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Governor Appoints Graduate Student Jasmine Hoff to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Board of Trustees

Ms. Hoff is a registered nurse, who is currently pursuing a doctorate in Nursing Practice. 

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University President Beverly J. Warren presented seven Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ staff members with the 2019 President's Award of Distinction. Here, Melissa Sink (right), housekeeping manager, receives a surprise visit from President Warren.

2019 President's Award of Distinction Recipients Announced

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University President Beverly J. Warren recently presented seven Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ staff members with the President’s Award of Distinction.

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Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., will serve as Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s interim senior vice president and provost, effective July 1.

Melody Tankersley Appointed Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Interim Senior Vice President and Provost

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University President-elect Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., to the role of interim senior vice president and provost, effective July 1.

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Professor Laura Davis teaches a class on May 4, 1970.

Preserving May 4 Was Special Work of Four Faculty Members

A team of devoted Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ faculty led the drive to achieve national recognition of the significance of May 4, 1970.
 

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Students Work Together in the Hot Shop to Transfer Melted Glass Onto Functional Object

With Music Blaring and Temperatures Rising, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Celebrates 50 Years of Glass

At first glance, it looks more like an art studio, make that a hot art studio ... music blaring, temperatures rising and a chatty atmosphere of collaboration. Anything but a college classroom. Most wear blue jeans and cotton shirts so they can easily sweat while perfecting their craft. In this case, glassblowing.

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Ashtabula's Wine Collection Including Sunset, Sunburst and 17°

A Rave Review: Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Wines Shine

Enology students of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s Ashtabula Campus are leaving a lasting impact with their high-quality luxury wines. One local wine connoisseur was so impressed with the wines, he featured them in a recent article in the Akron Beacon Journal. 

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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University students wearing their rainbow graduation stoles smile during the university’s 2019 One University Commencement.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Receives Highest Possible Score as an LGBTQ-Friendly Campus

A national organization has recognized Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University with a perfect overall score for the university’s efforts to create a more inclusive campus and welcoming environment for all.

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Center for Architecture and Environmental Design

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Invited to Join AIA-ACSA Design & Health Research Consortium

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) created the AIA-ACSA Design & Health Research Consortium to advance university research that ties together building design and health concerns.

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Student and Faculty Celebrate the Launch of the Construction of the Design Innovation Hub

Video: Design Innovation Hub Launch

The university celebrates the construction launch of the Design Innovation Hub. The upcoming addition to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ is a grassroots initiative aimed at designing new technologies as well as solving the world's problems.

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Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Honorable Registered Dietitians, Madison Jordan and Emily Reynolds along with Executive Chef, Billy Edmondson and Dining Staff

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Dining Services Cooks Up Award-Winning Meal

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Dining Services received recognition for the second year in a row at the 11th Annual Nutritious and Delicious Gala at the Tangier restaurant in Akron. Campus Executive Chef William Edmondson prepared roasted beet and arugula grilled cauliflower pizza and gluten-free chocolate chip cookies stuffed with espresso Marsala mascarpone. Chef Edmondson was assisted by registered dietitians Madison Jordan and Emily Reynolds.

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