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On April 12, future generations of business leaders got a first look at design concepts from several firms competing to develop ½­ÄÏÌåÓý’s new College of Business Administration building.

The ½­ÄÏÌåÓý Board of Trustees adopted a 10-year facilities master plan that embarks on a $1 billion transformative journey of the ½­ÄÏÌåÓý Campus to better serve the needs of students and the entire ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State community. The plan enhances the welcoming feel of the university’s iconic Front Campus and genuine sense of place, elevates inclusive healthy living-learning environments, links a campus-wide series of spaces focused on innovation and expands the dynamic synergy with the city of ½­ÄÏÌåÓý.

With exciting finishes by both the men’s and women’s basketball teams on March 5, the ½­ÄÏÌåÓý Golden Flashes will march on to Cleveland in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena.

You will find ½­ÄÏÌåÓý driving the region’s economy in nearly every sector of industry. From FedEx to Medical Mutual to Sherwin-Williams and the Cleveland Indians, our graduates are making dynamic impact and shaping lasting contributions across Northeast Ohio.  Every day, ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State and its graduates – including 109,000 alumni living in Ohio – are improving the quality of life for this region, and in the process, they are churning billions annually into the economy.

From Long Island to ½­ÄÏÌåÓý and now Ghost Island.

Three new college and career academies at Akron’s Firestone Community Learning Center will bear the name of ½­ÄÏÌåÓý, as part of a new partnership announced Feb. 21 between the university and Akron Public Schools. ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State is the latest in a growing number of area businesses and organizations that have joined hands with Akron Public Schools for its new College and Career Academies for Akron high schools.

Batman is coming to ½­ÄÏÌåÓý. In fact, so are Birdman, Betelgeuse and Vulture. Oscar-nominated actor Michael Keaton will return to the campus he once walked as a student while dreaming about making it big in Hollywood. The leading man who has inspired millions in iconic roles on the big screen will now inspire thousands of new ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State graduates as he delivers the commencement address May 12 during ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State’s university-wide Commencement ceremony.

How this junior computer information systems major traveled from Nigeria to New York to Florida before finding his calling at ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State.

As prospective business school students weigh through their options of which school to attend, the decision-making process can be overwhelming. However, an important factor to consider can help make the decision easier and allow for an exclusive group of business schools to stand out: accreditation.  

Few have seen the history of our world unfold like Dan Rather. The renowned journalist has been a constant presence for many monumental events – the Kennedy assassination, Watergate, the Berlin Wall, Tiananmen Square and 9/11 – to name a few. We are pleased to announce the former lead anchor of the CBS Evening News is coming to ½­ÄÏÌåÓý to reflect on his experiences as a journalist, news anchor and multimedia producer.