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Student activism and giving voice to students will be the topics of two keynote speakers who are headlining the upcoming 2019 Educators Summit at �鶹ӰԺ titled “May 4, 1970 Then & Now: Voices for Change."

Torsten Hegmann, Ph.D., was named the new director of �鶹ӰԺ’s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, effective July 1, having been selected for his research accomplishments, entrepreneurial spirit and passion for social impact.

As Todd Diacon, Ph.D., steps into his new role as �鶹ӰԺ’s 13th president, his schedule for his first day includes an early workout at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a breakfast with community leaders at the �鶹ӰԺ Hotel and Conference Center and a luncheon on campus with student leaders.

As Todd Diacon, Ph.D., steps into his new role as �鶹ӰԺ’s 13th president, his schedule for his first day includes an early workout at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a breakfast with community leaders at the �鶹ӰԺ Hotel and Conference Center and a luncheon on campus with student leaders.

According to an economic impact study on the 2018 event conducted by �鶹ӰԺ College of Business Administration Associate Professor of Economics Shawn Rohlin, Ph.D., the annual Twins Days Festival provides a substantive positive economic impact to the city of Twinsburg and surrounding areas.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Ann Womer Benjamin, J.D., of Aurora, Ohio, to the �鶹ӰԺ Board of Trustees. Her appointment began June 21, 2019, and ends May 16, 2028.

Molly Merryman, Ph.D., the founding director of �鶹ӰԺ's Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality and associate professor of sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in a USA TODAY opinion piece that outlined black transgender women’s contributions to the LGBTQ movement.

The class began with the normal jockeying of students – some trying to find a seat, others attempting last-minute reviews with classmates before they had to present group projects, still others racing in at the last minute.

Steve Harvey, producer, actor, author and former �鶹ӰԺ student, is paying it forward by awarding eight of �鶹ӰԺ State’s incoming freshmen with scholarships that will cover the total cost of attendance for each student.

�鶹ӰԺ State alumnus Josh Cribbs, a former star on the football field, will now become a star on the small screen with his wife, Maria. The prominent Cleveland couple will co-host their own local talk show called “Cribbs in the CLE: Josh and Maria Live” beginning this fall on WOIO and WUAB.