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Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University in the top 20 Best Library and Information Studies Programs in the country in its 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools. Overall, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« is recognized in 12 new national rankings in the 2022 edition of Best Graduate Schools, including three specialty rankings.
Save the Date for Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îȫ’s Homecoming 2021
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and the community are encouraged to save the date for one of the university’s long-standing traditions. Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« will celebrate Homecoming 2021 on Saturday, Oct. 2.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« to Hold In-Person Commencement Ceremonies for Spring Class of 2021, Honors Promise to 2020 Graduates of In-Person Ceremony to Be Held During Homecoming Weekend
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University will hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May for the Spring Class of 2021 and will welcome back all 2020 alumni for an in-person graduation ceremony during Homecoming Weekend this fall.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« to Hold Virtual May 4 Commemoration, Honor Wounded Students
In keeping with the commitment to honor and remember the events of May 4, 1970, Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University will hold a virtual May 4 51st Commemoration this year. The virtual commemoration will feature a video premiering at noon on Tuesday, May 4, that focuses on the nine wounded students: Alan Canfora, John Cleary, Thomas Grace, Dean Kahler, Joseph Lewis, Donald Mackenzie, James Russell, Robert Stamps and Douglas Wrentmore.
Pittsburgh Penguins and Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Partnership Scores Unique Opportunities for Golden Flashes
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« has partnered with the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins since 2018, allowing this nationally recognized hockey team to work closely with the university and providing professional and recreational aid to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« community. The partnership includes multiple facets that focus on future Golden Flashes, current students and alumni alike.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University Recognized Nationally for Programs to Assist Students First in Their Families to Attend College
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University has been designated as a First-gen Forward Institution by the Center for First-generation Student Success for its commitment to improving the experiences and advancing outcomes of those who are first in their families to attend college.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Receives Prestigious Military Friendly School Honor for 12th Consecutive Year
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University is once again at the top tier when it comes to exhibiting leading practices and supporting post-military students, receiving the 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School designation for its Kent Campus. This is the 12th year in a row that the Kent Campus has received the Military Friendly School honor.
LGBTQ+ Center Marks 10-Year Milestone
In a month synonymous with cupid, hearts and chocolates, it seems fitting that Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) Center is set to celebrate 10 years of love beginning on Valentine’s Day and extending through the end of the year.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Professors Research Proper Use of Face Masks to Better Protect From COVID-19
Two professors have conducted much-needed research on face coverings that use alternative textiles to protect the public from COVID-19 and how to keep those masks virus-free.
Journalism Student Ranks in Nation's Top 10 for 'Pulitzer Prize of Collegiate Journalism' Contest
The Hearst Journalism Awards — widely known as the Pulitzer Prizes of Collegiate Journalism — recently recognized Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« senior Gianna DaPra in the nation’s top 10 for television features.