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Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Selects Randale L. Richmond as Director of Athletics
Following a national search, Randale L. Richmond has been selected as Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s next director of athletics.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îȫ’s Exploratory Program Receives National Recognition
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« School of Fashion to Induct Kenneth Cole Into Hall of Fame
The visionary global fashion designer and activist Kenneth Cole is named as the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University 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.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Awarded $3.5 Million Choose Ohio First Grants
The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University 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).
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Retirees Association Gives Back to the Community
Similar to graduating students who become alumni, retired Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University faculty and staff wish to stay connected to the university. These employees care about the institution and the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« community, and they want to see it thrive. One way retired Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« community members stay informed is through the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Retirees Association (KSURA), an organization of more than 800 retired Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« faculty and staff committed to improving university life.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Names Manfred van Dulmen as University’s Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Division of Graduate Studies
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., announced the selection of Manfred van Dulmen, Ph.D., to serve as the university’s associate provost for academic affairs and dean of the Division of Graduate Studies, effective April 16.
LaunchNET Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Extends Entrepreneurial Reach With Renewed Funding From Burton D. Morgan Foundation
Thanks to the renewal of its key funding grant, LaunchNET Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« will continue to inspire the entrepreneur mindset and support innovative thinkers across the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University community.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Ranks in Top 20 in the Nation for Library and Information Studies Program in U.S. News 2022 Best Graduate Schools Rankings
U.S. News & World Report ranks Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University in the top 20 Best Library and Information Studies Programs in the country in its 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools. Overall, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« is recognized in 12 new national rankings in the 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools, including three specialty rankings.
School of Theatre and Dance Ranked in Top 50 of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degrees by Study.com
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University's School of Theatre and Dance is ranked #50 on Study.com's list of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degree programs in the United States. In addition to this national ranking, the School of Theatre and Dance is one of only two theatre programs from the state of Ohio on the list. In its rankings, Study.com assesses hundreds of universities across the country and selected Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University based on academic and career resources, the quality of education, faculty, and more.
Shot in the Arm: Community, University Members Receive Vaccine at Field House Event
More than 2,000 area residents, including some Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University employees, received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine March 23, during a mass vaccination event at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Field House.