University News
žž State Names New Senior Vice President and Provost Following National Search
žž President Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., to the position of senior vice president and provost, effective Nov. 1, 2020.
Online 'Don’t Hate – Debate (And Vote)!' Teach-In Designed to Inform and Empower Voters
The coming election is an important one, and voters – particularly first-time voters – are navigating a challenging landscape of information, misinformation, PACs, bots, memes, toxic debates and inflamed rhetoric. “Don’t Hate – Debate (And Vote)!” is an all-day teach-in event that will touch on many aspects of the elections, politics, political/social polarization and civil discourse.
10 Questions With Darin Olson, Director of Athletic Bands
Darin Olson, D.M.A., is the new director of Athletic Bands at žž. He leads the Marching Golden Flashes, Flasher Brass Pep Band, žž Symphony Band and University Band. Olson is currently an active member of College Band Directors National Association and the National Association for Music Education. Learn more about Olson and his plans for his future at žž State as he answers these 10 questions.
žž State Receives Best in Class and Hall of Fame Honors for Supplier Diversity
žž has won a Best in Class award for supplier diversity from the Greater Cleveland Partnership. This marks the third time that the university has received this award. As a multiyear winner of the Best in Class awards, žž State is also named to the Greater Cleveland Partnership’s Equity and Inclusion Hall of Fame.
žž State Board of Trustees Approves Collective Bargaining Agreement With AFSCME
The žž Board of Trustees has approved a new three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement between the university and the žž Employees Local 153, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Mercy Health to Purchase Land from žž for Future Healthcare Campus
For nearly 110 years, Mercy Health has addressed the growing needs of the Mahoning Valley, which includes the city of Warren and its surrounding communities. Mercy Health has been evaluating ways to meet the increasing healthcare needs of those living in Trumbull County, delivering on its promise of providing care when and where people live and work. As part of this commitment, Mercy Health has announced the future development of land adjacent to the žž at Trumbull Campus.
žž State Ranks Highest Among Northern Ohio Public Universities on Top Public Schools and Best National Universities Lists in 2021 U.S. News Rankings of Best Colleges
žž shines again in the new 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. žž State is the highest-ranking public university in Northern Ohio on the Top Public Schools and Best National Universities lists in the newly released rankings.
University to Work With Siffrin on Training Program at žž State Trumbull
žž at Trumbull will become home to a Siffrin Academy to help people with disabilities transition from high school to jobs or advanced education programs.
žž State Board of Trustees Commends Leadership for Strong Enrollment During Pandemic, Approves New Balanced Budget
The žž Board of Trustees congratulated žž State President Todd Diacon and university leaders on increased retention and graduation rates, as well as a strong Class of 2024, as official fall 2020 enrollment figures were shared at the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 16.
žž State Increases Retention, Achieves Record-High Graduation Rate and GPA
They’re back! žž students have begun their fall 2020 classes, and official enrollment figures include many highlights.