Education roundup: Walsh's first registered student will deliver commencement address

NORTH CANTON − Walsh University's spring commencement ceremonies this year will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first graduating class in 1964. Willis “Bill” Rambo, Class of ’64, known for being Walsh’s first applicant and registered student, will deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary doctorate of business during graduation exercises May 4.

Members of that first graduating class of 47 students have been invited back to campus to be recognized during the ceremony, along with members of Walsh’s founding order, the Brothers of Christian Instruction, who were a significant presence on campus, contributing actively to the administration of the newly established college while engaging in teaching and mentoring students.

The university will host two ceremonies, the first at 8:30 a.m. for the DeVille School of Business and the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences. The second ceremony will be at 2:45 p.m. for graduates of the Byers School of Nursing and the School of Arts, Sciences and Education. Both ceremonies will be in Cecchini Health and Wellness Complex, Alumni Arena. A Baccalaureate Mass will be held at 12:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel.

The university also will recognize the Class of 2024, members of which did not receive a traditional high school graduation ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For complete information about Walsh University's 2024 Commencement Ceremony, including ticket information, visit www.walsh.edu/commencement.

Stark State College gets grant to support new welding facility

JACKSON TWP. − The Ohio Department of Higher Education recently awarded a $537,500 Super RAPIDS grant to Stark State College to support the College’s new Welding and Joining Center.

Grant funds will be used to purchase state-of-the-art equipment for the renovated, 5,824-square-foot space housed next to the College’s Advanced Technology Center, according to a Stark State news release.

Work on the new Welding and Joining Center began in 2022, with completion expected in July and classes expected to begin in August. The college opened a 17-booth welding center at Stark State College Akron in fall 2022.

For more information about Stark State’s welding program, visit www.starkstate.edu/welding.

Walsh University extends Enrollment Decision Day deadline to July 10

NORTH CANTON – Walsh University is extending its Enrollment Decision Day deadline from May 1 to July 10 for the incoming Fall 2024 class.

“We acknowledge the profound impact of the FAFSA delay on students and families’ financial planning,” said Rebecca Coneglio, vice president for enrollment management. “Traditionally, Walsh has provided aid packages by December, empowering students to assess their options. However, with the current delay, extending the process to mid-March, we understand the strain on families. Our commitment is to ease this burden and offer support.”

By extending the deadline, Walsh aims to provide prospective students with more time for inquiries, campus visits and connection with the community, while prioritizing the best interests of each student.

Mount Union offers MBA concentrations in healthcare, communication

ALLIANCE − The University of Mount Union has added two concentrations to its online master of business administration degree program: strategic healthcare administration and corporate communication and public relations.

These concentrations join the foundational offerings of Mount Union’s MBA program in business analytics and leadership and innovation. Mount Union’s program was also recently named a top online MBA program in Ohio by U.S. News and World Report for 2024.

Lions Clubs recognize 11 at Lake schools

The Hartville Lions Club and Uniontown Lions Club, in conjunction with the Lake Local Schools Board of Education, recognized the following outstanding students, teacher, employee and volunteer for March at the Board of Education meeting March 18.

Teagan Abdul and Carter Sattler, third grade, Lake Elementary School; Priya Capobianco and Micah Cheronis, fifth grade, Lake Elementary; Jayden Collier and Levi Erb, eighth grade, Lake Middle/High School; Alexis Westfall and Preston Bowman, 12th grade, Lake Middle/High School; Ed Laubacher, teacher, Lake Middle/High School; Tracy Cline, employee, Lake Primary School; and Natalie McCaslin, volunteer, Lake Elementary.

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