Walsh University’s Physical Therapy Program is hosting its annual Fit Family 5K at 8 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 31. This fun 5K race is a great opportunity for families to get active together. The race begins at the starting line of the Walsh University track and continues through the beautiful Walsh campus. Early registration is $25 for students, $35 for general admission. Registration on the day of the race begins at 7 a.m. at $30 for students, $40 for general admission. Register here.

The annual Hoover Haunt & Halloween Dance, sponsored by Crafty Cavs and Student Activities, takes place Saturday at Hoover Hall in Hoover Park. The Haunted House is open from 8 to 10 p.m., with the dance following from 10 p.m. to midnight.

Registration for the 2027 Spring Semester begins Nov. 9 in the Cav Center. Now is the time to prepare. Students should check their progress in Stellic, review degree requirements and identify courses still needed to complete.  The Office of the Registrar webpage offers several useful guides under student resources. Reviewing these materials before registration starts can help you become familiar with the necessary procedures. Register early to avoid any issues when classes begin Jan. 11.

“Living Right With Dr. Ray,” the television show broadcast globally on the EWTN network, will be taping two episodes on the Walsh University campus. Cav Nation is invited to attend one or both of the tapings, with the opportunity to meet and interact with host Raymond N. Guarendi, Ph.D., a Catholic clinical psychologist, author and nationally syndicated radio and television host. The tapings will take place at 5:30 and 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the Barrette Business and Community Center. Audience members are asked to arrive 30 minutes before taping begins. Each taping is expected to last 60 to 90 minutes. Light refreshments will be available. The episodes taping at Walsh are: 

5:30 p.m., “Finding Hope After Loss” – Dr. Ray will welcome Mark and Christi Tripodi of Cornerstone of Hope to discuss how children, teens and adults can cope with the death of a loved one. Since 2003, Cornerstone of Hope has worked toward a world where no grieving person journeys alone. 

7:15 p.m., “Supporting Students When They Leave Home” – Dr. Ray will welcome Rachel Hosler, Ph.D., Walsh University’s vice president for student experience, and Father Ryan Furlong, university chaplain, to explore how family relationships and faith evolve when a young adult leaves home. Both will share insights into the challenges students face while living on their own for the first time and how families can support them through that transition.

The tapings are free to attend, but registration is required. Audience members will be asked to check in at registration when they arrive. Register for tickets. 

Like many first-year students, Xzavier Macron, a sports management major and football team member, arrived at Walsh University with more questions than plans. “I got an offer and just wanted to play football and make friends,” he recalled. What he discovered instead was a community that recognized his potential and encouraged him to grow into it. Get to know Xzavier.

The Byers School of Nursing in the College of Health Sciences has achieved another benchmark: Recent graduates of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program attained a 100% first-time pass rate on their accrediting examination. The exam is administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Those who pass the exam earn the credential Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner–Board Certified (PMHNP-BC). Read more about this success. 

During World War II, the Hoover Company relocated 84 children of its British employees to live with families in North Canton, Ohio. Megan Pellegrino, director of Walsh University’s Hoover Historical Center, recently helped to organize a reunion of multiple generations of these foster families with descendants of the foster children. The son and daughter of Vina Wales, one of the 84 evacuees, attended the gathering on behalf of their mother, who is since deceased. Read the Canton Repository’s coverage of this remarkable slice of Hoover history.

Walsh University is hosting its Salute to Service football game on Saturday, Nov. 7, when the Cavaliers host Kentucky Wesleyan College at noon. Veterans get free admission, a free T-shirt and a voucher for free food. In addition, from Nov. 5 to 8 Walsh will host the artistic display, “Eyes of Freedom.” The artwork will be located outside the Gaetano M. Cecchini Family Health and Wellness Complex for community viewing. Learn more about the display.

Join us for Walsh University Day at Rocket Arena on Feb. 17, 2027! Please note this is a new date and time. Cheer on the Cleveland Cavaliers as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks at 7 p.m., and help us celebrate Walsh University before tipoff. Buy your tickets early so you can be one of the lucky 35 to take center court to present a giant American flag during the national anthem—then it’s time to show your Cavalier spirit! To receive the special Cav Nation discount, please purchase your tickets through the designated link only. Please note all seats will be delivered via SeatGeek and the SeatGeek mobile app will be needed for entry to the game. Get tickets here.  

Save the date for the annual Academic Celebration of Excellence Symposium (ACES), from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, in the Global Learning Center.  ACES celebrates student achievement across all areas of academics, including research, scholarship, class projects and service-learning experiences. ACES also features faculty scholarship, and faculty are invited to showcase their work through a poster or presentation, modeling scholarly engagement and collegiality for our students. Students and faculty are encouraged to share their work. Everyone is encouraged to attend the event to see the great work being accomplished at Walsh University and for the opportunity to learn from each other. Register for ACES.

Entrepreneurial Stark County area college and university students are encouraged to enter the 2027 Stark Tank business pitch competition that takes place April 29, 2027. The competition, modeled after the television show "Shark Tank," gives students the chance to pitch business ideas and win the money need to help take their idea from pitch to reality. The goal of Stark Tank is for students to think critically about their creative ideas while realizing that Stark County is a place where creativity can thrive. Prizes of up to $15,000 will be awarded. In the 2026 competition, two Walsh students won funding for their ideas. Registration ends March 10, 2027, and organizers say now is the time for students to begin thinking about their ideas, formulating their pitches and completing their registration. Learn more and register.