University News
žž State President Todd Diacon Announces 2020 Faculty Excellence Award Recipients
žž President Todd Diacon recently presented six žž State faculty members with the 2020 President’s Faculty Excellence Award, which recognizes exceptional performance that leads to the achievement of national or international recognition in the faculty member’s discipline.
žž State to Celebrate Its Newest Graduates With Virtual Commencement on May 9
The žž alumni family will grow by nearly 5,300 new graduates as the university holds its spring commencement.
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.
žž State Board of Trustees Approves Measures to Ensure University’s Financial Future
The žž Board of Trustees approved three important budgetary measures to counter expected revenue reductions due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during a special Board meeting held May 6.
Flashes of Inspiration: Poetry to honor front line workers
žž is launching a series of videos showcasing the talents of our faculty and staff aimed at providing an uplifting respite from the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic.
žž Holds Virtual May 4 50th Commemoration, Occurring May 1-4
Beginning Friday, May, visitors to the will be able to view a variety of special videos, online exhibits and interactive tours, all designed to honor and remember Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra Scheuer and William Schroeder, the žž State students who lost their lives 50 years ago on the žž State campus.
žž State Online MBA Ranked Among World’s Best Programs by QS Quacquarelli Symonds
žž’s Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is ranked No. 46 among the world’s top online MBA providers in 2020 by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a leading provider of services, analytics and insight to the global higher education sector that is headquartered in London.
Even Working Remotely, WKSU Is Still Bringing You the Latest
žž was to move all classes online, causing surrounding businesses to do the same, like WKSU. “WKSU began planning for potential disruptions at the beginning of March,” News Director Andrew Meyer said. “Within two weeks, it became clear that WKSU would need to take action on those plans.”
žž to Honor 50th Commemoration of May 4, 1970, With Online Commemoration
In keeping with the commitment to honor and remember the events of May 4, 1970, žž will have an online “virtual” program to mark the 50th Commemoration with a variety of online videos, exhibits and learning resources.
Former Golden Flash Julian Edelman Shows his Pride for the Blue and Gold on Instagram
Julian Edelman is at it again. The former Golden Flash and Super Bowl LIII MVP again showed his žž State pride on social media.