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Division of Institutional Advancement

Sarah Shendy, ’06, Director, Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment

Sarah Shendy, ’06, has been appointment as the first Director, Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment. Had it not been for Â鶹ÊÓƵ, she may have never gone into law enforcement.

Graphic for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumni Awards

Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Sponsored by the alumni association, the Alumni Awards are the university’s most prestigious honors given to alumni.

Wayne Dawson, WJW Fox 8 anchor and Â鶹ÊÓƵ graduate in the class of '79.

George Floyd's death focused light on what had been America’s ugly secret, the killing of black men by law enforcement officers at a rate far greater than any other race. Wayne Dawson, WJW Fox 8 anchor and Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumnus, offers his take on what's at stake for America.

Rami Daud and Nathaniel Bailey, photographers with University Communications and Marketing, smile after receiving their Silver ADDY Awards. (Photo credit: Smithberger Photography)

Â鶹ÊÓƵ brought home the gold after this year’s Akron ADDY Awards, with both professionals and students being recognized for their work. The ADDYs, put on by the Akron Chapter of the American Advertising Federation, celebrate the area’s best creative work in advertising.

Members of Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Undergraduate Student Government Painted "Flashes Take Care of Flashes" on the Rock on Front Campus.

The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Emergency Grant Fund is helping students meet financial challenges.

Members of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Undergraduate Student Government painted “Flashes Take Care of Flashes†on the Rock on Front Campus. (Photo credit: Lauren Novick, Tierra Moore and Kaelee Dingey)

Â鶹ÊÓƵ announced the creation of the Pay It Flash Forward Emergency Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Members of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Undergraduate Student Government painted “Flashes Take Care of Flashes†on the Rock on Front Campus. (Photo credit: Lauren Novick, Tierra Moore and Kaelee Dingey)

Â鶹ÊÓƵ announced the creation of the Pay It Flash Forward Emergency Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Members of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Undergraduate Student Government painted “Flashes Take Care of Flashes†on the Rock on Front Campus. (Photo credit: Lauren Novick, Tierra Moore and Kaelee Dingey)

Â鶹ÊÓƵ announced the creation of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Emergency Grant Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Giving Tuesday raised more than $1.6 million to support student success, keeping Â鶹ÊÓƵ students on track to their ultimate goal of obtaining their degree.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous year’s record of $1.03 million. Supporters were able to choose from more than 40 featured giving options throughout the Â鶹ÊÓƵ system, including student scholarships, educational programs, athletic teams and more. 

Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Giving Tuesday raised more than $1.6 million to support student success, keeping Â鶹ÊÓƵ students on track to their ultimate goal of obtaining their degree.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Giving Tuesday 2019 raised more than $1.6 million when it ended on Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m., shattering the previous year’s record of $1.03 million.