University News
¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement Wins 19 Marketing and Communications Awards
¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement launched the university’s most ambitious fundraising campaign, called Forever Brighter, last October, creating communications and fundraising materials that share the remarkable impact of alumni engagement and donor philanthropy on the university. The division has earned 19 marketing and communications awards from multiple competitions.
Where on the Web? Find Plans With the University Events Calendar
How does the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí community find out what events are happening on campus? Where do you go to find your weekend plans? "Where On the Web?" is an ongoing series that introduces possibly unfamiliar pages and features on the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí website that students, faculty and staff should know about. One informative section of the website is the Events Calendar which can be used by anyone and features events from all eight ¹ú²úÂ×Àí campuses.
10 Questions With Wendy Patton, Director of the Columbus Program in State Issues
As the director of the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Columbus Program in State Issues, Wendy Patton sets students up for valuable experience and future success in public policy. A 35-year career in state and local government – including 15 years with Policy Matters Ohio – prepared Patton to teach about public policy and state government in Ohio. She’s looking forward to helping students find career interests that can make a difference on the local, state and federal level. Learn more about Patton’s experience that led her to this role as she answers these 10 questions.
Governor Appoints Haley Dees to ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Board as New Undergraduate Student Trustee
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Haley Dees of Lisbon, Ohio, to the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Board of Trustees as an undergraduate student trustee. Dees’ two-year term runs through May 16, 2024.
The Flying Flashes Win the 45th Annual Air Race Classic
On Monday, June 27, the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí College of Aeronautics and Engineering community welcomed Team 52, the Flying Flashes, back from the 45th Annual Air Race Classic.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s Wick Poetry Center and Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus Partner to Save Lives and Preserve Culture
The will hold on Saturday, June 25 at 7 p.m. at Severance Music Center.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí Receives Positive Bond Ratings With Stable Outlooks
¹ú²úÂ×Àí administrators are good stewards with university money based in part on a strong financial profile and solid managers, according to two new credit ratings.
Governor Names Christian Palich to ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Board of Trustees
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Christian Palich of Plain City, Ohio, to the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Board of Trustees. Palich will serve through May 16, 2031. Palich earned his bachelor’s degree in political science in 2009 from ¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí President Todd Diacon Announces Annual Faculty, Staff Award Recipients
They have gone above and beyond to keep ¹ú²úÂ×Àí moving forward during the pandemic, and now they are being honored for their dedication and hard work. ¹ú²úÂ×Àí President Todd Diacon recently notified nine faculty members and 14 staff members that they have received special awards for their work and service.
George and Gina Jenkins Establish Student-Athlete Scholarship With $1 Million Planned Gift
George L. Jenkins, a 1963 graduate of ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, and his wife, Gina, of Scottsdale, Arizona, have pledged $1 million to create the Gina and George Jenkins Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund that will support student-athletes in any varsity athletics program or team sponsored by ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.