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Our team provides timely, accurate and engaging content that reflects the university's commitment to academic excellence, student success and community engagement. Whether you're a student, faculty or staff member, alumnus, journalist or visitor, we invite you to explore our latest updates and discover the many ways ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is redefining what's possible locally, nationally and globally.
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½) will welcome nearly 1,000 new students and their families to campus Thursday, Aug. 13, as part of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Kickoff, marking the start of the fall semester.
August 10, 2026
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½) has announced a significant investment to further enhance the campus environment and student experience. McCownGordon has been selected as the construction partner for both the new ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Welcome Center and the replacement of one of the university’s longstanding residence halls, Yeater Hall.
July 16, 2026
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½) campus may appear to be quieter over the summer, but employees and students have been busy attending conferences, studying abroad, publishing research and facilitating workshops.
July 02, 2026
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½) will welcome nearly 1,000 new students and their families to campus Thursday, Aug. 13, as part of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Kickoff, marking the start of the fall semester.
August 10, 2026
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½) has announced a significant investment to further enhance the campus environment and student experience. McCownGordon has been selected as the construction partner for both the new ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Welcome Center and the replacement of one of the university’s longstanding residence halls, Yeater Hall.
July 16, 2026
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½) campus may appear to be quieter over the summer, but employees and students have been busy attending conferences, studying abroad, publishing research and facilitating workshops.
July 02, 2026
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