University News
Beverly Guy-Sheftall Keynotes Women’s History Month
To celebrate Women’s History Month and to honor Black History Month, ½ÄÏÌåÓý State’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in collaboration with Black United Students and the Department of Africana Studies, invites you to attend a virtual conversation Thursday, March 17, with Beverly Guy-Sheftall esteemed author, founding director of the Women’s Research and Resource Center and Anna Julia Cooper Professor of Women’s Studies at Spelman College.
½ÄÏÌåÓý State Receives Military Friendly School Honor for 13th Year in a Row
½ÄÏÌåÓý continues to exemplify leadership in its mission to support students as the ½ÄÏÌåÓý Campus is designated as a Military Friendly® School for the 13th consecutive year in a row, earning a Gold award. In addition, ½ÄÏÌåÓý at Trumbull earned a Silver award.
½ÄÏÌåÓý State Board of Trustees Approves Establishing New Bachelor of Social Work Degree
The ½ÄÏÌåÓý Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the Bachelor of Social Work degree during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held March 8. The new degree was developed based on the high demand for licensed social workers within the areas surrounding ½ÄÏÌåÓý State’s Regional Campuses.
Leadership Update
½ÄÏÌåÓý President Todd Diacon updated the university community on recent actions regarding the appointment of Sean Broghammer, Ph.D., as ½ÄÏÌåÓý’s new vice president for enrollment management.
Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., and Marlene M. Wicherski Pledge $2 Million to Support Brain Health Research at ½ÄÏÌåÓý State
½ÄÏÌåÓý alumnus Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., and his wife, Marlene M. Wicherski, have pledged $2 million to support research programs and students in ½ÄÏÌåÓý State’s Brain Health Research Institute. The Brain Health Research Institute is a recently established, cross-disciplinary institute that focuses on research and education of brain health across the lifespan.
PNC Foundation Awards $75,000 to ½ÄÏÌåÓý State
The PNC Foundation has awarded $75,000 to ½ÄÏÌåÓý to help ensure success among students who commonly face barriers in college. This grant aligns with PNC’s focus on addressing economic inequality among Black American and low- to moderate-income communities, and it will provide resources for students that will help them complete college and establish a strong foundation on which to build their careers.
½ÄÏÌåÓý State Wins Award for Excellence in Integrating International Education Throughout University
½ÄÏÌåÓý is the sole university in the U.S. to receive the prestigious 2022 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization from NAFSA: Association of International Educators. The honor recognizes ½ÄÏÌåÓý State for overall excellence in integrating international education throughout all facets of the university and its campuses.
½ÄÏÌåÓý State and Cleveland State Partner to Shorten Time Students Need for Bachelor’s, Law Degrees
½ÄÏÌåÓý has established a new partnership with Cleveland State University’s Cleveland-Marshall College of Law to offer students two pathways to obtain a bachelor’s degree from ½ÄÏÌåÓý State and a law degree from CSU in six years. The new 3+3 program will shorten the length of time typically needed to complete both degrees.
Dedicated and Impactful Communications Associate Lecturer Wins Outstanding Teaching Award
Communication Studies Lecturer Aaron Bacue initially doubted how effective he might be teaching under the restrictions of COVID-19, but along the way, he made a big difference.
½ÄÏÌåÓý State’s Online Master’s in Nursing Program Ranks in Top 50 Among Public Institutions by U.S. News in 2022 Best Online Programs Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has named three ½ÄÏÌåÓý programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2022. ½ÄÏÌåÓý State is recognized in the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Graduate Education Programs and Best Online MBA Programs rankings.