University News

¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s Giving Tuesday Raises More Than $2.8M to Support Scholarships and Programs
¾ÛÉ«¸ó supporters once again joined together during the university’s Giving Tuesday campaign to raise more than $2.8 million to support a variety of student scholarships and programs.

I PROMISE Fourth Graders to Take Over ¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s Brain Health Research Institute
¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s Brain Health Research Institute on Wednesday, Nov. 29, will welcome 94 fourth-grade students from Akron, Ohio’s I PROMISE School for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology.

Winter Coat and Clothing Drive Ongoing Through Dec. 15
From now through Dec. 15, ¾ÛÉ«¸ó is collecting clean, gently used or new items of warm clothing for all ages, including coats, hats, gloves, scarves and sweaters, as part of its Winter Coat and Clothing Drive.

This Giving Tuesday Season, Continue ¾ÛÉ«¸ó's Most Generous Annual Tradition
Join the proud ¾ÛÉ«¸ó tradition of giving back this Giving Tuesday season by supporting the ¾ÛÉ«¸ó fund that means the most to you. ¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s most generous annual tradition runs Oct. 31 through Nov. 28, with special giving incentives throughout the month that make your impact go further. When we come together, we create a legacy of brilliance that helps our students shine and makes the world Forever Brighter.

The Heart of Teaching
After decades as a pastor, David Zachrich had a sudden and dramatic reevaluation of his life. A life-threatening heart attack 15 years ago forced him to step back and reconsider his path. Zachrich’s cardiologist challenged him to find something to do that he enjoyed. Zachrich immediately thought of teaching, something he very much wanted to do as a second career, and now he's won an award for it.
More Than 400 People Shared Food, Fun and Recipes at the International Cook-Off
The International Cook-Off Competition, the Office of Global Education's signature event, was held during International Education Week and featured food and beverages from around the world.
Student Teams Define the Future of Aviation at SkyHack 2023
SkyHack awards students more than $9,000 in prizes at the competition held Nov. 3-5, 2023, in the Design Innovation Hub.

Learning Through Play
Singing, dancing and yoga are not typical college classroom activities. At least not all in one class. But for Jenny Lampe, lecturer in ¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s Early Childhood Education Program, it’s important for her students to experience the full preschool education with all of these activities, plus expected activities like reading children’s books.

Student Becomes Teacher Becomes Mentor
Anthony Mirando, Ph.D., associate professor of construction management, is driven in the classroom because his teaching philosophy is based on respect. He stays on top of his industry, and his enthusiasm and support for students is noticed and appreciated. So much so, students nominated him for an award.