University News
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Board of Trustees Approves Establishing New Bachelor of Social Work Degree
The Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s Regional Campuses. The program will be offered on the Ashtabula, Salem and Tuscarawas campuses.
Both On Campus and Abroad, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Wins at International Education
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s diligence in integrating international education throughout its programs and culture is in the spotlight. Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State is the sole university in the U.S. to receive the prestigious 2022 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization. Meet two students currently displaying the university's excellence in global education.
Beverly Guy-Sheftall Keynotes Women’s History Month
To celebrate Women’s History Month and to honor Black History Month, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ 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.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Receives Military Friendly School Honor for 13th Year in a Row
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University continues to exemplify leadership in its mission to support students as the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus is designated as a Military Friendly® School for the 13th consecutive year in a row, earning a Gold award. In addition, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Trumbull earned a Silver award.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Board of Trustees Approves Establishing New Bachelor of Social Work Degree
The Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s Regional Campuses.
Leadership Update
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University President Todd Diacon updated the university community on recent actions regarding the appointment of Sean Broghammer, Ph.D., as Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s new vice president for enrollment management.
PNC Foundation Awards $75,000 to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State
The PNC Foundation has awarded $75,000 to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University 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.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Wins Award for Excellence in Integrating International Education Throughout University
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State for overall excellence in integrating international education throughout all facets of the university and its campuses.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State and Cleveland State Partner to Shorten Time Students Need for Bachelor’s, Law Degrees
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ 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.