balancing everyday life with dreams of earning her Ph.D. And while field excursions with his biologist mom are a memory of his childhood, the impact of place is something this cultural and historical geographer seeks to define today.
Collaboration and Curriculum Lead to Growth in Marketing Program Graduates
In May 2018, °µÍø½ûÇø had the largest number of undergraduate degrees ever awarded. One of the majors with the biggest spikes in growth from the previous year was marketing, which saw an increase of 43 students. The marketing major at °µÍø½ûÇø, housed in the College of Business and Administration, aims to teach students valuable skills and lessons they can implement outside of the classroom.
°µÍø½ûÇø Entrepreneurship Professor Receives Outstanding Teaching Award
With a passion for entrepreneurial endeavors and a knack for inspiring, Mary Heidler, College of Business Administration lecturer, brings a fresh and enthusiastic approach into the classroom, earning her a 2018 Outstanding Teaching Award.
Memorials Expert Chris Post Discusses 50th Commemoration of May 4, 1970
Growing up, Chris Post watched as his mom juggled her collegiate studies and motherhood, balancing everyday life with dreams of earning her Ph.D. And while field excursions with his biologist mom are a memory of his childhood, the impact of place is something this cultural and historical geographer seeks to define today.
Neil Cooper Named Inaugural Director of °µÍø½ûÇø’s School of Peace and Conflict Studies
°µÍø½ûÇø has chosen an international expert to lead the university’s new School of Peace and Conflict Studies within the College of Arts and Sciences, known for its study of nonviolent conflict management.