University News
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Board of Trustees Welcomes Class of 2025, Approves New Balanced Budget
The ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Board of Trustees congratulated ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ President Todd Diacon and university leaders on their strong fall enrollment, including welcoming the Class of 2025, at the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 15.
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Welcomes Freshman Class Boasting All-Time High GPA, More Underserved Students
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ’s Class of 2025 arrives with a strong record of classroom success, boasting an all-time high GPA of 3.5. These newest Golden Flashes arrive 3,982 strong, an increase of more than 4% from a year ago.
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ to Partner With Ideastream Public Media for Management of WKSU
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ President Todd Diacon updated the faculty and staff on ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ's partnership with Ideastream Public Media for the management of WKSU.
2021 Constitution Day Activities
Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by 39 brave men on Sept. 17, 1787, recognizing all who are born in the United States or, by naturalization, have become citizens.
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Unveils Athletics' Strategic Plan
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Athletics is excited to unveil a new strategic plan that positions the department to have a meaningful impact on student-athletes, campus and community.
Leadership Announcements
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ President Todd Diacon updated the university community on recent actions regarding the senior administration of the university.
Valoree Vargo Named ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ’s Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ President Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Valoree Vargo to the position of vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement, effective Aug. 1, 2021. Vargo has served the university since 2010 as the associate chief of staff in the president’s office, the sen…
10 Questions With Ericka Shoaff, Assistant Dean of Students and Director, Student Advocacy and Support
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ alumna Ericka Shoaff, ’11, has returned to ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ in a newly created position designed to further support students as a central hub for basic needs resources. She is the assistant dean of students and director of student advocacy and support in the newly created CARES Center. Find out more about her and the center as she answers these 10 questions.
Staff Members Engage With ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Leaders in Virtual Town Hall
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ staff members with questions about the upcoming fall semester were able to talk with university leaders Aug. 19 via a virtual town hall.
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With In-Person Commencement Ceremonies on Aug. 21
The ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ alumni family grew by nearly 1,300 new graduates as the university held its summer commencement. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2021 were recognized with in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies and a virtual commencement ceremony for all colleges and degrees on Aug. 21.