KENT, Ohio, Feb. 9 (TNSper) -- Wright State University issued the following news: Bill Shepard, a two-time Wright State University graduate and long-time university employee, will return to his alma mater as the vice president for advancement, effective April 3. He will replace Bill Bigham, who has served as interim vice president for advancement since 2019 and will resume his role as director of planned giving. In 2017, Shepard left Wright State to become the vice president for advancement a  more

ASHLAND, Ohio, Feb. 9 (TNSconf) -- Ashland University issued the following news: The Ashland Center for Nonviolence at Ashland University will host the John D. Stratton Conference once again, with this year's theme being "Welcoming the Stranger." The eighth annual event will take place Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24-25. On the evening of Feb. 24, keynote speaker Kimberly Brazwell, a community builder and social justice advocate, will present "Creating Braver, Safer Spaces with Courage and Reliab  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 9 (TNSsel) -- Cedarville University issued the following news: The Cedarville University Board of Trustees met January 26-27, 2023, amid a season of unparalleled enrollment growth and record fundraising. New academic programs are also on the horizon that will continue to attract Christian graduate students seeking a high-quality, biblically faithful degree. At the January meeting, university leaders celebrated a positive report of the $125 million One Thousand Days Tran  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 9 (TNSper) -- Albany Law School issued the following news: Cinnamon Pinon Carlarne will be the 19th President and Dean of Albany Law School starting July 1, 2023. Currently the Associate Dean for Faculty & Intellectual Life at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, Carlarne was chosen from an outstanding field of candidates identified through a national search. Carlarne is an internationally recognized scholar, teacher, and leader finishing off a tenure at on  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 9 (TNSper) -- Cleveland State University issued the following news release: In their first meeting of 2023, the Cleveland Transformation Alliance (CTA) welcomed eight new members to their Board of Directors including Tachelle I. Banks, Ph.D., Presidential Faculty Fellow & Associate Provost for Academic Innovation and Professor of Special Education in the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education. "The new members represent perspectives tied closely to Cleveland's scho  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 9 (TNSfund) -- Cleveland State University issued the following news release: Hanz Richter, a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (MCE), has received funding from the Dynamics and Control Division of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to explore fundamental engineering principles and develop methodologies for the design, control, and optimization of power networks across physical domains. The research is based on a new, generalized understanding of prin  more

WOOSTER, Ohio, Feb. 9 (TNSfund) -- The College of Wooster issued the following news: Paul Edmiston, the Theron L. Peterson and Dorothy R. Peterson Professor of chemistry at The College of Wooster, received a $140,884 federal grant from the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program, a partnership between the Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency, to study how per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAs, can be mitigated at federal facilities. PFAS are kno  more

ALLIANCE, Ohio, Feb. 9 (TNSper) -- The University of Mount Union issued the following news: The University of Mount Union is pleased to announce that AJ Digby '20 M'22 has been named the director of the University's esports program. Digby earned both a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science and a Master of Education degree in athletic coaching from Mount Union. He is a five-time NCAA National Champion in track and was a two-time member of the United States Paralympic Team. Earning a mi  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 9 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release: Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Dollar General have reached an agreement that averts a temporary restraining order sought by Yost against the Tennessee-based retailer over allegations of deceptive pricing. "This is just a step in the process," Yost said. "Litigation is not over, but this is a step in the right direction." Multiple county auditors in Ohio, as part of their regular duties, have ins  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 9 (TNSjou) -- Ohio State University issued the following news on Feb. 8, 2023: * * * Researchers measured impact of common risk factors * * * The risk factors linked to cognitive decline in older adults explain a surprisingly modest amount about the large variation in mental abilities between older people, according to a new national study. Researchers found that the factors most commonly associated with cognitive functioning - including socioeconomic status, education   more

FREMONT, Ohio, Feb. 9 (TNSsel) -- Terra State Community College issued the following news release: Terra State Community College's enrollment and FTE (Full Time Equivalent) numbers are on the rise. The College is trending at a 4.4% increased headcount and 3.7% FTE compared to 2022 reports. "I am so proud of the achievements made by our enrollment services division and everyone on campus who has a part in the recruitment and retention of our students. We are committed to serving our region," sa  more

DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 8 (TNSres) -- University of Dayton issued the following news: The University of Dayton Research Institute is advancing additive manufacturing technologies to help the Air Force more affordably sustain its fleet, and it also was the perfect solution to help one physical therapist help people walk more safely. John Moore watched a lot of television while recovering from donating a kidney to his mother. The New Jersey-based doctor of physical therapy said he was inundated with   more

DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 8 (TNSres) -- University of Dayton issued the following news: Searching for a job can be difficult amid lingering effects from the pandemic, increased competition and current economic uncertainty. Through it all, recent University of Dayton graduates report a record 98% success rate and 10.5% jump in average salary. "Success," as defined in the annual UD Career Services Flyer First Destination Survey, means being employed, pursuing a graduate degree or participating in a ser  more

KENT, Ohio, Feb. 8 (TNSres) -- Wright State University issued the following news: Kaitlyn Miller, a physiology and neuroscience major at Wright State University, was one of the winners in the Naval Horizons Essay Contest. Naval Horizons introduces students to cutting-edge science, technology, engineering and mathematics topics that impact the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Essay contestants are provided with several videos with different topics relating to environmental science, aerospace optome  more