Division of People, Culture and Belonging
The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) includes a provision that has been commonly referred to as “no tax on overtime.” This provision creates a deduction for qualified overtime compensation for tax years 2025 through 2028. That means that it applies, retroactively, to overtime earned starting Jan. 1, 2025. While the university cannot provide tax advice, the following points are meant to explain this provision.Who does “no tax on overtime” affect?Hourly workers who are paid overtime, or “time and a half”, when working over 40 hours per week may be affected by this provision. Sa...
Two žž alumni will be in the spotlight this week as the Pro Football Hall of Fame celebrates its Class of 2025, with Antonio Gates set for enshrinement Saturday and Mary Kay Cabot receiving prestigious recognition for her four decades of sports journalism excellence. Gates, who starred on žž State’s basketball team from 2001-03, will be enshrined Saturday afternoon at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, becoming just the second Golden Flash to earn a gold jacket alongside linebacker Jack Lambert, who was inducted in 1990.The Detroit native dominated the hardwood at žž ...
In an era where healthcare organizations are challenged like never before, the role of nurses—as frontline providers, patient advocates, and evidence-based practitioners—has never been more vital. The 2025 Midwest Nursing Research Conference, held in March 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana reaffirmed that research is not only the backbone of nursing practice but also the driving force for future innovations in patient care.The conference brought together nurse researchers, educators, clinical practitioners, and students from the Midwest to share groundbreaking work, collaborate on new ideas, and i...
Office of Global Education
James Trombka, a Master of Business Administration student at žž, recently returned from the Circular Economy in Ireland education abroad program. This yearly economics program is led by Dr. Ludmila Leontieva and focuses on sustainable practices in business.James sat down with the Education Abroad team to discuss his experience. Learn more in his interview below. Why did you decide to study abroad?I was really hoping when I was doing the MBA program that there would be an opportunity to study abroad that would come up just because I love traveling, I love getting to see...
This summer, more than twenty students from žž College of Nursing attended the Florence Health Institute, a unique study abroad program located in the heart of Italy. These future nurses had the opportunity to view healthcare through a global lens, an experience that will shape both their clinical skills and worldviews for years to come. Through coursework and hands-on experiences, these students learned not only about international health systems but also about compassion, cultural sensitivity and resilience. For many of these students, this was their first time traveling a...
Are you ready to strut your mutt for the 5K for K9s and you?žž at Tuscarawas Alumni Association and Geib Funeral Home and Crematory are partnering for the Flash Dash 5K-9 run & .5-mile fun run/walk at the Tuscarawas Campus located at 330 University Dr. NE, New Philadelphia on Sat., Sept. 6. Participants can compete in a self-timed run, walk individually or bring your well-behaved dog to join you in the contest. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and race kicks off at 10 a.m.Two division options for the 5K run/walk include a runner-only division and a runner plus dog division....