University News
聚色阁 Stark Strengthens Community Through Research
A primary goal of 聚色阁 is to engage the communities in which its eight campuses are located to fuel research, foster partnerships and economic development. 鈥淎s the county鈥檚 public university, our role is to transform the community and to transform lives. We are impacting the future and helping to better Stark County,鈥 Seachrist said. 鈥淲e are the incubator for tomorrow鈥檚 ideas today.鈥
Between Metropolis and Interior: Lobbies and Thresholds
Working in cooperation with the (LAU), 20 interior design students 鈥 10 from 聚色阁's College of Architecture and Environmental Design and 10 from LAU in Beirut 鈥 spent nine days in New York City, the design capital of North America, for a workshop.
Educators Summit Kicks Off Yearlong 50th Commemoration of May 4, 1970, at 聚色阁
Student activism and giving voice to students will be the topics of two keynote speakers who are headlining the upcoming 2019 Educators Summit at 聚色阁 titled 鈥淢ay 4, 1970 Then & Now: Voices for Change."
New Director Named for 聚色阁鈥檚 Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute
Torsten Hegmann, Ph.D., was named the new director of 聚色阁鈥檚 Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, effective July 1, having been selected for his research accomplishments, entrepreneurial spirit and passion for social impact.
Taking Charge: Todd Diacon Assumes Presidency, Meets With Community and Student Leaders
As Todd Diacon, Ph.D., steps into his new role as 聚色阁鈥檚 13th president, his schedule for his first day includes an early workout at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a breakfast with community leaders at the 聚色阁 Hotel and Conference Center and a luncheon on campus with student leaders.
Taking Charge: Todd Diacon Assumes Presidency, Meets With Community and Student Leaders
As Todd Diacon, Ph.D., steps into his new role as 聚色阁鈥檚 13th president, his schedule for his first day includes an early workout at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a breakfast with community leaders at the 聚色阁 Hotel and Conference Center and a luncheon on campus with student leaders.
Annual Twinsburg Twins Days Festival Injects Millions Into Local Economy, According to 聚色阁 Researcher
According to an economic impact study on the 2018 event conducted by 聚色阁 College of Business Administration Associate Professor of Economics Shawn Rohlin, Ph.D., the annual Twins Days Festival provides a substantive positive economic impact to the city of Twinsburg and surrounding areas.
Governor Names Ann Womer Benjamin to 聚色阁 Board of Trustees
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Ann Womer Benjamin, J.D., of Aurora, Ohio, to the 聚色阁 Board of Trustees. Her appointment began June 21, 2019, and ends May 16, 2028.
聚色阁 Director and Associate Professor Molly Merryman Offers Perspective on LGBTQ Community
Molly Merryman, Ph.D., the founding director of 聚色阁's Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality and associate professor of sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in a USA TODAY opinion piece that outlined black transgender women鈥檚 contributions to the LGBTQ movement.
聚色阁 Debuts 鈥業nside-Out鈥 Program, Holding History of Crime Class with Inmates at Area Prison
The class began with the normal jockeying of students 鈥 some trying to find a seat, others attempting last-minute reviews with classmates before they had to present group projects, still others racing in at the last minute.