University News

½ÄÏÌåÓý State Welcomes Chris Dorsten as University Registrar
½ÄÏÌåÓý is pleased to announce Chris Dorsten as the new university registrar.

½ÄÏÌåÓý State Awarded $3.5 Million Choose Ohio First Grants
The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that ½ÄÏÌåÓý 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).

½ÄÏÌåÓý Fire Department to Perform Annual Prairie Burn
The protected prairie surrounding ½ÄÏÌåÓý’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.

½ÄÏÌåÓý State Formally Introduces New Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond
½ÄÏÌåÓý 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.
½ÄÏÌåÓý Selects Randale L. Richmond as Director of Athletics
Following a national search, Randale L. Richmond has been selected as ½ÄÏÌåÓý State's next director of athletics.

½ÄÏÌåÓý State’s Exploratory Program Receives National Recognition
½ÄÏÌåÓý’s Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.

½ÄÏÌåÓý 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 ½ÄÏÌåÓý 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.

½ÄÏÌåÓý State Awarded $3.5 Million Choose Ohio First Grants
The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that ½ÄÏÌåÓý 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).

½ÄÏÌåÓý State Retirees Association Gives Back to the Community
Similar to graduating students who become alumni, retired ½ÄÏÌåÓý faculty and staff wish to stay connected to the university. These employees care about the institution and the ½ÄÏÌåÓý State community, and they want to see it thrive. One way retired ½ÄÏÌåÓý State community members stay informed is through the ½ÄÏÌåÓý Retirees Association (KSURA), an organization of more than 800 retired ½ÄÏÌåÓý State faculty and staff committed to improving university life.

½ÄÏÌåÓý State Names Manfred van Dulmen as University’s Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Division of Graduate Studies
½ÄÏÌåÓý 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.