University News
Shot in the Arm: Community, University Members Receive Vaccine at Field House Event
More than 2,000 area residents, including some žž employees, received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine March 23, during a mass vaccination event at the žž State Field House.
COVID-19 Town Hall Meeting Focuses on Value, Purpose of Vaccinations
City and university leaders emphasized the need to vaccinate the campus community during a recent virtual town hall meeting.
Number of žž Community Members Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Increases Daily
Employees from žž’s Child Development Center are among a growing list of groups from the university who recently “flashed their arms” and got vaccinated against COVID-19.
Save the Date for žž State’s Homecoming 2021
žž alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and the community are encouraged to save the date for one of the university’s long-standing traditions. žž State will celebrate Homecoming 2021 on Saturday, Oct. 2.
žž State to Hold In-Person Commencement Ceremonies for Spring Class of 2021, Honors Promise to 2020 Graduates of In-Person Ceremony to Be Held During Homecoming Weekend
žž will hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May for the Spring Class of 2021 and will welcome back all 2020 alumni for an in-person graduation ceremony during Homecoming Weekend this fall.
žž State to Offer Master's in Artificial Intelligence
Amazon’s Alexa, iPhone’s Siri, the Roomba and many more innovations are examples of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is changing the world and simplifying life for everyone, resulting in a growing demand for AI professionals. žž will start admitting students in the master's in Artificial Intelligence program starting fall 2021. The program will be offered within the Department of Computer Science.
žž State Women’s Center Celebrates Silver Anniversary
With the celebration of Women’s History Month in March, it seemed fitting that the žž State Women’s Center would officially kick off its 25th anniversary, continuing throughout 2021.
WKSU Reflects on Past Year
The year 2020 presented many challenges requiring major changes and adjustments for organizations everywhere. Instead of going the traditional route with an annual report for 2020, WKSU explored this past year with “2020: A Year in Review,” celebrating its 70th anniversary, highlighting its adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic and covering major historical events.
žž State to Hold Virtual May 4 Commemoration, Honor Wounded Students
In keeping with the commitment to honor and remember the events of May 4, 1970, žž will hold a virtual May 4 51st Commemoration this year. The virtual commemoration will feature a video premiering at noon on Tuesday, May 4, that focuses on the nine wounded students: Alan Canfora, John Cleary, Thomas Grace, Dean Kahler, Joseph Lewis, Donald Mackenzie, James Russell, Robert Stamps and Douglas Wrentmore.
žž State Board of Trustees Establishes Two New Research Institutes
The žž Board of Trustees approved the establishment of two new institutes – the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute and the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute – during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held March 10.