University News
Team LeBron Will Play for ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s I Promise Scholars in 2022 NBA All-Star Game
Team LeBron will be playing for ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s I Promise Scholars, a program that provides higher education opportunities for underserved students in Northeast Ohio.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Awarded the Highest Recognition for Research Universities, the Prestigious R1 Carnegie Classification
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has awarded ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï the esteemed R1 status for research, which is the highest recognition that doctoral universities can receive. The prestigious designation affirms ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s place as an elite research institution and puts the university in the company of universities such as Yale, Harvard and the University of California-Berkeley.
Dedicated and Talented Piano Professor Wins Distinguished Teaching Award
Congratulations to Glauser School of Music piano faculty member Donna Lee, recipient of a 2021 Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA).
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Awarded the Highest Recognition for Research Universities, the Prestigious R1 Carnegie Classification
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has awarded ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï the esteemed R1 status for research, which is the highest recognition that doctoral universities can receive. The prestigious designation affirms ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s place as an elite research institution and puts the university in the company of universities such as Yale, Harvard and the University of California-Berkeley.
Motivating Trumbull English Professor Wins Outstanding Teaching Award
In addition to encouraging her students to help the community, Ana Wetzl encourages them to excel in their studies. Knowing how far she has come in her career, her story is motivating. Originally from Romania, Wetzl taught herself English at 17 years old. Today, she is an associate professor of English at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï at Trumbull with expertise in Applied Linguistics and Composition Studies. Wetzl has earned a 2021 Outstanding Teaching Award for her research, inclusivity, encouragement and above and beyond teaching abilities.
Fortune Ranks ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Online Master of Science in Business Analytics #12 in the Nation
The ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) ranks No. 12 in the nation in Fortune’s Best Online Master’s in Business Analytics Programs in 2022.
Sociology Professor’s Compassion and Structure Earns Distinguished Teaching Award
For Katrina Bloch, associate professor in the Department of Sociology at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï at Stark, her goal is to help students adopt a sociological lens through an open and honest classroom environment that encourages them to reach their fullest potential. This dedicated mindset is what led her to receive the 2021 Distinguished Teaching Award, which honors an outstanding group of teachers who are committed to their students' success.
10 Questions with Emily Metzgar, Director of the School of Media and Journalism at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï
Emily Metzgar became the director of the School of Media and Journalism (MDJ) at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï July 1, 2020, in the midst of a pandemic. Metzgar previously served as the director of undergraduate studies of the Media School at Indiana University. Metzgar’s diverse background paired with the insight she has gained from her previous work experiences has guided her in her new role as the MDJ Director. Now more than a year into her role, Metzgar shares with ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Today answers to these 10 questions.
Search for Vice President for Enrollment Management
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï President Todd Diacon announces the search for Vice President for Enrollment Management to the university community.
Dedicated and Talented Piano Professor Wins Distinguished Teaching Award
Donna Lee leads by example, performing piano on and off campus frequently to provide opportunities for students to see her polished programs. Her passion for music is evident to her students and anyone else who has heard her play. She not only prepares her students to fulfill their curricular requirements in piano performance but to understand the high level of dedication and work it takes to make a piece performance worthy through technical command, structural awareness, stylistic understanding and artistic expression. All of her preparation and passion led her to earn a 2021 Distinguished Teaching Award (DTA).