University News
10 Questions with the Vice President for Regional Campuses Peggy Shadduck
Peggy Shadduck is vice president for Regional Campuses and dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies. She serves as the senior officer responsible for overall leadership of the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Regional Campus system. Her role promotes student enrollment and academic success and is responsible for expanding the visibility, influence and effectiveness of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State as a catalyst for regional development.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Breaks Ground for Future Home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï officially broke ground on Crawford Hall, the future home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, on March 8 in a ceremony attended by more than 400 people, including university officials, donors, alumni, students, elected officials and special guests.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Board of Trustees Approves Establishing New Bachelor of Social Work Degree
The ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the Bachelor of Social Work degree during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held March 8. The new degree was developed based on the high demand for licensed social workers within the areas surrounding ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s Regional Campuses. The program will be offered on the Ashtabula, Salem and Tuscarawas campuses.
Both On Campus and Abroad, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Wins at International Education
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s diligence in integrating international education throughout its programs and culture is in the spotlight. ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State is the sole university in the U.S. to receive the prestigious 2022 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization. Meet two students currently displaying the university's excellence in global education.
Beverly Guy-Sheftall Keynotes Women’s History Month
To celebrate Women’s History Month and to honor Black History Month, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in collaboration with Black United Students and the Department of Africana Studies, invites you to attend a virtual conversation Thursday, March 17, with Beverly Guy-Sheftall esteemed author, founding director of the Women’s Research and Resource Center and Anna Julia Cooper Professor of Women’s Studies at Spelman College.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Receives Military Friendly School Honor for 13th Year in a Row
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï continues to exemplify leadership in its mission to support students as the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Campus is designated as a Military Friendly® School for the 13th consecutive year in a row, earning a Gold award. In addition, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï at Trumbull earned a Silver award.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Board of Trustees Approves Establishing New Bachelor of Social Work Degree
The ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the Bachelor of Social Work degree during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held March 8. The new degree was developed based on the high demand for licensed social workers within the areas surrounding ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s Regional Campuses.
Leadership Update
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï President Todd Diacon updated the university community on recent actions regarding the appointment of Sean Broghammer, Ph.D., as ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s new vice president for enrollment management.
Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., and Marlene M. Wicherski Pledge $2 Million to Support Brain Health Research at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï alumnus Earl K. Miller, Ph.D., and his wife, Marlene M. Wicherski, have pledged $2 million to support research programs and students in ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s Brain Health Research Institute. The Brain Health Research Institute is a recently established, cross-disciplinary institute that focuses on research and education of brain health across the lifespan.
PNC Foundation Awards $75,000 to ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State
The PNC Foundation has awarded $75,000 to ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï to help ensure success among students who commonly face barriers in college. This grant aligns with PNC’s focus on addressing economic inequality among Black American and low- to moderate-income communities, and it will provide resources for students that will help them complete college and establish a strong foundation on which to build their careers.