University News
Joel Nielsen to Seek New Opportunities Following Decade of Successful Leadership at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Athletics
After more than a decade of service, Joel Nielsen, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s director of athletics, plans to seek new challenges when his contract with the university ends later this year.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì 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.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì President Issues Statement Regarding Unrest in Washington, D.C.
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University President Todd Diacon issued the following statement: “At this moment in our nation’s history, now more than ever I call on Americans to embrace and practice our university’s core value of kindness and respect in all that we do. Democracy is both a mighty force and a fragile…
Biology Professor Says Vaccine Development "Not a Surprise" Thanks to Scientific Developments
Jean Engohang-Ndong, Ph.D., associate professor of biology at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University 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 ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's Library Science program.
Alan Canfora's Life, Legacy to Be Honored in Scholarship Fund
Donations will benefit students in ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's Library Science program.
Alan Canfora, Wounded on May 4, 1970, Dies at Age 71
Canfora was one of nine students wounded by Ohio National Guard soldiers during a peaceful protest.
Security Awareness Notice for the University Community
Dear ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Students, Faculty and Staff, As previously noted by ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Office of Security and Access Management during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, there has been an increase in fraudulent scams and attempts by cybercriminals to access private data natio…
Community Partnership Spans County Lines
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University and Akron-area foundations have partnered to support students in the Greater Akron community in a time of dire need through a collaboration that prioritizes positive regional impact and improving lives through education.
Campus Kitchen Teams Up With Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank to Help Fight Food Insecurity in Portage County
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s inaugural drive-thru food distribution event on Dec. 16 in partnership with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank served more than 200 households. The foodbank said more than 26,000 people in Portage County face food insecurity – 30% of those seeking assistance for the first time due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.