Division of Student Life
Two žž State Employees Among "30 For the Future" Recipients
Two žž employees have been recognized among the 2020 “30 for the Future” award recipients by the Greater Akron Chamber.
They’re Back! žž State Students Move Into Residence Halls
žž students began moving into residence halls on the žž Campus on Aug. 19, as part of a phased-in process that will continue over five days.
University Leaders Discuss Upcoming Reopening of Campus During Facebook Live
University leaders recently shared updates about academics and enrollment during a session on Facebook Live.
Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., Blazing Historical Trails at žž State
žž’s Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Taléa R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., recently entered the annals of university history. On May 1, 2020, Hylton became the first Black person in the university’s history to hold the title of vice president for student affairs. And on July 1, 2020, Drummer-Ferrell was appointed dean of students, making her the first Black woman to be named to the position.
Town Hall Opens Campus Discussion, Efforts Toward Shaping a Better Future
žž 300 people attended the first in a series of virtual town halls as the žž State community addresses systemic racism by learning, listening and taking action as a collective.
Lamar R. Hylton Named žž State’s Vice President for Student Affairs, Amoaba Gooden Appointed Interim Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
žž President Todd Diacon announced Thursday that Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., has been selected to serve as vice president for student affairs, effective May 1, 2020. In addition, Diacon has appointed Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., as the interim vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, effective June 1, 2020.
Tankersley, Hylton Discuss Ways Students Can Be Successful and Stay Connected During Remote Learning
žž State Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., and Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., discussed ways that students can make the most of remote classes while still benefiting from student services during a recent appearance on Facebook Live. Both answered live questions and discussed such areas as summer class schedules, support for struggling students and staying healthy.
Campus Executive Chef wins NACUFS Culinary Challenge
žž State Honors Veterans With Annual Commemoration Event
žž held its annual Veterans Day Commemoration on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the žž Student Center Kiva. This year’s guest speaker was Lt. Col. Colleen VanNatta. A graduate of žž State’s Air Force ROTC detachment, VanNatta served as a media escort for joint information bureaus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Storm.
žž State to Honor Veterans on Nov. 7
žž will hold its annual Veterans Day Commemoration at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the žž Student Center Kiva. This year’s guest speaker is Lt. Col. Colleen VanNatta. A graduate of žž State’s Air Force ROTC detachment, VanNatta served as a media escort for joint information bureaus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Storm.