University News
Upholding Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy for Change: Call for MLK Programming
In preparation for honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ State’s Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Committee is requesting that university divisions, departments and student organizations submit programming, activities and events (scheduled Jan. 25-Jan. 31, 2021) to the MLK Events Calendar by Friday, Dec. 4, 2020.
Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ State Recognized Again for Sustainability Efforts
Through multiple organizations and collaborations on and off campus, Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ ended 2019 as a more sustainable campus. Those who contributed to sustainable efforts worked hard to reduce the university’s carbon footprint leading to the university being honored as a finalist for the 2020 Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Campus Sustainability Achievement Award along with the 2019 Keep Ohio Beautiful award for Colleges and Universities.
Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s Giving Tuesday Brings Golden Flashes Community Together
Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ State launched its month-long celebration of philanthropy, Giving Tuesday, on Nov. 9 and highlighted a fundamental belief that “Flashes Take Care of Flashes.â€�
Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s Giving Tuesday Brings Golden Flashes Community Together
Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ State launched its month-long celebration of philanthropy, Giving Tuesday, on Nov. 9 and highlighted a fundamental belief that “Flashes Take Care of Flashes.â€�
Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s Giving Tuesday Brings Golden Flashes Community Together
Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ State launched its month-long celebration of philanthropy, Giving Tuesday, on Nov. 9 and highlighted a fundamental belief that “Flashes Take Care of Flashes.â€�
Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ and City of Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ Co-sponsor COVID-19 Testing
As part of Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s ongoing strategy to help stop the spread of COVID-19, Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ State has partnered with the city of Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ to bring the Ohio Department of Health’s Pandemic Testing Team to campus from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 for an open testing event
Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ State Waives Application Fees for the Month of November
In an effort to ensure student access and success, Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ is waiving application fees for those who apply to the university in the month of November.
Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ State Named One of the Nation’s Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities by Campus Pride
Campus Pride has released its 2020 Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities list, and for the first time in school history, Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ has landed on the distinctive list as one of 40 institutions recognized over six U.S. regions.
Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ State Named Finalist for Degree Completion Award
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities has selected Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ as one of four finalists for the association’s 2020 Degree Completion Award. The annual award works to identify, recognize and reward institutions that employ innovative approaches to improve degree completion while ensuring educational quality.
Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ State Names New Senior Vice President and Provost Following National Search
Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ President Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., to the position of senior vice president and provost, effective Nov. 1, 2020.