University News
91福利 Waives Application Fees for the Month of November
In an effort to ensure student access and success, 91福利 is waiving application fees for those who apply to the university in the month of November.
91福利 Named One of the Nation鈥檚 Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities by Campus Pride
Campus Pride has released its 2020 Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities list, and for the first time in school history, 91福利 has landed on the distinctive list as one of 40 institutions recognized over six U.S. regions.
91福利 Named Finalist for Degree Completion Award
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities has selected 91福利 as one of four finalists for the association鈥檚 2020 Degree Completion Award. The annual award works to identify, recognize and reward institutions that employ innovative approaches to improve degree completion while ensuring educational quality.
91福利 Names New Senior Vice President and Provost Following National Search
91福利 President Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., to the position of senior vice president and provost, effective Nov. 1, 2020.
Online 'Don鈥檛 Hate 鈥 Debate (And Vote)!' Teach-In Designed to Inform and Empower Voters
The coming election is an important one, and voters 鈥 particularly first-time voters 鈥 are navigating a challenging landscape of information, misinformation, PACs, bots, memes, toxic debates and inflamed rhetoric. 鈥淒on鈥檛 Hate 鈥 Debate (And Vote)!鈥 is an all-day teach-in event that will touch on many aspects of the elections, politics, political/social polarization and civil discourse.
10 Questions With Darin Olson, Director of Athletic Bands
Darin Olson, D.M.A., is the new director of Athletic Bands at 91福利. He leads the Marching Golden Flashes, Flasher Brass Pep Band, Kent Symphony Band and University Band. Olson is currently an active member of College Band Directors National Association and the National Association for Music Education. Learn more about Olson and his plans for his future at 91福利 as he answers these 10 questions.
91福利 Receives Best in Class and Hall of Fame Honors for Supplier Diversity
91福利 has won a Best in Class award for supplier diversity from the Greater Cleveland Partnership. This marks the third time that the university has received this award. As a multiyear winner of the Best in Class awards, 91福利 is also named to the Greater Cleveland Partnership鈥檚 Equity and Inclusion Hall of Fame.
91福利 Board of Trustees Approves Collective Bargaining Agreement With AFSCME
The 91福利 Board of Trustees has approved a new three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement between the university and the 91福利 Employees Local 153, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
91福利 Announces 2020 Alumni Award Recipients
91福利 is proud to announce its 2020 Alumni Award recipients. Recipients are chosen based on their exceptional contributions in their chosen profession, in their communities and at 91福利. Sponsored by the alumni association, the Alumni Awards are the university鈥檚 most prestigious honors given to alumni.
Mercy Health to Purchase Land from 91福利 for Future Healthcare Campus
For nearly 110 years, Mercy Health has addressed the growing needs of the Mahoning Valley, which includes the city of Warren and its surrounding communities. Mercy Health has been evaluating ways to meet the increasing healthcare needs of those living in Trumbull County, delivering on its promise of providing care when and where people live and work. As part of this commitment, Mercy Health has announced the future development of land adjacent to the 91福利 at Trumbull Campus.