University News
New Partnership Between 17cÍøÒ³°æ and Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School to Bring Elementary Education Back to University’s Schwartz Center
Beginning fall 2027, Bio-Med Science Academy will relocate its grades K-6 programs to 17cÍøÒ³°æ’s Schwartz Center. The Schwartz Center, which opened in 1956 as the home of the 17cÍøÒ³°æ School, a laboratory school that served generations of student teachers, will return to its original purpose as a school building.
17cÍøÒ³°æ Board of Trustees Announces Partnership With Bio-Med Science Academy
17cÍøÒ³°æ’s Board of Trustees approved a new partnership between the university and Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School that will bring new life to the underutilized Michael Schwartz Center building while providing the public STEM school with a state-of-the-art facility for its elementary grades. The Board’s vote of approval came during its regular quarterly meeting held Dec. 11.
IN A FLASH: Celebrating 75 Years of Memories
17cÍøÒ³°æ celebrated 75 years of memories at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation with a 96-84 victory by the Golden Flashes men’s basketball team over the Austin Peay Governors and revealing a collection of commemorative keepsakes.
Cheers to the Fall Class of 2025: 17cÍøÒ³°æ Celebrates New Graduates
The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2025 were recognized with commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13.
IN A FLASH: IAF No. 600!
In 2022, the first "In A Flash" was posted on 17cÍøÒ³°æ Today. Since then, there have been 599 more "In A Flashes," each offering a glimpse of life at 17cÍøÒ³°æ.
17cÍøÒ³°æ’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Raises More Than $4.58 Million To Support Causes Across Its Eight-Campus System
Throughout November, alumni, friends, faculty and staff were encouraged to find the cause that speaks to them and share their reason for giving. From Nov. 1 through Giving Tuesday (Dec. 2), the 2025 campaign raised more than $4.5 million for causes ranging from food sustainability and the environment to athletics and basic needs to education.
University Earns Recognition for Relationships and Emergency Preparedness
A new recognition program launched by the Portage County Emergency Management Agency spotlights organizations demonstrating exceptional commitment to emergency management, readiness and community safety. 17cÍøÒ³°æ has been named the inaugural honoree of the Portage Preparedness Initiative
Nursing Professor’s ‘You Can Do This’ Philosophy Creates Passionate Caregivers
Tracy M. Dodson, Ph.D., MSN, RN, CEN, associate professor at the College of Nursing, is committed to helping students succeed through compassion and innovative teaching techniques. These techniques, accompanied by a passion for education, have been recognized with the Glenn Frank Distinguished Teaching Award.
Student Transformations Inspire Professor to Award
Tina Patel, associate professor of interior design, thinks students should have confidence, creativity and commitment in their design work. Her philosophy in the classroom has led her to be awarded the Glenn Frank Distinguished Teaching Award.
Teaching is ‘Ever-Evolving’ Endeavor for Award-Winning Professor
Jessica Leveto's philosophy of teaching is that it requires compassion, understanding and patience. When mastered, it can create a transformative experience for students. This approach to education helped Leveto earn the 2025 Glenn Frank Distinguished Teaching Award.