CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 15 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: The College of Health at Cleveland State University is proud to co-host the 8th International Veterinary Social Work (IVSW) Summit from Sept. 12 - 14 on CSU's campus. The event is the premier platform for interdisciplinary collaboration among the global veterinary community, fostering innovative strategies at the intersection of veterinary medicine and social work. The summit will feature keynote addresses from D  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 15 -- Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine issued the following news release: Case Western Reserve University is home to outstanding faculty who are dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and mentorship, fostering an environment of academic growth and innovation for their students. Each year, the university bestows the title of Distinguished University Professor--the highest honor the university grants to faculty--upon those who have exceptional re  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 15 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: By Kaylee Guetter, Student Public Relations Writer The Graduate School at Cedarville University has established a new partnership with the State Convention of Baptists in Indiana (SCBI) that will offer higher educational opportunities for members of SCBI. The agreement allows SCBI members to receive a 15% discount on any of Cedarville's online graduate programs or the residential Master of Divinity degree. "Our part  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 15 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: By Ella Smith, Student Writer Dr. Kary Oberbrunner, the Berry chair of entrepreneurship at Cedarville University, will be speaking at the London Blockchain Conference on May 21-23. The international conference is expected to draw more than 12,000 participants. Oberbrunner joins a slate of speakers including tech company founders; CEOs such as Richard Baker of Tokenovate, Lily Douse of MOV3 and Clem Chambers of Onlin  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 15 -- Cedarville University issued the following news: By Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations The primary reward for educators is seeing students succeed, but occasionally they receive the accolades they greatly deserve. Cedarville University's School of Education honored one long-time local teacher with its 2024 Excellent Educator of the Year Award. Leigh Ann Meeks, a fourth-grade teacher at Tecumseh Elementary School in Xenia, Ohio, was selected by t  more

OXFORD, Ohio, May 15 -- Miami University issued the following news: At every Miami University Board of Trustees meeting that he attended as a student trustee, Jack Fazio wore the same red Miami tie. The tie was meaningful to the junior because it once belonged to William "Bill" Wendling '67, a family friend who graduated with Jack's grandfather. Wendling was fond of dressing from head to toe in clothing representing his beloved alma mater, where the polio survivor with a leg brace found a home  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 16 -- Franklin University issued the following news release: In response to the significant shortage of accountants and to address the 150-credit requirement for CPA licensure, Franklin University proudly announces a strategic partnership with Miles CPA Review. This collaboration introduces a pioneering educational initiative poised to revolutionize access to CPA licensure, combining Franklin University's century-long tradition of educational excellence with the cutting-edge  more

ALLIANCE, Ohio, May 15 -- The University of Mount Union issued the following news: The University of Mount Union is pleased to announce that Dr. Sandra Madar has been named the dean of undergraduate studies and associate vice president for academic affairs and Dr. Bryan Boatright has been named dean of graduate, digital and continuing education and associate vice president for academic affairs. Both previously served as interim co-vice presidents for academic affairs since the fall of 2022. The  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 15 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: Addressing nearly 1,000 victim advocates at the office's annual Two Days in May conference, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today called on U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to reverse the 41% cut to federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (VOCA). "I'm angry about it and we're fighting back," Yost said addressing conference attendees, "You all have taken more than your   more

DELAWARE, Ohio, May 15 (TNSres) -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Four Ohio Wesleyan University students have earned competitive Baran Fellowships to fund projects intended to make them stronger candidates for graduate school admission and post-graduate fellowships. The newest recipients of the university-awarded Baran Fellowships are Savannah Brantley of Fairborn, Ohio; Jennifer Garner of Oro Valley, Arizona; Timothy Page of Roseville, Michigan; and Callie Staley   more

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 15 -- Owens Community College issued the following news release: The Owens Board of Trustees approved rank promotions for seven faculty members and granted tenure to three faculty members at its May meeting. Drew Grover from the Caterpillar/diesel department was promoted to professor. Eileen Alexander, nursing, Julie Posey, sonography, and Suellen Barnum, MRI, were promoted to associate professor. Kathryn Callahan, MRI, Louise Weller, nursing and Makenzie Zesing, sonography,  more

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, May 16 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: Shawnee State University's Department of Mathematical Sciences and Office of Admission hosted a SUMS Math Competition on May 2 for high school students in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Over 100 students attended this year's event, competing individually and as teams in a math-skill competition. At the conclusion of the event, the Office of Admissions announced that all participants in this year's competition wi  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 16 -- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, a law firm, issued the following news: Sydney Pahren, an associate in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the health care group, was elected to the Columbus Bar Association (CBA) Board of Governors for 2024-2025. The CBA is a diverse community of over 4,800 central Ohio legal professionals. It is led by the members of the Board of Governors and the Board oversees the activities of its various committees and staff. Pahren focuse  more

KENT, Ohio, May 15 -- Wright State University issued the following news: By Bob Mihalek Students can now prepare for careers in engineering technology, environmental studies, health sciences, exercise science and agriculture through seven new or restructured degrees offered at Wright State University. The new undergraduate degrees are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in high-demand careers in the region. The programs include new bachelor's degrees in engi  more