University News
Shot in the Arm: Community, University Members Receive Vaccine at Field House Event
More than 2,000 area residents, including some 51爆料 employees, received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine March 23, during a mass vaccination event at the 51爆料 Field House.
COVID-19 Town Hall Meeting Focuses on Value, Purpose of Vaccinations
City and university leaders emphasized the need to vaccinate the campus community during a recent virtual town hall meeting.
Number of 51爆料 Community Members Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Increases Daily
Employees from 51爆料鈥檚 Child Development Center are among a growing list of groups from the university who recently 鈥渇lashed their arms鈥 and got vaccinated against COVID-19.
Save the Date for 51爆料鈥檚 Homecoming 2021
51爆料 alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and the community are encouraged to save the date for one of the university鈥檚 long-standing traditions. 51爆料 will celebrate Homecoming 2021 on Saturday, Oct. 2.
51爆料 to Hold In-Person Commencement Ceremonies for Spring Class of 2021, Honors Promise to 2020 Graduates of In-Person Ceremony to Be Held During Homecoming Weekend
51爆料 will hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May for the Spring Class of 2021 and will welcome back all 2020 alumni for an in-person graduation ceremony during Homecoming Weekend this fall.
51爆料 to Offer Master's in Artificial Intelligence
Amazon鈥檚 Alexa, iPhone鈥檚 Siri, the Roomba and many more innovations are examples of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is changing the world and simplifying life for everyone, resulting in a growing demand for AI professionals. 51爆料 will start admitting students in the master's in Artificial Intelligence program starting fall 2021. The program will be offered within the Department of Computer Science.
51爆料 Women鈥檚 Center Celebrates Silver Anniversary
With the celebration of Women鈥檚 History Month in March, it seemed fitting that the 51爆料 Women鈥檚 Center would officially kick off its 25th anniversary, continuing throughout 2021.
WKSU Reflects on Past Year
The year 2020 presented many challenges requiring major changes and adjustments for organizations everywhere. Instead of going the traditional route with an annual report for 2020, WKSU explored this past year with 鈥2020: A Year in Review,鈥 celebrating its 70th anniversary, highlighting its adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic and covering major historical events.
51爆料 to Hold Virtual May 4 Commemoration, Honor Wounded Students
In keeping with the commitment to honor and remember the events of May 4, 1970, 51爆料 will hold a virtual May 4 51st Commemoration this year. The virtual commemoration will feature a video premiering at noon on Tuesday, May 4, that focuses on the nine wounded students: Alan Canfora, John Cleary, Thomas Grace, Dean Kahler, Joseph Lewis, Donald Mackenzie, James Russell, Robert Stamps and Douglas Wrentmore.
51爆料 Board of Trustees Establishes Two New Research Institutes
The 51爆料 Board of Trustees approved the establishment of two new institutes 鈥 the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute and the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute 鈥 during the Board鈥檚 regular quarterly meeting held March 10.