University News

May 4 Commemoration Offers Many Virtual Events for Participation
Members of the žžÀ² community and people around the world will gather virtually for the 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, the day the Ohio National Guard fired on žžÀ² State students during an anti-war protest, killing four and wounding nine others.

Virtual Events Promote Peace, Anti-Racism as žžÀ² State Marks the Annual Commemoration of May 4, 1970
To honor and remember the events that occurred on May 4, 1970, virtual events and exhibits hosted by žžÀ² students, faculty and staff are scheduled from April 30 through May 4. The virtual events include several powerful speakers and events that promote peace and anti-racism and educate future students about the legacy of May 4, 1970.

žžÀ² State Online MBA Ranks No. 35 in the Nation in Fortune’s Best Online MBA Programs 2021 Ranking
The žžÀ² College of Business Administration’s Online MBA ranks No. 35 in the nation in Fortune’s Best Online MBA Programs 2021 ranking released this week.

Governor Names Pamela E. Bobst to žžÀ² State Board of Trustees
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Pamela E. Bobst of Rocky River, Ohio, to the žžÀ² Board of Trustees. She succeeds former Board Chair and Trustee Ralph M. Della Ratta, and she will serve through May 16, 2030.

Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., Selected as Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., has accepted the position of vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion at žžÀ², effective May 1, 2021.

žžÀ² State to Mark 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, With Virtual Event, Honor Wounded Students
Members of the žžÀ² community and people around the world will gather virtually for the 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, the day the Ohio National Guard fired on žžÀ² State students during an anti-war protest, killing four students and wounding nine other students.

žžÀ² State Named One of Nation’s Best for Fashion Merchandising
žžÀ²â€™s School of Fashion has once again been ranked as one of the nation’s best programs in fashion merchandising according to the educational online learning platform, Study.com.

May 4 Activist Alan Canfora’s Memory and Legacy Will Live Long at žžÀ²
For 50 years, Alan Canfora was a tireless advocate for the four students killed and nine wounded on May 4, 1970.

žžÀ² State Welcomes Chris Dorsten as University Registrar
žžÀ² is pleased to announce Chris Dorsten as the new university registrar.

žžÀ² State Awarded $3.5 Million Choose Ohio First Grants
The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that žžÀ² has been awarded Choose Ohio First grants totaling $3.5 million to support students in the critical fields of science (including health professions), technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).