We extend our gratitude to all who contributed to the success of our 2024 Spring Presidential Thought Leadership Series. Faculty, staff, students, and community members, including representatives from the Youngstown Diocese, convened at Walsh University to explore the significance of diplomacy within the Catholic Church. We invite you to view this video highlighting the event and reflections from our special guests, including Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Papal Nuncio to the United Nations.

Join us for an enriching experience at the Education for Life Colloquium Series, an insightful five-part journey led by Dr. Chris Seeman, Chair of Theology at Walsh University, and Rabbi David Komerofsky from Temple Israel, Canton. Delve into the profound roots of Walsh University's core values – Faith, Excellence, Integrity, Service, and Community. Part five of this captivating series, titled “Achieving the Common Good,” will be presented on Thursday, April 25, at 6 p.m. in the Barrette Business and Community Center. The presentation will examine how the common good can only be achieved by creating and sustaining community.

April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) at Walsh University to increase awareness, educate our community, and provide empowerment and support to survivors. It is also an opportunity to emphasize the importance of prevention efforts and address the stigma often faced by survivors.

Power-based relationship violence is a life-altering event, with cascading consequences that significantly impact the trajectory of a survivor's life. One in 4 women and 1 in 10 men experience sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking in their lifetime (Geppert et al., 2024; Smith et al., 2018).

Our students, staff, and faculty honored the human dignity of survivors through multiple activities including a partnership serving patients at Aultman Hospital’s Serenity Unit. Students created “After Care Bags” for survivors who are discharged from the hospital that included clothing, toiletries, trauma-informed care items, and personal notes of encouragement from our Cavs Nation.

Walsh University has appointed Brian Richards, MLIS, as the Director of Library Services. In this role, Richards will spearhead efforts to enhance library services and resources for the campus community while overseeing all aspects of library administration, including operations, services, fiscal management, and collection development. Richards has extensive experience in various library environments, including higher education, K-12 education, correctional, and non-profit. | Read More

Unable to join us for the Southern Soirée? Support this wonderful cause by purchasing a chance or two on a fabulous prize. Tickets may be purchased online or in person in the Philanthropy Office. 1 ticket, $20 or three for $40 (discount applies to tickets purchased for the same item only).

Raffle Item Highlights Include

Be the envy of Cav Nation when you show up in these AMAZING custom earrings. The only other pair out there was a gift to the President's wife from the Polar Plunge Nurses Team.

A gift card selection valued at over $500 featuring Target, Outback, BAM! Healthy Cuisine, Pulp, Dragonfly Tea Room, Samantha’s, Dad's Car Wash and more!

A gift card selection valued at over $500 featuring Pro Football Hall of Fame, Ace Hardware, PittStop 20 Minute Oil Change, McDonalds, Dad's Car Wash, Outback and more!

A huge shout out to the Walsh University baseball team for helping at the Better Business Bureau free community shred and e-cycle fundraising event at Central Catholic High School this past weekend! The athletes unloaded items and shredded the contents from more than 500 vehicles in four hours! 

Let’s show our support for David Maxwell as he performs his senior recital in the Birk Center for the Arts rehearsal room on Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. The event will involve him playing two contemporary percussion pieces and two traditional world-music pieces and discussing how they can be connected. He also plans to have a small exhibit open in the Birk lobby at 6:30 p.m.

2018 graduate, Sarah Berger, now Sarah Winkler, was chosen as an inductee for the G-MAC Hall of Fame! | Read More 

Congratulations to our WU Launchpad winners, an entrepreneur competition presented by The Garage! Dominic Gemma won the top prize of $5,000 for his business, Project 27 Ministries, selling hand-crafted rosaries. Kylie McIntire came in second, winning $2,500 for her project, Giving Gratitude, promoting kindness through apparel. Logan Horoky secured third place with his venture, Great Lakes Athletics, earning $1,500. Thanks to our alumni judges, Andrew Chwalik ’16, Erika Morales ’16, and RJ Vukovich ’12, ’13, for their time and expertise. Great job to all participants!

The Phi Eta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing inducted 22 of its new members last week. Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing has over 100,000 active members and 600 chapters across the world. Sigma members include clinical nurses and administrators, academic nurse educators and researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, to fulfill the organization's vision of connected, empowered nurse leaders transforming global healthcare. These students have achieved academic excellence, met the expectation of academic integrity, and represented the top 30% of their graduating class. Our newest members include students in the BSN program, MSN-NE program, and MSN-FNP program. Congratulations!

Congratulations to Stephanie Koontz, Assistant Vice President for Alumni & Career Connections, on her recognition for the 17^th annual ystark! Twenty under 40! awards. This recognition, bestowed by The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and The Canton Repository, celebrates twenty exceptional emerging leaders in Stark County.  

The Academic Calendar for students, staff, and faculty, includes dates to note throughout the semester, such as add/drop deadlines, last day to withdraw with a “W,” and final grade deadlines.

Ongoing: Holy Mass, Please check the schedule for Holy Mass here

Now: Summer and Fall Registration Open,  Registration Information (PDF)

April 25: Education for Life Colloquium: Achieving the Common Good (PDF),
6–7:30 p.m., Barrette and Business Community Center

April 29: Late Night Breakfast: 9 to 11 p.m., Schervish Dining Center  

May 2: 40^th Anniversary of Nursing, Byers School of Nursing: 1 to 5 p.m., Toot Global Learning Center | RSVP by April 26

May 4: Commencement, More Details

May 8: 2024 CAPE Professional Development May Days Conference

May 18: A Southern Soirée: 5 p.m., Walsh University Hoover Park Dance Hall and Grounds

May 17: Walsh University Men’s Basketball Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser: The Legends of Massillon. More Info (PDF) | Register Here

May 18: Walsh University Women’s Basketball First Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser: Arrowhead Golf Club & Banquet Center. More Info (PDF) | Register Here