Community & Society

Aging with Care Through Technology
As a doctoral student of sociology, Adedayo Adeagbo is doing her research on dignity care for aging people using advancements of technology in healthcare. With a specialization in medical sociology, Adeagbo’s thesis is built on the perceptions and attitudes of healthcare workers and the use of robots for caring for older adults.

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Students Make Filing Less Taxing
With the intent of helping members of the community in need of tax assistance, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free income tax preparation services for low-income and elderly taxpayers while giving students real-world experience.

Former ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Staffer Turns 110
Ethelyn VonHelmers Fitzsimmons of Mantua, who served as a secretary for three ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì presidents, will celebrate her 110th birthday on May 17.
IN A FLASH: Celebrating Spring 2025 Commencements
It's commencement time at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì! The university will welcomes more than 4,800 new graduates from the spring Class of 2025 in ceremonies on May 8, 9, 10 and 16.

What College Students Should Know ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Buying Insurance
Choosing any insurance can be intimidating due to the number of options and types available. Two ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University professors with expertise in insurance gave ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Today readers advice on how to navigate the world of insurance with a focus on students.

IN A FLASH: A Memorable Commemoration
The 55-year commemoration of the tragic events of May 4, 1970 at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì included an extensive schedule of presentations, the annual candlelight walk and vigil and the commemoration ceremonies on May 4.

‘It Was Time for Me to Go Home’ – Geography Professor Combed May 4 Oral Histories in Search of Shared Humanity
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Associate Professor of Geography Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., has studied the events of May 4, 1970, through the lens of a map maker.

IN A FLASH: It's Not Just One Day
Remembering May 4, 1970 at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì is not confined to just the events around the annual commemoration on campus, but is part of living and learning at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì throughout the year.

ToddCast Episode 3: Jerry M. Lewis
Join us on the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì ToddCast as President Todd Diacon revisits a conversation with Professor Emeritus Jerry M. Lewis, Ph.D.

Students Guiding the History of ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì
The May 4 Visitors Center uses ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s history to help guide the community in understanding the past and applying it to the present. Tours conducted by student guides are a rich part of this process.