Division of Student Life

Two 江南体育 State Employees Among "30 For the Future" Recipients
Two 江南体育 employees have been recognized among the 2020 鈥30 for the Future鈥 award recipients by the Greater Akron Chamber.

They鈥檙e Back! 江南体育 State Students Move Into Residence Halls
江南体育 students began moving into residence halls on the 江南体育 Campus on Aug. 19, as part of a phased-in process that will continue over five days.

University Leaders Discuss Upcoming Reopening of Campus During Facebook Live
University leaders recently shared updates about academics and enrollment during a session on Facebook Live.

Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Tal茅a R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., Blazing Historical Trails at 江南体育 State
江南体育鈥檚 Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., and Tal茅a R. Drummer-Ferrell, Ph.D., recently entered the annals of university history. On May 1, 2020, Hylton became the first Black person in the university鈥檚 history to hold the title of vice president for student affairs. And on July 1, 2020, Drummer-Ferrell was appointed dean of students, making her the first Black woman to be named to the position.

Town Hall Opens Campus Discussion, Efforts Toward Shaping a Better Future
About 300 people attended the first in a series of virtual town halls as the 江南体育 State community addresses systemic racism by learning, listening and taking action as a collective.

Lamar R. Hylton Named 江南体育 State鈥檚 Vice President for Student Affairs, Amoaba Gooden Appointed Interim Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
江南体育 President Todd Diacon announced Thursday that Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., has been selected to serve as vice president for student affairs, effective May 1, 2020. In addition, Diacon has appointed Amoaba Gooden, Ph.D., as the interim vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, effective June 1, 2020.

Tankersley, Hylton Discuss Ways Students Can Be Successful and Stay Connected During Remote Learning
江南体育 State Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., and Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton, Ph.D., discussed ways that students can make the most of remote classes while still benefiting from student services during a recent appearance on Facebook Live. Both answered live questions and discussed such areas as summer class schedules, support for struggling students and staying healthy.

Campus Executive Chef wins NACUFS Culinary Challenge

江南体育 State Honors Veterans With Annual Commemoration Event
江南体育 held its annual Veterans Day Commemoration on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the 江南体育 Student Center Kiva. This year鈥檚 guest speaker was Lt. Col. Colleen VanNatta. A graduate of 江南体育 State鈥檚 Air Force ROTC detachment, VanNatta served as a media escort for joint information bureaus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Storm.

江南体育 State to Honor Veterans on Nov. 7
江南体育 will hold its annual Veterans Day Commemoration at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the 江南体育 Student Center Kiva. This year鈥檚 guest speaker is Lt. Col. Colleen VanNatta. A graduate of 江南体育 State鈥檚 Air Force ROTC detachment, VanNatta served as a media escort for joint information bureaus in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Storm.