University News

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State’s Board of Trustees Approves Entering Into Public Service Operation Agreement With Ideastream Public Media to Manage, Operate WKSU
The Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Board of Trustees gave approval for the university to enter into a public service operating agreement with Ideastream Public Media for the management and operations of the WKSU stations at its Sept. 15 meeting.

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Board of Trustees Welcomes Class of 2025, Approves New Balanced Budget
The Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Board of Trustees congratulated Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State President Todd Diacon and university leaders on their strong fall enrollment, including welcoming the Class of 2025, at the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 15.

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Welcomes Freshman Class Boasting All-Time High GPA, More Underserved Students
Â鶹ӰԺ’s Class of 2025 arrives with a strong record of classroom success, boasting an all-time high GPA of 3.5. These newest Golden Flashes arrive 3,982 strong, an increase of more than 4% from a year ago.
Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State to Partner With Ideastream Public Media for Management of WKSU
Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº President Todd Diacon updated the faculty and staff on Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State's partnership with Ideastream Public Media for the management of WKSU.

2021 Constitution Day Activities
Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by 39 brave men on Sept. 17, 1787, recognizing all who are born in the United States or, by naturalization, have become citizens.

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Unveils Athletics' Strategic Plan
Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Athletics is excited to unveil a new strategic plan that positions the department to have a meaningful impact on student-athletes, campus and community.

Leadership Announcements
Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº President Todd Diacon updated the university community on recent actions regarding the senior administration of the university.

Valoree Vargo Named Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State’s Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº President Todd Diacon today announced the appointment of Valoree Vargo to the position of vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement, effective Aug. 1, 2021. Vargo has served the university since 2010 as the associate chief of staff in the president’s office, the sen…
10 Questions With Ericka Shoaff, Assistant Dean of Students and Director, Student Advocacy and Support
Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State alumna Ericka Shoaff, ’11, has returned to Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State in a newly created position designed to further support students as a central hub for basic needs resources. She is the assistant dean of students and director of student advocacy and support in the newly created CARES Center. Find out more about her and the center as she answers these 10 questions.

Staff Members Engage With Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Leaders in Virtual Town Hall
Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State staff members with questions about the upcoming fall semester were able to talk with university leaders Aug. 19 via a virtual town hall.