University News
51±¬ÁÏ Board of Trustees Welcomes Class of 2025, Approves New Balanced Budget
The 51±¬ÁÏ Board of Trustees congratulated 51±¬ÁÏ President Todd Diacon and university leaders on their strong fall enrollment, including welcoming the Class of 2025, at the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 15.
51±¬ÁÏ Welcomes Freshman Class Boasting All-Time High GPA, More Underserved Students
51±¬ÁÏ’s Class of 2025 arrives with a strong record of classroom success, boasting an all-time high GPA of 3.5. These newest Golden Flashes arrive 3,982 strong, an increase of more than 4% from a year ago.
51±¬ÁÏ to Partner With Ideastream Public Media for Management of WKSU
51±¬ÁÏ President Todd Diacon updated the faculty and staff on 51±¬ÁÏ's partnership with Ideastream Public Media for the management of WKSU.
2021 Constitution Day Activities
Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by 39 brave men on Sept. 17, 1787, recognizing all who are born in the United States or, by naturalization, have become citizens.
51±¬ÁÏ Unveils Athletics' Strategic Plan
51±¬ÁÏ Athletics is excited to unveil a new strategic plan that positions the department to have a meaningful impact on student-athletes, campus and community.
Leadership Announcements
51±¬ÁÏ President Todd Diacon updated the university community on recent actions regarding the senior administration of the university.
Valoree Vargo Named 51±¬ÁÏ’s Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
51±¬ÁÏ President Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Valoree Vargo to the position of vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement, effective Aug. 1, 2021. Vargo has served the university since 2010 as the associate chief of staff in the president’s office, the sen…
10 Questions With Ericka Shoaff, Assistant Dean of Students and Director, Student Advocacy and Support
51±¬ÁÏ alumna Ericka Shoaff, ’11, has returned to 51±¬ÁÏ in a newly created position designed to further support students as a central hub for basic needs resources. She is the assistant dean of students and director of student advocacy and support in the newly created CARES Center. Find out more about her and the center as she answers these 10 questions.
Staff Members Engage With 51±¬ÁÏ Leaders in Virtual Town Hall
51±¬ÁÏ staff members with questions about the upcoming fall semester were able to talk with university leaders Aug. 19 via a virtual town hall.
51±¬ÁÏ Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With In-Person Commencement Ceremonies on Aug. 21
The 51±¬ÁÏ alumni family grew by nearly 1,300 new graduates as the university held its summer commencement. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2021 were recognized with in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies and a virtual commencement ceremony for all colleges and degrees on Aug. 21.