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The School of Theatre and Dance is excited to announce that Aimee Johnson will join ����ֱ�� State this summer as the new Costume Shop Supervisor.  Aimee holds a BFA in Theatrical Design and Technology from The University of Central Florida, and an MFA in Costume Design from The Pennsylvania State University. Both of these, along with work throughout the country, instilled a passion for making things and problem solving in costumes. As the costume shop supervisor at Brenau University, Aimee’s background in Cirque du Soleil and regional theatre elevated the costume production and the work o...

Step one foot onto the ����ֱ�� State Salem Campus and evidence of Chris Carlson is everywhere. The retired tenured professor of horticulture dedicated his life and harnessed his passion to create beautiful outdoor spaces on the Salem Campus over a career that spanned nearly 30 years. Carlson retired from teaching in 2021, but his love for the campus and the horticulture program never stopped. Unfortunately, since retiring, Carlson has battled amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease and is living in Wisconsin with family members. He joined the gathering by...

Ten incoming freshmen and their families got a warm welcome to the BRIDGES program that began with a hot lunch at the ����ֱ�� Student Center. An all-female group is participating in the five-week academic Bootcamp, nicknamed “The 10th Power” by Diversity Outreach and Development Director Daniel Diaz Nilsson, to reflect their total number and scholarly potential. “I believe the BRIDGES program will help these women realize and use their power to make a life-altering positive impact on themselves, each other, ����ֱ�� State University, and the communities they will engage with in the future, said Nil...

Pam Hutchins Receives the Child Development Center Humanitarian Award The spirit of Robin McManus was felt by some 100 guests, including members of McManus’ immediate family – Kelly, Katie and Jerry McManus, who gathered at the Child Development Center on the ����ֱ�� Campus for the annual scholarship benefit in her honor. The fundraiser provides support for student tuition scholarships, and celebrates the memory of McManus, who was a skilled teacher and student supervisor who cared deeply about children, their families, and pre-service teachers. “I feel very blessed to have known Robin an...

����ֱ�� State Geauga made a strong showing at ����ֱ�� State University’s eight-campus annual English Department Writing Awards Ceremony, a Zoom event held on April 27, 2022. Seven students from Associate Professor Bonnie Shaker’s composition courses and four from Senior Lecturer Mahli Mechenbier’s writing courses won 2022 Writing Awards. In his opening remarks to students and faculty award recipients, ����ֱ�� State English Department Professor and Chair Dr. Babacar M’Baye commented, “You’ve worked hard and this award recognizes your accomplishment. So please be very proud of what you are receiving.” ...

����ֱ�� State University at Tuscarawas held the 52nd Commencement Ceremony in two separate ceremonies on Thurs., May 12, and Friday, May 13, with over 400 students graduating with an associate or bachelor’s degree and 18 students receiving certificates. The ceremonies were held in the Performing Arts Center. During the ceremony, Robert Miller, mathematical sciences lecturer, received the 2021-22 Distinguished Teaching Award. This award was initiated in 1979 by the Tuscarawas County University Foundation and emphasize the importance placed on excellence in instruction at ����ֱ�� State Tuscarawa...

Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, ����ֱ�� State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will present its 54th season during the summer of 2022 with "Little Shop of Horrors," "Godspell," and "West Side Story."  Directed by Porthouse producing artistic director Terri ����ֱ��, "Little Shop of Horrors" opens June 17 and runs through July 2. A preview performance will take place on June 16.  With book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken, "Little Shop of Horrors" takes audiences to a florist shop on Ski...

Students from the bachelor’s degree in nursing program at ����ֱ�� State Salem volunteered during a recent health fair sponsored by Salem City Health Department. The volunteer effort was led by Dr. Cheryl Brady, professor of nursing on the Salem Campus, whose students shared information about the dangers of vaping and obesity. Cutline: Participating in the outreach effort were (front, from left) Jamie Brown, Emma Jarvis, Alyssa Chestnut, Gabby Smith, Iliania Schmidt, Julia Spaulding and (back, from left) Alex Yurko-Mihelic and Lindsay Wills.   ...

The Department of Recreational Services is now Recreation and Wellness Services (RecWell). This change is the culmination of several years of work accompanied by changing needs in Higher Education and following the NASPA and NIRSA joint commitment to well-being. ����ֱ�� State University has embraced the movement to weave an integrated approach to health and well-being into the institution's fabric. In 2020, the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) developed four organizational pillars and placed Recreational Services into the Advocacy, Support and Well-being (ASW) pillar. Dr. Lamar Hylton, S...

����ֱ�� State University has received Ohio’s new Collegiate Purple Star designation for its support for veteran and military students. “For years, ����ֱ�� State has been known as one of the country’s top military-friendly schools for the support provided to its veterans and service members,” Chancellor Randy Gardner said. “Now, it will also be known as one of the country’s first Collegiate Purple Star universities.” The Purple Star Award recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. Schools that earn the award receive a special recogni...