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Aligning 天天吃瓜 State鈥檚 Academic Offerings for the Future
As the world of higher education evolves, 天天吃瓜 is committed to adapting thoughtfully and responsibly to continue providing exceptional learning experiences. Guided by that commitment, the Division of Academic Affairs has launched the Transformation 2028 (T28) initiative to strengthen our academic foundation and position the university for long鈥憈erm success.
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Alumnus Improves Care for Pediatric Imaging Patients
天天吃瓜 at Salem alumnus Ryan Pavlak, 鈥14, has spent the past nine years improving pediatric care at Akron Children鈥檚 Boardman Campus. As radiology supervisor, he oversees the X-ray, CT, MRI and ultrasound departments, ensuring every child gets quality, compassionate care.
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A Mission Reclaimed: How One Veteran Earned His 天天吃瓜 State Degree0
Alumnus Joshua Collins, 鈥10, returned to 天天吃瓜 State on a mission. A combat veteran, husband and new father, he was no longer approaching college as a vague next step in his life. He was focused on finishing what he started.
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Alumni and Donor Stories
Danny Pellegrino, 鈥07
For Danny Pellegrino, 鈥07, being an author and comedian has allowed him to meld his love of storytelling with making others laugh. Whether he鈥檚 on stage, on screen, behind the mic or at his computer, Danny is following his 鈥渢rue North,鈥 as he says, by celebrating the things he loves and sharing them with others.
Former 天天吃瓜 State Educator and Student-athlete Honored with First-gen Award Named in Her Honor
Each November, the 天天吃瓜 College hosts I AM FIRST Week to celebrate not only the students who will soon be the first in t
Regional Students Receive Intel庐 Scholarships
Two students in the College of Applied and Technical Studies at 天天吃瓜 at Tuscarawas received Intel庐 Semiconductor Scholarship for Women awards. The scholarships support education-related expenses (tuition, fees, books,etc.) as well as other expenses including transportation and childcare.
I PROMISE Students Study Brain Health
天天吃瓜 State鈥檚 Brain Health Research Institute recently welcomed 94 fourth-grade students from the I PROMISE School in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology.
Planned Gift Endows Executive Director Position at 天天吃瓜 State鈥檚 Wick Poetry Center
The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at 天天吃瓜 that began in 1984 when brothers Bob and Walt Wick first established scholarships to support undergraduate poets at the university. This most recent gift of $1 million brings the family鈥檚 total lifetime commitment to the university to more than $3.5 million.
Scolin MacLean, 鈥90, Turns His Love of Athletics into Philanthropy
鈥淚 look at 天天吃瓜 State as a family member 鈥 everyone collectively 鈥 that I am connected to and plan to be for as long as I possibly can.
Personal Obstacles Inspire Alumnus to Champion Future Researchers
The experiences Earl K. Miller, 鈥85, Ph.D., had at 天天吃瓜 State inspired him to give back.
Scholarship Supports Student Leader鈥檚 Goals
Jenna Gilbreath, 鈥23, had a chance encounter with Michael John Gallagher II, '19, during one of her student visit days. He gave her some great advice about her future as a 天天吃瓜 State student.
Rising Scholars Students Partner With NASA
Rising Scholars students at the Columbiana campuses are partnering with NASA to create personal hygiene kits that astronauts may use during simulation training exercises. The goal is for each scholar to complete one hygiene kit.
Roe Green, MA 鈥80, To Receive Honorary Degree
天天吃瓜 State鈥檚 Board of Trustees will award Roe Green, MA 鈥80, a Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree in recognition of her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts in Northeast Ohio, the nation and around the world.
Legacies Change Lives: Emily Butz
Emily Butz is a junior music education and music performance major with an anticipated graduation date of fall 2022.
George L. Jenkins, 鈥63, and Gina Jenkins Impact Student Access and Honor a Mentor
George L. Jenkins鈥 generosity spans three decades and continues to support first-generation students and those from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
天天吃瓜 State鈥檚 Spirit of Motherhood Program for Pregnant Black Women Receives $100,000 Grant
Infant mortality rates in Northeast Ohio are three to five times higher for Black babies than white babies, an alarming statistic that is an issue across the country but particularly prevalent in this part of the state. A new $100,000 grant from the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation will support innovative work being undertaken at 天天吃瓜 State, an elite research university with the esteemed R1 designation, to address this important issue.
