University News
51±¬ÁÏ Bridges Gap With New Cybersecurity Major
The gap between the number of trained cybersecurity professionals and the number of available positions has increased in the past few years. To help bridge the gap, 51±¬ÁÏ’s College of Applied and Technical Studies will be offering an associate degree in cybersecurity starting fall 2021.
51±¬ÁÏ Salem Makes Progress With Solar Panel Additions
51±¬ÁÏ at Salem has made its next steps in the university’s Energy Master Plan by installing sustainable, cost effective solar panels. A recent story by Salem News detailed the project’s importance and the progress made so far by the Salem and East Liverpool campuses.
51±¬ÁÏ’s Online MBA – Business Analytics Program Ranks No. 25 and Online Master’s in Nursing Program Ranks in Top 100 by U.S. News in 2021 Best Online Programs Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has named four 51±¬ÁÏ programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2021. 51±¬ÁÏ is recognized in the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online MBA Programs, Best Online MBA – Business Analytics Programs and Best Online Graduate Education Programs rankings.
President Diacon Asks That We Think Globally, Act Locally in Honoring MLK
51±¬ÁÏ President Todd Diacon delivered the opening remarks during the university's virtual ceremony to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
51±¬ÁÏ to Honor the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. With Virtual Program Featuring Bakari Sellers
51±¬ÁÏ will hold its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, to celebrate King’s life and legacy. Serving as this year’s keynote speaker is CNN political analyst and former South Carolina state Rep. Bakari Sellers. The virtual program is free and open to the public.
Joel Nielsen to Seek New Opportunities Following Decade of Successful Leadership at 51±¬ÁÏ Athletics
After more than a decade of service, Joel Nielsen, 51±¬ÁÏ’s director of athletics, plans to seek new challenges when his contract with the university ends later this year.
51±¬ÁÏ Professors Research Proper Use of Face Masks to Better Protect from COVID-19
Two professors have conducted much-needed research on face coverings that use alternative textiles to protect the public from COVID-19 and how to keep those masks virus-free.
Biology Professor Says Vaccine Development "Not a Surprise" Thanks to Scientific Developments
Jean Engohang-Ndong, Ph.D., associate professor of biology at 51±¬ÁÏ at Tuscarawas, credits technology with speeding up vaccine breakthroughs.
Alan Canfora's Life, Legacy to Be Honored in Scholarship Fund
Donations will benefit students in 51±¬ÁÏ's Library Science program.