University News

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Welcomes Chris Dorsten as University Registrar
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï is pleased to announce Chris Dorsten as the new university registrar.

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Awarded $3.5 Million Choose Ohio First Grants
The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï has been awarded Choose Ohio First grants totaling $3.5 million to support students in the critical fields of science (including health professions), technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn
The protected prairie surrounding ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be burned on Wednesday, April 28, starting around 9 a.m. to allow for new growth during the summer season.

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Formally Introduces New Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï President Todd Diacon and Vice President for Student Affairs Lamar R. Hylton formally introduced Randale L. Richmond as the university’s new director of athletics at a morning virtual press conference held Thursday, April 15. Richmond currently serves as senior associate athletic director at Old Dominion University.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Selects Randale L. Richmond as Director of Athletics
Following a national search, Randale L. Richmond has been selected as ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's next director of athletics.

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s Exploratory Program Receives National Recognition
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State School of Fashion to Induct Kenneth Cole Into Hall of Fame
The visionary global fashion designer and activist Kenneth Cole is named as the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï School of Fashion’s 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee. In its 32nd year, the prestigious award celebrates the outstanding contribution to fashion made by an individual. The accolade honors the unique qualities of their leadership.

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Awarded $3.5 Million Choose Ohio First Grants
The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï has been awarded Choose Ohio First grants totaling $3.5 million to support students in the critical fields of science (including health professions), technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Retirees Association Gives Back to the Community
Similar to graduating students who become alumni, retired ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï faculty and staff wish to stay connected to the university. These employees care about the institution and the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State community, and they want to see it thrive. One way retired ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State community members stay informed is through the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Retirees Association (KSURA), an organization of more than 800 retired ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State faculty and staff committed to improving university life.

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Names Manfred van Dulmen as University’s Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Division of Graduate Studies
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., announced the selection of Manfred van Dulmen, Ph.D., to serve as the university’s associate provost for academic affairs and dean of the Division of Graduate Studies, effective April 16.