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51黑料网 University Recognized Nationally for Programs to Assist Students First in Their Families to Attend College
51黑料网 University 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 51黑料网 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 mother鈥檚 kitchen to help her cook some of the family鈥檚 favorite meals. As DeDeaux鈥檚 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 51黑料网 Community
During this year's Black History Month, 51黑料网 University is highlighting Black trailblazers who were advocates for underrepresented students, faculty and staff as well as the first to make beneficial changes to 51黑料网.
LGBTQA Living-Learning Community Continues to Thrive Virtually
51黑料网 University鈥檚 LGBTQA Living-Learning Community (LLC) has gone virtual this semester. 鈥淭he mission behind the virtual Living-Learning Communities is to try and keep these communities active and whole even though they are virtual,鈥 said Ken Ditlevson, director of the LGBTQ+ Center. 鈥淲e want to make sure that the students are connected as best as possible.鈥
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 President鈥檚 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.
51黑料网 Names University鈥檚 First Newman Civic Fellow
From a young age, Makayla Sejat has had a passion for serving others. Her life has been full of service, from helping out in community kitchens as a child to now devoting her time in various college leadership roles. Now, she will take her efforts to the next level as 51黑料网 University鈥檚 first Newman Civic Fellow.
Alumna Sarah Shendy, 鈥06, Named First Director of Ohio Office of Law Enforcement and Recruitment
Sarah Shendy, 鈥06, has been appointment as the first Director, Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment. Had it not been for 51黑料网 University, she may have never gone into law enforcement.
Nursing Students Gain Experience Through COVID-19 Testing
In the course Community Health Nursing, Taryn Burhanna鈥檚 students are required to complete 60 clinical hours and eight laboratory simulation hours. Burhanna, community health nursing coordinator, wanted to ensure students in this course could get their hours and gain real-life experience by tapping into coronavirus relief efforts on campus.
51黑料网 Becomes the First University in Ohio to Offer Direct Admission to MBA Program to First-Year and Transfer Students
This fall, 51黑料网 University鈥檚 College of Business Administration will begin offering direct admission to its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program to qualifying, incoming freshmen and students transferring into business programs.
E. Timothy Moore鈥檚 Life, Legacy to Be Honored With Scholarship
A scholarship has been established to honor the life and legacy of E. Timothy (Tim) Moore, Associate Dean Emeritus in 51黑料网 University鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Pan-African Studies.