University News
¾ÛÉ«¸ó Achieves Major Financial Win Through Strategic Debt Restructuring
¾ÛÉ«¸ó has successfully completed a strategic bond restructuring that delivered $4 million in net present value savings.
IN A FLASH: In Appreciation: Willis Walker
¾ÛÉ«¸ó Vice President and General Counsel Willis Walker was recognized by ¾ÛÉ«¸ó's Board of Trustees for his 25 years of service to the university as he retires from more than 40 years as a legal professional.
¾ÛÉ«¸ó College of Podiatric Medicine Maintains Competitive Tuition Edge
¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s College of Podiatric Medicine remains one of the nation’s most affordable podiatric medicine programs following the ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Board of Trustees’ approval of tuition and fees for the upcoming academic year.
¾ÛÉ«¸ó Board Endorses New Structure for Academic Colleges, Establishes Three New Majors
The ¾ÛÉ«¸ó Board of Trustees met March 19 on the Kent Campus for its regular quarterly meeting. Among its actions, the Board endorsed the Division of Academic Affairs’ plan for degree-granting colleges called Transformation 2028.
Statewide Tornado Drill to Be Conducted Wednesday, March 19
Ohio is conducting a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 19, at 9:50 a.m. All ¾ÛÉ«¸ó campuses will be participating in this test.
Fully Online Programs Offer Flexibility, Quality
The national trend of fully online enrollment has been decreasing since the pandemic, but ¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s online programs are bucking those trends. ¾ÛÉ«¸ó offers 90 fully online degree and certificate programs. From bachelor’s to master’s degree programs, the university provides its nationally distinctive academics completely online.
John Rathje Named Corporate ORBIE® Award Winner
¾ÛÉ«¸ó’s Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, John Rathje, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 ORBIE® Award in the Corporate category.
The Day Campus Stood Still
For the ¾ÛÉ«¸ó community, March 17, 2020, was the day most university employees began working remotely following the shift of coursework to online classes and nearly all students leaving the residence halls as COVID-19 reached Ohio.
¾ÛÉ«¸ó Alumnus Antonio Gates Takes First Steps Toward Enshrinement
¾ÛÉ«¸ó alumnus Antonio Gates has begun his journey to football immortality, recently visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, to meet with officials and begin preparations for his enshrinement. The former basketball standout at ¾ÛÉ«¸ó will become just the second Golden Flash to earn a gold jacket, joining linebacker Jack Lambert who was enshrined in 1990.
Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., Continues to Lead with Student Success and a Sense of Belonging at the Forefront
Eboni Pringle Ph.D., senior vice president of Student Life, calls the full-time and part-time employees in the division a "dream team" for the exceptional service they render.