November 5, 2025

A weekly look at Walsh University news and happenings.

The Walsh Wire is not intended to replace broadcast emails, but to aggregate information in order to increase the level of awareness and understanding about major happenings of the week.

President Tim Collins has been elected Vice Chair of the NCAA Division II Executive Board for a one-year term beginning in January 2026. The appointment, announced by the NCAA Division II Executive Board, highlights President Collins’ ongoing leadership and commitment to advancing collegiate athletics and enhancing the student-athlete experience. | Read More

Registration for classes beginning Jan. 5, opens on Monday via the Cav Center! Be sure to register BEFORE you leave for Christmas break to avoid any issues the first week of class. If you are not sure of the day and time that you are eligible to register, please view your Registration Time Ticket on your Student Profile Page.

Head over to Larry Staudt Field this Saturday for Cavs Football vs. Hillsdale and take part in our Football Salute-to-Service honoring veterans in recognition of Veterans Day. Enjoy free coffee for students and veterans beginning at 11 a.m. and stay to cheer on the Cavs when the game kicks off at noon.

Students and families are invited to stop by the David Center on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. to enjoy pumpkin spice and get one-on-one FAFSA assistance from our financial aid staff. Bring a personal device, Social Security number, FSA ID, valid email address, and 2024 tax returns. (If a parent is not present, only the student portion can be completed.) The FAFSA for the upcoming academic year is open now, and early filing helps you maximize aid opportunities — many grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Current students, new students, and parents are all welcome!

Walsh University proudly joins the national celebration of first-generation college students, honoring their determination, resilience, and the positive impact they make on our campus community. National First-Generation College Celebration Day recognizes the achievements of first-generation students and graduates. The date marks the anniversary of the signing of the 1965 Higher Education Act, a landmark legislation that expanded access to higher education for low-income and first-generation students. Colleges and universities across the country commemorate the day with special events and weeklong celebrations. Read student spotlights to learn how Walsh’s first-generation students are shaping their futures and inspiring others. | Read More 

Walsh University announced the appointment of Stephanie Monastra Wilder as Director of Campus and Community Events, where she will oversee community rentals and event management for Walsh University owned facilities including the Barrette Business and Community Center, Hoover Park and Hoover Hall, and other campus venues. She will also work in coordination with Athletics to manage bookings for the Cecchini Health and Wellness Complex and the athletic facilities and fields. | Read More

All are invited to support our Honors students as they present their senior thesis projects on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 4–5 p.m. in the Timken Natural Science Center, Room 108. Olivia Pita will showcase “Adventure Cats Spelunking: A Video Game,” a platforming adventure featuring feline heroes that combines her passion for storytelling, design, and game development. Alexis Perretta will present her research, “The Role of Oxidative Stress in the Pathophysiology of Preeclampsia in RUPP Rats,” which explores how oxidative stress contributes to this serious pregnancy disorder and the potential for new therapeutic interventions. Join us in celebrating their hard work and scholarship! | Read More (PDF)

Leading up to Founder’s Day on Nov. 17, you are invited to participate in a special 9-day novena delivered daily straight to your inbox. Our Founder's Day Novena begins this Saturday, November 8th, and concludes on Nov. 16, culminating with Founder's Day on Nov. 17. You can also share this link with your friends and family so they can pray along as well. This is a beautiful opportunity to reflect on our university's humble origins, give thanks for its impact on countless students and families, and pray for its future. Please join us as we pray with, and for, our collective Walsh University family! | Sign Up Here

Registration is now open for Walsh University’s rescheduled presentation featuring 9/11 survivor Genelle Guzman-McMillan on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cecchini Center Auxiliary Gym. Faculty, staff, coaches, and students are encouraged to attend this powerful event as Genelle shares her incredible story of faith, resilience, and hope as the last person pulled alive from the World Trade Center rubble. A reception and book signing for her memoir, Angel in the Rubble, will follow. | Register Here

Get into the holiday spirit and help make Walsh shine bright for Christmas! Join us for our Annual Campus Christmas Decorating Day from 9 a.m. to noon, where students, staff, and faculty can sign up to decorate either the David Campus Center or one of the residence halls. This event is a wonderful service opportunity and a fun way to spend time together while spreading Christmas cheer and celebrating the holiday season. | Sign Up

Lace up for a great cause! Join Walsh University’s Cavathon for a one-mile Turkey Trot run (or walk) on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 5–7 p.m. on the Walsh University campus. The entry fee is $10 per person, payable at the door of the David Center Atrium, where the Turkey Trot steps off. All ages are welcome to participate. Please leave pets at home. All proceeds will benefit Akron Children’s Hospital, providing lifesaving care and vital support for children.

Walsh University offers several options to support students in need of food assistance.

Need a quick snack? Visit one of the three snack stations:

Need a meal? Visit the student-run Cavs Cave on the lower level of the Hannon Center for temporary food assistance. Please take only what you need, so resources remain available to others. 

If you need more regular or ongoing food support, contact the Office of Student Experience at 330-490-7301 for additional options. 

Lori Geyer

Megan Huston

Brian Richards