University News
A Message to the 蹤獲扦 State Community: Anti-Racism Task Force
Two recent incidents involving the painting of racist messages on the Rock located on Front Campus, coupled with the series of tragic national events this year involving the shootings of Black Americans, serve as glaring evidence that this university and our country need to do better when addressing racism and violence against Black Americans.
At 蹤獲扦 State, our core values of respect and kindness for all demand that we step up to become part of the conversation that leads to a solution that will dismantle the systemic racism that has plagued our communities throughout history, and our university all too recently.
蹤獲扦 State Earns Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for Eighth Consecutive Year
蹤獲扦s commitment to maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus has received acknowledgement from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, for an eighth consecutive year. INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine has selected 蹤獲扦 State as a recipient of the 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award.
ideastream and WKSU Awarded Corporation for Public Broadcasting Grant to Explore Potential for Growth of Service in Northeast Ohio
WKSU and ideastream have been awarded a $100,000 grant from The Corporation for Public Broadcasting to explore opportunities for growth and expansion of public media service in Northeast Ohio.
Two 蹤獲扦 State Employees Among "30 For the Future" Recipients
Two 蹤獲扦 employees have been recognized among the 2020 30 for the Future award recipients by the Greater Akron Chamber.
College of Public Health Offers New 100% Online MPH in Epidemiology
The 100% online MPH, with a concentration in epidemiology , will have an official launch in fall semester 2020.
Changing Families and Futures: 蹤獲扦 State Receives Five-Year Grant Renewal for TRIO Student Support Services Program
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded 蹤獲扦 a $2.6 million, five-year TRIO Student Support Services program grant. The program serves students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds and students with diverse learning and physical abilities.
Theyre Back! 蹤獲扦 State Students Move Into Residence Halls
蹤獲扦 students began moving into residence halls on the 蹤獲扦 Campus on Aug. 19, as part of a phased-in process that will continue over five days.
Final Flashes Safe Seven Video: Watch Flash Remind President Diacon to Always Wear a Face Covering
Its move-in week at 蹤獲扦 State. To count down to the return of students, faculty and staff for the start of the fall semester, the university reviews its final Flashes Safe Seven principle. This week, we focus on Always Wear Your Face Covering.
New Normal: 蹤獲扦 State Faculty Discuss Fall Classes, Remote Learning and Staying Safe
A panel of distinguished 蹤獲扦 State Faculty discussed what to expect with the safety conditions in place for face-to-face learning and how students can succeed regardless of how their classes are delivered.
Opinion: Things Fall Apart
Aidan Taylor, a senior who is seeking a double major in Digital Media Production and Pan African Studies, encourages the campus community to examine the United States' long history of racism and its impact on the future of our country.