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Being a doctor is the only thing Courtney Temple has ever seen herself doing. Her experience shadowing physicians in an international setting, coupled with early acceptance into a medical school already, has only cemented her goal. A junior biology major, Courtney spent July 31-August 14 participating in the Doctors in Italy Fellowship Program in

������ý has climbed higher in U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey of “Best Value” colleges and universities in the Midwest region. In the rankings released today, ������ý is listed at No. 5 – up from No. 8 a year ago – on the “Best Value” list. According to the magazine, placement on the “Best Value” list confirms that

If you were in your late teens or older than 20 on Sept. 11, 2001 – the day terrorists attacked America – your memories are likely vivid of that day 20 years ago. But today’s generation of college students is too young to remember or not yet born. Their knowledge is limited to the lessons learned in school, on the internet and through personal

There's no more “interim” for Dr. Bryan Smith. On Tuesday, President Rob Huntington announced that Bryan, who is also a professor of chemistry, has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost. The position is not new to Bryan; he has been the interim VP and provost for the past 14 months. “Bryan has done an

This Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on U.S. soil. There will be opportunities on campus and in the Tiffin community to observe the anniversary, to remember the courage of the first responders and mourn those who lost their lives that day. The Office of Religious Life and Civic Engagement invites the university

After a year that saw theatres around the world go dark during the pandemic, ������ý’s Theatre is kicking off the 2021-22 season with in-person performances and a theme of “Adventure Awaits.” Expanding on success over the last six years, Gundlach is now home to almost 60 theatre majors who will be presenting five ambitious and

Later this academic year, ������ý will enter its second decade of The Patricia Adams Lecture Series. After having to cancel the fall event because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University is pleased to announce that Janet Campbell, an entrepreneur whose professional mission has been to create innovative and enhanced technology for

In his previous professional life, ‘Berg VP for University Advancement & Alumni Affairs Phil Ness was a distinguished college basketball coach at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. During his tenure, from 1989-2002, he led the Gators to 184 wins – making him the winningest coach in Allegheny men’s basketball history. For his coaching

New Ohio Athletic Conference Commissioner Sarah Otey spent half of the day on campus Tuesday getting to know ������ý’s student-athletes, Athletic Leadership Team and administration. As a former Division III standout athlete, coach, administrator and NCAA leader, the new commissioner has a keen understanding of the DIII student-athlete experience

For Randy Buffington, ’17, football was everything. Well, almost everything. When he spoke to the team during his senior year, he offered his younger teammates some personal wisdom: It’s OK being uncomfortable. Expect the unexpected and be ready to adapt to it. “My message was, ‘Try not to get lost in it (football). Figure out what’s next. Find

Welcome Week concluded on Sunday when the members of the Class of 2025 – led by President Huntington and Siggy – made their way to downtown Tiffin for the annual Around the Town event. Around the Town is hosted by the Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce as a way to welcome students from both ������ý and Tiffin University and introduce

This morning, ������ý officially launched the 2021-22 academic year – the 172nd in our history – at Opening Convocation, which gave new students their first taste of many time-honored traditions. After experiencing T-Bridge and receiving their ������ý beanies and “H” pins, President Rob Huntington officially welcomed a total of 299 new

Melissa Harrison, ’02, walked through the doors of her Sweet Alma Home on Thursday to inspire new students and help the campus community launch the 2021-22 academic year. With 15 years of experience in state and federal government, politics and media, Melissa drew on her experience as Senior Vice President at Ogilvy, a global advertising, marketing

Downtown Tiffin is decked out with orange ������ý flags and green Tiffin University flags as students from both institutions return to their campuses this week and next week. The flags add an awesome splash of color and make a strong statement to welcome new and returning guests to Tiffin. According to Bryce Riggs, executive director

Despite less-than-ideal weather conditions, HYPE Common Experiences – one of ������ý’s newer traditions – came off on Monday as planned as students kicked off the 21-22 academic year before classes start on Wednesday. "We were so excited to be able to offer these HYPE experiences to our students again," said Beth Koop, interim Executive Director

In just three short years of teaching, Enya Granados, ’18, has already made her mark in her classroom, and people have taken notice. Enya recently learned that she is this year’s recipient of the 2021 Outstanding New Biology Teacher Achievement Award from the National Association of Teachers of Biology. “I was shocked and surprised and honored when

������ý’s School of Music & Theatre is celebrating a 100 percent placement rate among its music education 2021 graduates. In large part, it’s because the school embraces a generalist approach to music education. All of the students – including recent grads David Carey, Ryan Reilly and Erika Warnke, who are set to begin their first full-time

Dr. Curt Woolever, a self-professed science and math nerd, will realize a dream when he returns to his alma mater as a member of the Chemistry Department faculty next week. “It has always been my dream to come back here to teach,” says Curt, who graduated from ������ý in ’95 with his bachelor’s degree in chemistry, math and business

Andrea Russell '19 is halfway to her DVM degree at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Halfway to honing her already sharp clinical skills. Halfway to her career dream of becoming a veterinarian in general practice. And, she credits her ������ý experience for helping to set her up for success. Although Ohio State’s DVM

After a nationwide search, ������ý has named Leslie Erwin its new Chief Human Resources Officer, a presidential cabinet-level leadership position. She begins on August 9. Leslie comes to ������ý from Mercy College of Ohio in Toledo, where she had worked in multiple roles since beginning there in October 2009. She has been serving

‘Berg alumnus Dr. Mark Peeples ’74 remembers when polio struck terror across America. It was the 1950s and virologists all around the country rushed to develop a vaccine. As soon as the two best polio vaccines were tested and available, all children in America were vaccinated, essentially eradicating the disease from the country and from nearly

View the photo gallery from the Alpha Phi Tau 100th anniversary. The bonds of true friendship can never be broken. In time, they expanded, even strengthened. That was the case with the intergenerational Alpha Phi Tau 100th anniversary last weekend. AP Lil Sisses completed the warm and wonderful celebration. It was, in the words of AP Dennis LoConti

May graduate Katie Bauman is the recipient of the $2,000 Dr. Harry Hale Graduate Fellowship. The award was announced by Dr. Sharon Emerson-Stonnell, president of Alpha Lambda Delta. Katie was inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta, an academic honorary, in 2018. While at ������ý, she majored in political science. She’s off to pursue a degree in law at

Let’s shine a light on the last two Orientation Leaders: international student Saef Forgani and philosophy major Em Swain -- two unique ������ý students who are active in different locations and groups on campus. No matter who you are, there is something for you at ������ý. Saef Forgani, ’23 What is your favorite thing about ������ý