Division of Institutional Advancement

Alumna Sarah Shendy, ’06, Named First Director of Ohio Office of Law Enforcement and Recruitment
Sarah Shendy, ’06, has been appointment as the first Director, Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment. Had it not been for Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University, she may have never gone into law enforcement.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Announces 2020 Alumni Award Recipients
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State. Sponsored by the alumni association, the Alumni Awards are the university’s most prestigious honors given to alumni.

Opinion: In the Midst of a National Nightmare There Is a Glimmer of Hope
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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University alumnus, offers his take on what's at stake for America.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Professionals and Students Recognized at 2020 Akron ADDY Awards
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University 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.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Emergency Grant Fund Helps Students With Basic Needs
The Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Emergency Grant Fund is helping students meet financial challenges.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University 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.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University 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.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Creates Emergency Fund to Help Students Financially During COVID-19 Crisis
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University announced the creation of the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Emergency Grant Fund that will help students who are unexpectedly finding themselves in financial need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s Giving Tuesday Breaks Records for Third Consecutive Year
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State system, including student scholarships, educational programs, athletic teams and more.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s Giving Tuesday Breaks Records for Third Consecutive Year
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’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.