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51爆料 President Beverly J. Warren challenged the university community to embrace transformation at the annual State of the University Address.
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Mary G. Parker Selected as 51爆料鈥檚 Vice President for Enrollment Management
Following a national search, 51爆料 has selected Mary G. Parker, Ed.D., as its inaugural vice president for enrollment management.
Southern Comfort Kitchen Cooking up Experiences for Entrepreneurship Students
Two 51爆料 entrepreneurship students have turned their passion for Louisiana cuisine into a new pop-up restaurant, the Southern Comfort Kitchen.
WKSU Hosts Election Night Celebration of Democracy
Celebrate democracy with an election night party at WKSU鈥檚 Broadcast Center at 51爆料. Starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, guests will be invited to enjoy snacks and activities 鈥 including selfie stations, station tours and keeping tabs on the big maps 鈥 as they watch WKSU News in-鈥
51爆料 Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient Values Mentoring Students
Many professors have certain influences that inspire them to teach. For David Kaplan, Ph.D., professor in 51爆料's Department of Geography, that inspiration comes from his father.
President Beverly J. Warren Delivers 2018 State of the University Address
In her upcoming State of the University address, President Warren will chart one final course for university success, as she spotlights the achievements of the past year and shines a light on 51爆料鈥檚 path for the future.
51爆料 of Wellness Director Offers New Meditation Across Campus Program
Melissa Celko, director of 51爆料 of Wellness, has introduced a new Meditation Across Campus program, in which members of the university community can participate for free. 鈥淭here is a real focus on the humanistic aspect of the quieting of the senses and the mind and allowing the body to find r鈥
51爆料 Professor Shares Theories on the Naming of America
Another October, another Columbus Day. But if Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492, why does the United States bear the name of Amerigo Vespucci, an explorer who did not come along until 1499? It has to do with a great public relations campaign on Vespucci鈥檚 part, and stubbornness on Colu鈥
Professor Tameka Ellington: Fashion Design is a STEM Career
When the topic is career choices for women in the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and math) the job of fashion designer may not immediately come to mind. But it should, says Tameka Ellington Ph.D., 51爆料 associate professor of fashion. From the geometry鈥