College of the Arts
This spring, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ School of Art M.F.A. alumni Violet Maimbourg successfully defended her thesis during the school's annual M.F.A. thesis exhibition, where she presented a number of carnival-themed works featuring sculptures and some kinetic pieces. Maimbourg's body of work often features pieces depicting at once amusing and painful themes, created to reflect upon her ongoing journey of healing. In an article written by Christopher Johnston of CAN Journal titled "Violet Maimbourg invites you to step into her colorful, compelling carnival of art," Maimbourg expanded on the rationale b...
Postdoctoral Scholar Receives Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Dissertation Award
The work of a Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Biological Sciences doctoral graduate recently received recognition from green roof experts from across North America who are looking to address contemporary environmental challenges, especially in urban environments.
Division of People, Culture and Belonging
A new carrier is coming — and you don't need to do a thingBeginning July 1, 2026, our Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long‑Term Disability (LTD) benefits will transition to a new carrier: Lincoln Financial Group. No action is required from you. If you are currently enrolled in life insurance, AD&D, and LTD coverage, the Banner system will automatically reflect the name of the new carrier. What's changingLife Insurance, AD&D, and LTD coverage will automatically transfer to Lincoln Financial Group.All updates will be handled automatically behi...
Lucas Bartinelli
"This experience has been so incredible. Being able to meet new people while also experiencing and learning about the land, organisms, and indigenous culture has been truly eye opening. Australia has some of the most unique plants and animals, and focuses so strongly on conservation and sustainability, making it such breath of fresh air for me as well as the rest of my peers on this trip. The opportunity to study abroad is one I'm always grateful for and will stick with me forever."
The old saying is that education opens doors, but for Allison "Alli" Coneglio, education did something even more profound; it led her through the door and back home again.As a recent graduate of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University, Alli’s journey is the ultimate realization of a vision planted years ago. Today, she is walking back through the doors of the Nordonia Hills City School District—not as a student carrying books, but as an Intervention Specialist at Rushwood Elementary. Her homecoming marks a triumphant milestone for an innovative partnership between Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University and Nordonia City Schools...
