University News
Save the Date for 做厙輦⑹s Homecoming 2021
做厙輦⑹ alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and the community are encouraged to save the date for one of the universitys long-standing traditions. 做厙輦⑹ will celebrate Homecoming 2021 on Saturday, Oct. 2.
做厙輦⑹ to Hold In-Person Commencement Ceremonies for Spring Class of 2021, Honors Promise to 2020 Graduates of In-Person Ceremony to Be Held During Homecoming Weekend
做厙輦⑹ will hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May for the Spring Class of 2021 and will welcome back all 2020 alumni for an in-person graduation ceremony during Homecoming Weekend this fall.
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.