University News

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).

žžÀ² Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn
The protected prairie surrounding žžÀ²â€™s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Wednesday, April 28, starting around 9 a.m. to allow for new growth during the summer season.

žžÀ² State Formally Introduces New Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond
žžÀ² President Todd Diacon and Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton formally introduced Randale L. Richmond as the university’s new director of athletics at a morning virtual press conference held Thursday, April 15. Richmond currently serves as senior associate athletic director at Old Dominion University.
žžÀ² Selects Randale L. Richmond as Director of Athletics
Following a national search, Randale L. Richmond has been selected as žžÀ² State's next director of athletics.

žžÀ² State’s Exploratory Program Receives National Recognition
žžÀ²â€™s Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.

žžÀ² State School of Fashion to Induct Kenneth Cole Into Hall of Fame
The visionary global fashion designer and activist Kenneth Cole is named as the žžÀ² School of Fashion’s 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee. In its 32nd year, the prestigious award celebrates the outstanding contribution to fashion made by an individual. The accolade honors the unique qualities of their leadership.

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).