University News
51ºÚÁÏÍø Formally Introduces New Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond
51ºÚÁÏÍø University President Todd Diacon and Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton formally introduced Randale L. Richmond as the university’s new director of athletics at a morning virtual press conference held Thursday, April 15. Richmond currently serves as senior associate athletic director at Old Dominion University.
51ºÚÁÏÍø University Selects Randale L. Richmond as Director of Athletics
Following a national search, Randale L. Richmond has been selected as 51ºÚÁÏÍø's next director of athletics.
51ºÚÁÏÍø’s Exploratory Program Receives National Recognition
51ºÚÁÏÍø University’s Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.
51ºÚÁÏÍø School of Fashion to Induct Kenneth Cole Into Hall of Fame
The visionary global fashion designer and activist Kenneth Cole is named as the 51ºÚÁÏÍø University School of Fashion’s 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee. In its 32nd year, the prestigious award celebrates the outstanding contribution to fashion made by an individual. The accolade honors the unique qualities of their leadership.
51ºÚÁÏÍø Awarded $3.5 Million Choose Ohio First Grants
The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that 51ºÚÁÏÍø University has been awarded Choose Ohio First grants totaling $3.5 million to support students in the critical fields of science (including health professions), technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
51ºÚÁÏÍø Retirees Association Gives Back to the Community
Similar to graduating students who become alumni, retired 51ºÚÁÏÍø University faculty and staff wish to stay connected to the university. These employees care about the institution and the 51ºÚÁÏÍø community, and they want to see it thrive. One way retired 51ºÚÁÏÍø community members stay informed is through the 51ºÚÁÏÍø University Retirees Association (KSURA), an organization of more than 800 retired 51ºÚÁÏÍø faculty and staff committed to improving university life.
51ºÚÁÏÍø Names Manfred van Dulmen as University’s Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Division of Graduate Studies
51ºÚÁÏÍø University Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., announced the selection of Manfred van Dulmen, Ph.D., to serve as the university’s associate provost for academic affairs and dean of the Division of Graduate Studies, effective April 16.
LaunchNET 51ºÚÁÏÍø Extends Entrepreneurial Reach With Renewed Funding From Burton D. Morgan Foundation
Thanks to the renewal of its key funding grant, LaunchNET 51ºÚÁÏÍø will continue to inspire the entrepreneur mindset and support innovative thinkers across the 51ºÚÁÏÍø University community.
51ºÚÁÏÍø Ranks in Top 20 in the Nation for Library and Information Studies Program in U.S. News 2022 Best Graduate Schools Rankings
U.S. News & World Report ranks 51ºÚÁÏÍø University in the top 20 Best Library and Information Studies Programs in the country in its 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools. Overall, 51ºÚÁÏÍø is recognized in 12 new national rankings in the 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools, including three specialty rankings.
School of Theatre and Dance Ranked in Top 50 of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degrees by Study.com
51ºÚÁÏÍø University's School of Theatre and Dance is ranked #50 on Study.com's list of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degree programs in the United States. In addition to this national ranking, the School of Theatre and Dance is one of only two theatre programs from the state of Ohio on the list. In its rankings, Study.com assesses hundreds of universities across the country and selected 51ºÚÁÏÍø University based on academic and career resources, the quality of education, faculty, and more.