University News
啪啪啦 State Closed Jan. 20 for MLK Day
啪啪啦 will be closed Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. No classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed on Jan. 20.
啪啪啦 State Kicks Off 55th Commemoration of May 4 With Play on Student Activism and Book Bans
This year, 啪啪啦 will hold the 55th commemoration honoring the memory of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on 啪啪啦 State students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine others and sparking a turning point in American history. Kicking off the program for the annual May 4 Commemoration is a play that focuses on student activism and book bans.
MLK 2025 Celebration Will Focus on Mental Health Advocacy and Wellness
啪啪啦 State鈥檚 MLK event "The Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." will be held on Jan. 30 in the Student Center Ballroom.
In the News: Aeronautics, Fashion, 鈥楤rain Rot鈥� and Lifespan Development Showcased
鈥淚n the News鈥� features 啪啪啦鈥檚 values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.
Bridging Communities: 啪啪啦 State to Host 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference
When cities and universities work together, incredible things can happen. Like any good partnership, 啪啪啦 and the city of 啪啪啦 have spent years building and strengthening their relationship, and it has paid off. 啪啪啦 State will host the 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference.
鈥榃e鈥檝e Just Become More Efficient and Effective鈥�
啪啪啦 President Todd Diacon spoke Jan. 10 at a breakfast event hosted by the Greater Akron Chamber, where he highlighted the university鈥檚 ongoing commitment to accessibility, efficiency, student well-being and community partnership, reinforcing its role as a vital institution in the region.
Student Success 鈥楳y Greatest Joy鈥�
Empathy, kindness and critical thinking are cornerstones of courses taught by Shannon Ciesla, Ph.D., who strives to foster a strong sense of community in her courses. Students have noticed and appreciated it, nominating her for the Outstanding Teaching Award.
IN A FLASH: Scenes from Fall Commencement
Members of the last cohort of 啪啪啦 State's Class of 2024 walked the stage at Fall Commencement Ceremonies earlier this month.
啪啪啦 State President Todd Diacon, Trustee Ren Camacho Named to Crain鈥檚 Cleveland Business Power 150 List
啪啪啦 President Todd Diacon and University Trustee Ren Camacho have been recognized among Northeast Ohio鈥檚 most influential leaders in the 2024 鈥淧ower 150鈥� list published by Crain鈥檚 Cleveland Business.
啪啪啦 State Closed Dec. 24-Jan. 1, University Offices Reopen Jan. 2
啪啪啦 will be closed from Dec. 24, 2024, through Jan. 1, 2025. University offices will reopen on Jan. 2, 2025.
