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Pictured is ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University's Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center, home of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Formally Introduces New Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University 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.

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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Selects Randale L. Richmond as Director of Athletics

Following a national search, Randale L. Richmond has been selected as ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's next director of athletics. 

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A ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University exploratory student and her mentor meet in the learning community dedicated to exploratory students in February 2020.

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s Exploratory Program Receives National Recognition

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University’s Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.

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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì School of Fashion to Induct Kenneth Cole Into Hall of Fame

The visionary global fashion designer and activist Kenneth Cole is named as the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University 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.

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A ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University student conducts research in a lab during spring 2018.

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Awarded $3.5 Million Choose Ohio First Grants

The state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced that ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University 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).

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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Retirees Association Gives Back to the Community

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

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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Names Manfred van Dulmen as University’s Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Division of Graduate Studies

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University 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.

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ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University students in LaunchNET ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì office in spring 2019

LaunchNET ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Extends Entrepreneurial Reach With Renewed Funding From Burton D. Morgan Foundation

Thanks to the renewal of its key funding grant, LaunchNET ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì will continue to inspire the entrepreneur mindset and support innovative thinkers across the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University community.

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The University Library is located in the heart of the ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University campus.

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Ranks in Top 20 in the Nation for Library and Information Studies Program in U.S. News 2022 Best Graduate Schools Rankings

U.S. News & World Report ranks ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University in the top 20 Best Library and Information Studies Programs in the country in its 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools. Overall, ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì is recognized in 12 new national rankings in the 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools, including three specialty rankings.

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School of Theatre and Dance Ranked in Top 50 of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degrees by Study.com

ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University's School of Theatre and Dance is ranked #50 on Study.com's list of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degree programs in the United States. In addition to this national ranking, the School of Theatre and Dance is one of only two theatre programs from the state of Ohio on the list. In its rankings, Study.com assesses hundreds of universities across the country and selected ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University based on academic and career resources, the quality of education, faculty, and more. 

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