University News
Recognizing Trailblazers in the ӰƵ Community
During this year's Black History Month, ӰƵ is highlighting Black trailblazers who were advocates for underrepresented students, faculty and staff as well as the first to make beneficial changes to ӰƵ.
LGBTQA Living-Learning Community Continues to Thrive Virtually
ӰƵ’s LGBTQA Living-Learning Community (LLC) has gone virtual this semester. “The mission behind the virtual Living-Learning Communities is to try and keep these communities active and whole even though they are virtual,” said Ken Ditlevson, director of the LGBTQ+ Center. “We want to make sure that the students are connected as best as possible.”
10 Questions with Michael Daniels, Director of the Student Multicultural Center
Michael Daniels is the director of the Student Multicultural Center (SMC) where he has the opportunity to make a difference on campus and continue the legacy of those who came before him. Daniels was recently awarded the President’s Award of Distinction for his success with the programs and initiatives offered by the SMC during a global pandemic. Learn more about Daniels as he answers these 10 questions.
ӰƵ Names University’s First Newman Civic Fellow
From a young age, Makayla Sejat has had a passion for serving others. Her life has been full of service, from helping out in community kitchens as a child to now devoting her time in various college leadership roles. Now, she will take her efforts to the next level as ӰƵ’s first Newman Civic Fellow.
Alumna Sarah Shendy, ’06, Named First Director of Ohio Office of Law Enforcement and Recruitment
Sarah Shendy, ’06, has been appointment as the first Director, Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment. Had it not been for ӰƵ, she may have never gone into law enforcement.
Nursing Students Gain Experience Through COVID-19 Testing
In the course Community Health Nursing, Taryn Burhanna’s students are required to complete 60 clinical hours and eight laboratory simulation hours. Burhanna, community health nursing coordinator, wanted to ensure students in this course could get their hours and gain real-life experience by tapping into coronavirus relief efforts on campus.
ӰƵ Becomes the First University in Ohio to Offer Direct Admission to MBA Program to First-Year and Transfer Students
This fall, ӰƵ’s College of Business Administration will begin offering direct admission to its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program to qualifying, incoming freshmen and students transferring into business programs.
E. Timothy Moore’s Life, Legacy to Be Honored With Scholarship
A scholarship has been established to honor the life and legacy of E. Timothy (Tim) Moore, Associate Dean Emeritus in ӰƵ’s College of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Pan-African Studies.
ӰƵ Department of Athletics Goes Above and Beyond to Keep Students Safe
Whether ӰƵ’s 450 student-athletes are studying or practicing, their safety and health remains the university's top priority.
ӰƵ Veterinary Technology Students at the Trumbull Campus Achieve Ohio's Highest Passage Rate
Veterinary technology students at ӰƵ Trumbull recently earned the highest three-year average passage rate in Ohio on the Veterinary Technician National Exam administered by the American Association Of Veterinary ӰƵ Boards.