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51���� Distinguished Professor of Human Evolutionary Studies C. Owen Lovejoy, Ph.D., received the President’s Medal from President Beverly Warren during the One University Commencement Ceremony on May 13 in Dix Stadium.

51���� celebrated its newest graduates at its Spring 2017 Commencement ceremonies. In total, 51���� conferred 5,636 degrees, including 992 associate degrees, 3,319 bachelor’s degrees, 1,139 master’s degrees, 181 doctoral degrees and five educational specialist degrees.

Two 51���� students received Best in Show honors, as well as the Dean’s Choice Awards, during the 51���� at Tuscarawas 13th annual Student Computer Designed Art Exhibition.

The Destination 51���� (DKS) Registration and Advising program helps students transition and connect to the university. 51����'s Flashguides help make a difference in the lives of new students.

A 51���� professor has found that a person’s genetic makeup influences how frequently he or she uses social media.

The Office of Sexual and Relationship Violence and Support Services is the recipient of three grants to launch campuswide awareness and prevention initiatives surrounding sexual harassment and assault, relationship violence and stalking.

Beginning July 1, 51���� will become smoke-free and tobacco-free, in accordance with university policy 5-21. The new policy aligns with the university’s healthy campus initiative, 51���� of Wellness.

While most people know the health benefits gained from quitting smoking, they may be unaware of the significant financial benefits.  

Belinda Boon, Ph.D., School of Library and Information Science, presented a session titled “Online Learning is for EVERYONE: Using Universal Design Principles to Develop Accessible Online Learning Content” at the Lilly Conference for Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning in Austin, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2017.