University News
ӰƵ Alumnus Leads Planning for 50th Anniversary Commemoration of May 4, 1970
Rodney Flauhaus is ӰƵ’s new May 4 Commemoration Project Manager.
“This Is Who We Are and What We Stand For”
ӰƵ President Beverly J. Warren challenged the university community to embrace transformation at the annual ӰƵ of the University Address.
“Serious transformation is never easy,” she said. “It challenges us to let go of predictable ways and embrace something new and unfamiliar.”
Mary G. Parker Selected as ӰƵ’s Vice President for Enrollment Management
Following a national search, ӰƵ has selected Mary G. Parker, Ed.D., as its inaugural vice president for enrollment management.
Southern Comfort Kitchen Cooking up Experiences for Entrepreneurship Students
Two ӰƵ entrepreneurship students have turned their passion for Louisiana cuisine into a new pop-up restaurant, the Southern Comfort Kitchen.
WKSU Hosts Election Night Celebration of Democracy
Celebrate democracy with an election night party at WKSU’s Broadcast Center at ӰƵ. Starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, guests will be invited to enjoy snacks and activities – including selfie stations, station tours and keeping tabs on the big maps – as they watch WKSU News in-…
ӰƵ Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient Values Mentoring Students
Many professors have certain influences that inspire them to teach. For David Kaplan, Ph.D., professor in ӰƵ's Department of Geography, that inspiration comes from his father.
President Beverly J. Warren Delivers 2018 ӰƵ of the University Address
In her upcoming ӰƵ of the University address, President Warren will chart one final course for university success, as she spotlights the achievements of the past year and shines a light on ӰƵ’s path for the future.
ӰƵ of Wellness Director Offers New Meditation Across Campus Program
Melissa Celko, director of ӰƵ of Wellness, has introduced a new Meditation Across Campus program, in which members of the university community can participate for free. “There is a real focus on the humanistic aspect of the quieting of the senses and the mind and allowing the body to find r…
ӰƵ Professor Shares Theories on the Naming of America
Another October, another Columbus Day. But if Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492, why does the United ӰƵs bear the name of Amerigo Vespucci, an explorer who did not come along until 1499? It has to do with a great public relations campaign on Vespucci’s part, and stubbornness on Colu…