Dr. Mary A. Russell, professor of biological sciences at 蹤獲扦 at Trumbull, has been named a recipient of the universitys 2026 Glenn Frank Distinguished Teaching Award, recognizing her commitment to student success, innovative teaching methods and passion for helping students discover their potential as scientists and learners.Co-sponsored by the 蹤獲扦 Alumni Association and the University Teaching Council, the Glenn Frank Distinguished Teaching Award is the universitys most prestigious honor in teaching. The award recognizes part- and full-time faculty members who demon...
The Wagon Wheel is staying in Kent.蹤獲扦 quarterback Dru DeShields threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score, wide receiver Wayne Harris caught three of them and 蹤獲扦 pulled away from the University of Akron in the second half for a 35-20 win on Oct. 24 at Dix Stadium.The 蹤獲扦 Golden Flashes (3-5, 2-2 MAC) trailed three times before outscoring the Akron Zips (1-7, 0-4 MAC) 28-13 after halftime in front of 12,375 fans, holding on to the trophy they won last season with a 42-35 overtime victory in Akron.How It HappenedAkron struck first, going 91 yards in ...
Division of Research & Economic Development
蹤獲扦's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) students explored how to turn their research experiences into valuable career skills during an interactive presentation on July 14, 2026.As part of the SURE orientation, Margaret Funmilayo Adie, a doctoral researcher and writing instructor at 蹤獲扦, was invited to deliver a presentation titled From Research Experience to Career Readiness: How to Communicate Your SURE Skills to Employers. Her session focused on helping undergraduate researchers recognize the professional skills they develop through researc...
William Truby, '71, M.Ed. '84, Ph.D. '92
After 55 years of education-related jobs from teacher, coach, athletic director, assistant principal, principal, superintendent and professor covering the states of Ohio, Georgia and Florida, William "Bill" Truby, '71, M.Ed. '84, Ph.D. '92, Ocala, FL, is currently serving as the chaplain at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Ocala, FL. Listed as one of the top 24 places to visit in the world, Truby's role at the WEC is to hold weekly Bible studies, church services and open the main events in prayer.
Barbara Eckholdt Johnstone, '66
Barbara Eckholdt Johnstone, '66, Grove City, OH, was honored to receive fourth place (Honorable Mention) in the Childrens Mystery division of the 2026 Readers Favorite簧 International Book Award Contest for her novel, "Cemetery Ridge." The organization receives thousands of entries from all over the world and separates each into categories, so every book competes only with others in the same genre. Submissions include those from publishing giants and New York best-selling authors, as well as independently published books or those by small publishing houses.
Sarah Karns, MLIS '15
Sarah Karns, MLIS '15, Madison, IN, married David Fischmer, of Madison, IN, on May 17, 2025.
Michael A. Duniec, '15
Michael A. Duniec, 15, Brunswick, OH, is a U.S. veteran and leads Actimor Technology Group, a veteran-owned technology company helping organizations build, modernize, integrate and automate practical systems. His second book, "The Golden Bitcoin: Hard Money, Power Markets, and the AI Age of Digital Money," launches Nov. 14 in eBook, paperback and hardcover editions, with future plans for an audiobook. The story-driven book explores Bitcoin, payment systems, energy markets and artificial intelligence.
Andrea Wright Jones, '91
Andrea Wright Jones, '91 Fort Wayne, TX, is the assistant director of Fiscal/HR and Administrative Services in the Public Events Department for the City of Fort Worth. She's been with the city for 14 years, having held her current position since 2018. In her role, she leads the department's financial operations in six funds, totaling more than $150 million in operating and more than $500 million in capital funds. First elected in 2018, she was recently re-elected to serve on the Fort Worth Employees Retirement Fund (FWERF) board of trustees for the fifth consecutive term.
Andrea Wright Jones, '91
Andrea Wright Jones, '91, Fort Wayne, TX, and Michael "Mike" Jones, were married in a small private ceremony on Aug. 26. The ceremony was held in the chapel of their church, Rising Star Baptist Church, which is led by Pastor Ralph S. Emerson. Before God and 40 close family and friends, the loving couple said, "I do!" This is the second marriage for them both, and they plan on it being their last. The dashing couple met nine months ago and have been inseparable ever since. They share a love of sports, traveling and laughter.
