University News
蹤獲扦 Board of Trustees Establishes Two New Research Institutes
The 蹤獲扦 Board of Trustees approved the establishment of two new institutes the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute and the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute during the Boards regular quarterly meeting held March 10.
Podcasts Reach New Audiences at 蹤獲扦
The future of storytelling is constantly changing, but 蹤獲扦 is connecting students to the university through new communication avenues. One platform rising in popularity and mass-consumption that colleges like 蹤獲扦 are taking advantage of is podcasts.
蹤獲扦 College of Nursing, Cleveland Clinic Akron General Team Up to Offer Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Certificate Program
蹤獲扦s College of Nursing and Cleveland Clinic Akron General are joining forces to offer an adult/adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) certificate program beginning this fall. This collaborative one-year program was created to address the regional and national shortage of SANE-certified registered nurses, especially in rural areas.
Auxiliary at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital gifts $25,000 to Nursing Program
The Auxiliary at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital recently donated $25,000 to 蹤獲扦 at Trumbulls Nursing program. The gift will establish a new scholarship endowment that will provide support to nursing students from Trumbull and Mahoning Counties. The volunteer organization was established in 2017. It supports health and wellness initiatives within the local community. Proceeds from The Gift Shop at Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital made the donation possible.
Pittsburgh Penguins and 蹤獲扦 Partnership Scores Unique Opportunities for Golden Flashes
蹤獲扦 has partnered with the NHLs Pittsburgh Penguins since 2018, allowing this nationally recognized hockey team to work closely with the university and providing professional and recreational aid to the 蹤獲扦 community. The partnership includes multiple facets that focus on future Golden Flashes, current students and alumni alike.
蹤獲扦 Recognized Nationally for Programs to Assist Students First in Their Families to Attend College
蹤獲扦 has been designated as a First-gen Forward Institution by the Center for First-generation Student Success for its commitment to improving the experiences and advancing outcomes of those who are first in their families to attend college.
University Dining Services Chef Joshua DeDeaux Showcases His Louisiana Heritage for 蹤獲扦 Community
When University Dining Services Chef Joshua DeDeaux was a little boy growing up in New Orleans, he would bring a brown wooden step stool into his mothers kitchen to help her cook some of the familys favorite meals. As DeDeauxs love of cuisine grew, his grandfather, who was French Creole, and his grandmother, who was British and Native American, also proved to be inspirational to his decision to become a chef.
Recognizing Trailblazers in the 蹤獲扦 Community
During this year's Black History Month, 蹤獲扦 is highlighting Black trailblazers who were advocates for underrepresented students, faculty and staff as well as the first to make beneficial changes to 蹤獲扦.
LGBTQA Living-Learning Community Continues to Thrive Virtually
蹤獲扦s LGBTQA Living-Learning Community (LLC) has gone virtual this semester. The mission behind the virtual Living-Learning Communities is to try and keep these communities active and whole even though they are virtual, said Ken Ditlevson, director of the LGBTQ+ Center. We want to make sure that the students are connected as best as possible.
10 Questions with Michael Daniels, Director of the Student Multicultural Center
Michael Daniels is the director of the Student Multicultural Center (SMC) where he has the opportunity to make a difference on campus and continue the legacy of those who came before him. Daniels was recently awarded the Presidents Award of Distinction for his success with the programs and initiatives offered by the SMC during a global pandemic. Learn more about Daniels as he answers these 10 questions.
