Walsh University is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sherrie L. Underwood, Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing, who passed away into the loving arms of the Lord on November 10. A special memorial Holy Mass will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Tuesday November 21 at 11 a.m. Underwood will be remembered as a dedicated nurse and educator who spent her life caring for others and advocating for Walsh students. She was also a Sunday School Superintendent and Sunday School Teacher. To view service times or to leave a heartfelt message for her family, click here. Grief counseling and support services are available for current students in the Herttna Counseling Center in the David Center. Walsh Counseling Services welcomes walk-ins Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Walsh University hosted guests from our local community and around the world yesterday for our annual Science and Technology Summit and was once again lauded by the National Science Foundation for our extraordinary advances in STEM and workforce development. Stay tuned for a highlight video and recap of the extraordinary day!

Walsh University has appointed Melanie Timco as the Director of Prevention Education and Programming. Bringing 23 years of educational and leadership experience to this role, Timco will be instrumental in advancing the campus-wide, cross-enterprise Cavaliers Safeguard Initiative by securing funding, enhancing programming and optimizing campus safety through the development of prevention education and the provision of high-quality support services. Read More

International Education Week, celebrated Nov. 13-17, recognizes the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide and the programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences. Join Walsh University’s World Student Organization Thursday, Nov. 16, at 4 p.m., in the Barrette Business and Community Center, for the annual International Flag Ceremony and Reception featuring student performances and international desserts.

Walsh University has garnered national recognition from Intelligent.com as a 2024 Best College in six categories, positioning Walsh programs among the nation’s elite – a testament to the extraordinary work of Walsh faculty. Among the top ranked categories, Walsh University ranked #15 for Best Online MBA in Healthcare Management Degree Programs, #17 for both Best Colleges in Ohio and Best Online Colleges in Ohio, and #18 for Quickest Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs. Read More

Walsh University has also been recognized by PsychologyDegree411 in a recently launched feature, the Top 25 Bachelor’s in Psychology Programs in Ohio. The go-to site on careers in psychology bases its rankings on quality as well as value, focusing on programs that are not-for-profit, regionally accredited and backed by historically high institutional graduation rates.

Click here to see all of Walsh University’s national recognitions. 

Walsh University honored our Armed Forces on Monday with a special Holy Mass followed by a brief ceremony and reception in the Toot Global Learning Center. View Photos

AYA Integrated Science student, Eleanor Morrow, along with Dr. Jennifer Clevinger, Dr. Eugenia Johnson-Whitt and Dr. Darlene Walro recently represented Walsh University at the Lake Elementary Family Fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) Night.  They led interactive stations where elementary school children used their moisture in their hands to change the shape of a polymer fish and they revealed invisible leaf prints made of baking soda by painting them with turmeric causing a change in color due to pH. The event was attended by 4,000 children and their families!

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 – Dec. 4: Christmas Toy Drive in partnership with Serving Area Military: Collecting toys for the children of military families ages 16 and under. Drop-off boxes are in the David Campus Center near the post office and in the Toot Global Learning Center atrium.

Nov. 15: Founders Week: Brother’s Memorial Holy Mass, 11 a.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel

Nov. 15: Remembering the Founders: Hot Chocolate Social, 8 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel – Lower Level

Nov. 16: International Flag Ceremony and Reception: 4-5 p.m., Barrette Business and Community Center. 

Nov. 30: Academic Celebration of Excellence Symposium (ACES): Symposium displaying the best faculty and students’ research, class projects and service-learning activities. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the GLC and the Renacci Center 

Dec. 3: Alumni & Career Connections Annual Breakfast and Brunch with Santa, 9 a.m. and noon, Barrette Business and Community Center. SOLD OUT

Dec. 3: Annual Christmas on Hoover Farm: 1-4 p.m., Hoover Historical Center at Walsh. Visit with Santa and ride a horse-drawn wagon through Hoover Park at Christmas on Hoover Farm. 

Dec. 7: Education for Life Colloquium: Discovering and Pursuing Our Ultimate Purpose, 6-7:30 p.m., Barrette Business and Community Center. Register Here

Dec. 8, 9: The Walsh University Chorale presents Lessons and Carols, A Christmas Concert: 7-9 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel.