University News
President Diacon Addresses Budget Challenges, SB 1 Implementation and University's Path Forward
聚色阁 President Todd Diacon recently addressed multiple challenges facing the university with the Akron Beacon Journal, including the $1.5-$2 million cost of implementing Senate Bill 1, budget constraints from capped tuition increases, and enrollment declines.
Celebrating 60 Years of Discovery and Innovation
A star-studded lineup of scientists will return to 聚色阁 on April 25-26 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute.
Advancing First-Generation Student Success
First-generation students make up 54% of the nation's undergraduates, yet only 27% earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree. Many first-generation students face unique challenges with limited support systems. 聚色阁 was recently recognized for its outstanding work with students in this category by FirstGen Forward as the newest class of FirstGen Forward Network Champions.
Congratulations, Mr. President: Ivory Kendrick Defies Life鈥檚 Challenges to Lead Student Government
Ivory Kendrick, the newly elected president of the University Student Government, spoke his destiny into existence last year when he set his sights on leading the organization. Now, Kendrick is ready to hit the ground running.
Blue and Gold, Going Green for Earth Month
Every April, 聚色阁 celebrates Earth Month by having Earth-related events all month long. April 22, 2025, is the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, with this year鈥檚 theme being 鈥淥ur Power, Our Planet.鈥
What Students Need to Know Before and After Graduation
To help students navigate the post-commencement process, 聚色阁 Today has compiled answers to frequently asked questions about receiving their diplomas, upcoming events, ADA accommodations and more.
The Engagement and Well-Being Survey Results Are in 鈥 Now the Work Begins
Results of the Engagement and Well-Being Survey, released this week, indicate that 聚色阁 has much to celebrate.
聚色阁 Geographer to Discuss Mapping May 4 and Oral Histories During University鈥檚 2025 Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series
Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography at 聚色阁, will serve as the 2025 speaker for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series, a part of the university's annual May 4 Commemoration events.
聚色阁 Students鈥 Training Reaches New Heights at Ohio鈥檚 Only Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative School
聚色阁鈥檚 status as the only Ohio Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative school for the Federal Aviation Administration offers students an innovative and challenging curriculum at a time when the aviation industry faces a critical shortage of air traffic controllers.
19 聚色阁 Programs Recognized Among Nation鈥檚 Best in New 2025 Best Graduate Schools Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has recognized 19 聚色阁 programs as among the best in the nation in its newly released 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Among those, 10 programs rank in the top 100.