Walsh University is delighted to announce the T.O.W.E.R. of Excellence Award finalists. The T.O.W.E.R. of Excellence is the most prestigious non-academic award given each year. Presented annually at the President’s Dinner, the award recognizes seniors or recent graduates who embody each of these characteristics:

Talented Leadership (Demonstration of Leadership Activities and Qualities) 
Outstanding Dedication to the Campus and Community 
Walsh Commitment to Current and Future Cavaliers 
Embodies Core Values of Faith, Excellence, Integrity, Service and Community 
Responsible Extra-curricular Distinction 

Congratulations to our 2024 T.O.W.E.R. Finalists 

Read the finalists' bios here

The T.O.W.E.R. of Excellence Award winner and Outstanding Student will be announced at the Cavs Connect Mixer next Wednesday. The T.O.W.E.R. winner will be asked to address the graduating class at the 2024 Commencement ceremonies on
May 4.

Juniors, Seniors, and Alumni are invited to attend the Cavs Connect Mixer, on April 10, from 4 to 6 p.m., in the Toot Global Learning Center. A short program featuring previous T.O.W.E.R. of Excellence winners: Jan Almasy ’18, Founder and Head of Communications for Apex Communications; Miguel Chavez ’13, MA, MBA, SVP Mission and Ministry at Sisters of Charity Health System; and Skyler Stewart ’22, Analyst and Project Specialist for City of Cleveland, Code Enforcement, will be followed by networking and the announcement of this year’s T.O.W.E.R. and Outstanding Student recipients! RSVP Here 

Walsh University is proud to honor the following students for their exemplary contributions in academics, service and athletics.

2023 Dean’s List Honors – The attached lists of students achieved Dean's List honors for the Spring 2023 and Fall 2023 Note: The Spring 2024 list will be announced in June 2024.

2023–2024 Servant Leadership Award – The attached list of students are recognized for their selfless service to the Walsh University community.

2023–2024 Athletic Directors Honors List – The attached list of students are recognized on the Athletic Directors Honors List for Spring 2023, Fall 2023 and Winter 2024. 

Representatives from various administrative departments will be on hand from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Cavalier Room of the Cecchini Center today to assist students with their registration questions, troubleshoot any issues, and assist in the registration process for summer and fall registration. This is a wonderful opportunity to address topics relating to course selection, overrides, holds, and seek guidance. Bring your laptops and we’ll see you there!

Cav Nation will be hosting Solar Eclipse Fest on April 8 from 2 to 4 p.m., on the Quad next to the Toot Global Learning Center. Solar glasses will be handed out at the event. Classes will be cancelled, and University offices will close from 2:30 to 4 p.m. so that employees and students can attend and witness this historic celestial event. The Milk & Honey Food Truck will be on hand and vouchers will be available for students. Additional food trucks are being added. Sunny 101.7 will be broadcasting live with prizes and giveaways. The Department of Math and Sciences will have demonstrations and science trivia, and a livestream broadcast of the eclipse! This free and unforgettable community celebration offers a unique experience for all ages! T-shirts are on sale now. Those interested in purchasing a Solar Eclipse T-shirt for $12 may stop by the Math and Science Department or see Dr. Neil Walsh. (Rain location GLC Atrium)

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 four of this captivating series, titled "Leadership in Service," will be presented on Thursday, April 4, at 6 p.m. in the Barrette Business and Community Center. The presentation will examine the value of placing the needs and interests of others ahead of one’s own.

The Academic Celebration of Excellence Symposium (ACES) will be held in the Toot Global Learning Center on Thursday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The symposium will showcase student and faculty achievements in all areas of academics, including individual student research, scholarship, class projects, and service-learning experiences.  Here is the link to register for ACES.

President Tim Collins is featured on the Cardinal Newman Society Podcast, From Fighter Piolot to Fighting for Faithful Catholic Education., Part 2.

Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, John G. Trapani Jr., retired from Walsh University in 2018 after a 44-year teaching career. Recently, he delivered the keynote address at the “Beggars for Heaven: The Inheritance of Jacques and Raissa Maritain” Conference at Cambridge University. Additionally, Trapani will give a farewell performance with The John Trapani Big Band during the Canton Ballet's Come Dance with Me! shows on April 12 and 14 at the Canton Palace Theatre. Following the Friday night show ONLY, Trapani will extend the celebration with an additional hour of music, inviting audience members onto the stage for dancing and offering light refreshments. Walsh employees and students can enjoy a 35% discount on tickets using code (CDWM35). Purchase tickets here for this event.

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) 

Tonight: Spring 2024 Presidential Thought Leadership Series: Diplomacy in the Church and Why it Matters, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Barrette Business and Community Center. Staff and Students Register Here! 

April 4: Education for Life Colloquium: Leadership in Service (PDF), 6 to 7:30 p.m., Barrette Business and Community Center 

April 5: 53rd DeVille School of Business Scholarship Luncheon, 11:30-1:30, p.m., Barrette Business and Community Center. Register Here

April 8: Solar Eclipse Fest, for Students, Employees and the Community, 2 to 4 p.m., Academic Quad 

April 10: Cavs Connect Mixer (Juniors and Seniors), 4 to 6 p.m., Toot Global Learning Center

April 10-12: Walsh University Community Clinic: Wellness Through Movement (PDF) 

April 11: Academic Celebration of Excellence Symposium (ACES), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Toot Global Learning Center

April 13: Spring Formal 

April 18: WU Launchpad: The Garage Pitch Competition,  Register Here  

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

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