Students First

Fully Online Programs Offer Flexibility, Quality
The national trend of fully online enrollment has been decreasing since the pandemic, but ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s online programs are bucking those trends. ¹ú²úÂ×Àí offers 90 fully online degree and certificate programs. From bachelor’s to master’s degree programs, the university provides its nationally distinctive academics completely online.

John Rathje Named Corporate ORBIE® Award Winner
¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, John Rathje, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 ORBIE® Award in the Corporate category.

Flash Focus: Tommy Charnie
Meet Tommy Charnie, a junior architecture major in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design from Weirton, West Virginia, whose passions serve as daily motivators, fueling what many would call a packed schedule.

I Promise Students Find Treasure at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Museum
¹ú²úÂ×Àí recently hosted 26 high school students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities, including a treasure hunt at the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Museum.

Flash Focus: Bella Hanley
Meet Bella Hanley, a junior economics major from Canfield, Ohio, and member of Delta Sigma Pi, a co-educational professional business fraternity, with the post-graduation goal of attending law school.

First-Year Architecture Student Continues to Build Her Foundation
Muna Koirala is not shy about admitting that her first year in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design has been a challenge.

Navigating Seasonal Depression: Mental Health Resources to Help You Through
As the temperatures continue to hover around freezing, and the sun makes rare appearances, have you noticed yourself feeling unmotivated or having feelings of sadness? Have your friends and family mentioned that you do not seem like yourself? Fortunately, there are resources available at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí to help you through this difficult time.

¹ú²úÂ×Àí Supplies Growing U.S. Demand for Accountants and Auditors
¹ú²úÂ×Àí accounting majors have excellent employment prospects. The projected growth rate for accountants is six percent from 2022-2033.

Feeling Stressed? ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s Student Life Study Can Help
Researchers conducting ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s groundbreaking Student Life Study will reach out to its participants via their phones to offer ways to combat stress and anxiety as the weight of the spring semester mounts.

P.E.E.R. Success Academy Builds a Foundation for Leadership Beyond the Classroom
¹ú²úÂ×Àí's P.E.E.R. Success Academy serves as the foundation for peer educator and peer leader positions on campus.