University News
10 Questions With Wendy Patton, Director of the Columbus Program in State Issues
As the director of the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Columbus Program in State Issues, Wendy Patton sets students up for valuable experience and future success in public policy. A 35-year career in state and local government – including 15 years with Policy Matters Ohio – prepared Patton to teach about public policy and state government in Ohio. She’s looking forward to helping students find career interests that can make a difference on the local, state and federal level. Learn more about Patton’s experience that led her to this role as she answers these 10 questions.
Governor Appoints Haley Dees to ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Board as New Undergraduate Student Trustee
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Haley Dees of Lisbon, Ohio, to the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Board of Trustees as an undergraduate student trustee. Dees’ two-year term runs through May 16, 2024.
The Flying Flashes Win the 45th Annual Air Race Classic
On Monday, June 27, the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí College of Aeronautics and Engineering community welcomed Team 52, the Flying Flashes, back from the 45th Annual Air Race Classic.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s Wick Poetry Center and Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus Partner to Save Lives and Preserve Culture
The will hold on Saturday, June 25 at 7 p.m. at Severance Music Center.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí Receives Positive Bond Ratings With Stable Outlooks
¹ú²úÂ×Àí administrators are good stewards with university money based in part on a strong financial profile and solid managers, according to two new credit ratings.
Governor Names Christian Palich to ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Board of Trustees
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Christian Palich of Plain City, Ohio, to the ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Board of Trustees. Palich will serve through May 16, 2031. Palich earned his bachelor’s degree in political science in 2009 from ¹ú²úÂ×Àí.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí President Todd Diacon Announces Annual Faculty, Staff Award Recipients
They have gone above and beyond to keep ¹ú²úÂ×Àí moving forward during the pandemic, and now they are being honored for their dedication and hard work. ¹ú²úÂ×Àí President Todd Diacon recently notified nine faculty members and 14 staff members that they have received special awards for their work and service.
George and Gina Jenkins Establish Student-Athlete Scholarship With $1 Million Planned Gift
George L. Jenkins, a 1963 graduate of ¹ú²úÂ×Àí, and his wife, Gina, of Scottsdale, Arizona, have pledged $1 million to create the Gina and George Jenkins Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund that will support student-athletes in any varsity athletics program or team sponsored by ¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí Receives New Collegiate Purple Star Designation
The designation recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military.
¹ú²úÂ×Àí Raises $65,000 in Scholarship Support to Celebrate 112th Birthday and First Day of Giving
The first-ever Day of Giving raised needed funds from more than 350 alumni, friends and partners in just 24 hours. The blue and gold community came together in support of a variety of scholarships as part of the university’s Forever Brighter comprehensive campaign.