A weekly look at Walsh University news and happenings.
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Walsh News
A look at what is happening on campus.
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Commencement This Weekend, May 3 |
Walsh University’s Commencement is almost here! On Saturday, May 3, the morning ceremony for the Byers School of Nursing and the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences begins with doors opening at 7 a.m. at the Cecchini Center, followed by the Toast to the Tassel at 8 a.m. and the processional at 8:30 a.m. in Alumni Arena. Baccalaureate Holy Mass will be celebrated from 12:30–1:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel. The afternoon ceremony for the DeVille School of Business and the School of Arts, Sciences, and Education begins with doors opening at 1:15 p.m., the Toast to the Tassel at 2:15 p.m., and the processional at 2:45 p.m. in Alumni Arena. After each ceremony, join us outside at Cavs Fest for photos, light refreshments, and a gift from the Alumni Association. | Read More
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Walsh University Welcomes New University Chaplain |
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Walsh University is pleased to announce the appointment of Reverend Ryan Furlong as University Chaplain, effective July 1. A Youngstown native and former educator, Fr. Furlong brings a wealth of pastoral experience, including his current service as pastor of three parishes and his past role as Diocesan Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. He will lead campus liturgies, provide pastoral care, and support the spiritual development of the Walsh community.
Fr. Furlong succeeds Fr. Guy Albert Trudel, O.P., who will join the faculty at Providence College. Walsh extends heartfelt thanks to Fr. Trudel for his dedicated service.
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Congratulations to the Cavalier Band on their Outstanding Spring Concert! |
Sophomore Alisha Khatri Wins Top Prize in LaunchPad Competition |
Walsh University sophomore Alisha Khatri, originally from Nepal, earned first place in the 2025 WU LaunchPad Competition for her visionary proposal: a mobile app designed to help international students on F-1 visas manage essential documentation and compliance requirements to avoid unintentional violations that could jeopardize their legal status in the U.S.
Hosted by The Garage: Nolan Family Center for Innovation, the annual LaunchPad Competition was held Wednesday, April 23, in Walsh’s Toot Global Learning Center. Seven student entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas to a panel of Walsh alumni judges for a chance to win startup funding. This year’s judges included Nate Bair, a 2019 MBA graduate and current Digital Strategy Lead at Foundation Wellness; Brandyn Neal, a 2020 graduate and Akron Market Leader for Schauer Group; and Matt Strobelt, a 2017 graduate who serves as an Executive Recruiter at Creative Financial Staffing. The panel chose Khatri’s idea for the top prize of $5,000. | Read More
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Cavalier Soirée Featured Item |
Hit the road in style with Free Wheelin’, a set of 4 brand-new tires from Discount Tire Outlet! Whether you’re cruising into summer adventures or just need a fresh set of wheels, this item is your ticket to smoother rides ahead. Don’t miss your chance to bid at the Cavalier Soirée on Friday, May 16, at Hoover Park Dance Hall & Grounds—an unforgettable evening of fine dining, handcrafted cocktails, live entertainment, and thrilling auctions, all supporting student success. Hosted by President Tim and Drenda Collins, this elegant night features a Prime Rib Carving Station, Bruschetta Chicken, and more. Summer soirée attire encouraged! Tickets are $150 per person or $1,200 for a table of eight. Can’t attend? Sponsor a Magnolia for $500 and help students' dreams take root. | RSVP by May 8 at www.walsh.edu/soiree.
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| Campus Updates & Shout-Outs
A look at what is happening on campus.
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Walsh University was mentioned in the Cardinal Newman Society blog titled “Newman Guide Colleges Lead the Way at Commencement.” | Read Here
The Byers School of Nursing was featured on WEWS News 5’s morning show for its new pediatric simulators. | Watch Here
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Three Walsh seniors submitted their research abstracts to the Ohio Academy of Science, and all three were accepted for presentation at the annual meeting at Miami of Ohio on April 12. Griffin Maxim, Luis Hernandez, and Alexander Oswald completed their research with Dr. Tom Freeland of the Biology department. Griffin Maxim represented Walsh at the annual meeting presenting all three poster presentations. Thank you, Griffin, for representing Walsh University and for showing the quality of Walsh science to students and faculty from other universities! | Watch the presentation
Kathie Gray, Executive Administrative Assistant for the Vice President for Academic Affairs Office, was the subject of the Canton Repository's “Five Questions” column. Kathie is president and co-founder of the nonprofit Not for Sale: One Step at a Time. The organization partners with Walsh University to educate and empower communities in the fight against human trafficking. | Read More
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On April 8th, Dr. Amy J. Heston, Dr. Neil G. Walsh, and their research group traveled to Pittsburgh, PA for the 2025 National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). The students presented their research projects, including AI innovation at Walsh University, at this prestigious national conference. President Collins and Vice-President Dunphy joined the students for this important day in Walsh history. Congratulations! Their projects included:
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- “A Novel Protocol for Utilizing AI to Advance Scientific Research”, Maddox Kelly, & Judy Salemdawod (poster)
- “AI Innovation for Biological Research: Creating a Strategic Model for Researchers” Lexi Twaddle, Maria Purcell, Daniel Palanceanu (podium)
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“Assessment of Student Achievement in Chemistry: Driving Academic Innovation Through Quality Matters Implementation” Tatiana Tolson (podium)
- “Beyond the Bean: Exploring the Chemistry Behind Coffee Consumer Satisfaction” Heidi Kaczynski (poster)
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Congratulations to the Walsh Handbell choir and Lisa Madaffer. They travelled to Columbus from April 25-26 and attended their first handbell festival ringing with 675 ringers from five states!
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Dr. Katie Fitzgerald
Katherine Rivera
Dr. Jenna York
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