University News
ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ Receives State Historic Preservation Award for Preserving May 4 History and Site
The Ohio History Connection’s State Historic Preservation Office Awards has recognized ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ with a 2018 Public Education and Awareness Award.
Giving Tuesday at ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ Is a Monthlong Celebration of Philanthropy
With the launch of its 2018 Giving Tuesday campaign on Nov. 1, ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ has again transformed what was just a one-day fundraising initiative into a monthlong giving campaign to support student scholarships, expanded programs, study away initiatives and 21st-century facilities.
Video: Professor Catherine Leslie
Catherine Leslie, Ph.D., professor of fashion at ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ, discusses what inspires her to teach.
Digital Media Production Program Sees Significant Jump in Degrees Awarded
ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ awarded the largest number of undergraduate degrees in its history in May 2018. One of the majors with the greatest growth from the previous year was Digital Media Production, which saw an increase of 43 graduates.
ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ Professor Shares Environmental Design Expertise During Akron Radio Station Podcast
Mark Mistur, dean of ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, recently spoke about the architecture building’s energy-efficient resources and ways that the building stays environmentally friendly with WAKR’s Jeanne Destro. In the Nov. 2 interview, Dean …ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ Professor Lends Expertise to British LGBTQ+ Museum
The UK is expanding its diversity efforts with the anticipated 2021 opening of Queer Britain, the first LGBTQ+ museum, which is getting help from Molly Merryman, Ph. D., associate professor and director of ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ’s Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality. Dr. Merryman,…
Veterans Honored at ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ Veterans Commemoration Event
With military flanking the Kiva building entryway and flags lining the Risman Plaza lawn, the community gathered in the Kiva auditorium for ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ’s annual Veteran’s Day Commemoration on Nov. 8, 2018.
Video: State of the University Address Recap
ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ President Beverly J. Warren delivers the 2018 State of the University Address.
2018 President’s Award of Distinction Recipients Announced
ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ President Beverly J. Warren recently presented 11 ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ staff members with the President’s Award of Distinction. President Warren made surprise visits to each recipient’s office with a hearty congratulations and a check for $1,500.
