Walsh University President Tim Collins and his wife Drenda Collins met with Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, apostolic nuncio to the United States, during a recent visit to Washington D.C.  Their discussion focused on advocacy for Catholic higher education at both the K-12 and university levels, service to the poor and disadvantaged, Walsh University’s support of Chaldean Catholics in Iraq and the Church’s diplomatic missions. During the visit, President Collins shared updates with Archbishop Caccia on Walsh University students and ongoing initiatives. The archbishop, who visited Walsh in 2024, extended his blessings to Cav Nation on behalf of the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV.

Registration for the 2027 Spring Semester begins Monday, Nov. 9 in the Cav Center. Now is the time to prepare. Students should check their progress in Stellic, review degree requirements and identify courses still needed to complete.  The Office of the Registrar webpage offers several useful guides under student resources. Reviewing these materials before registration starts can help you become familiar with the necessary procedures. Register early to avoid any issues when classes begin Jan. 11.

Walsh University’s Tree Campus stroll is at noon tomorrow, Nov. 5. The stroll is open to all students, faculty and staff. Participants are asked to meet in front of the Global Learning Center. The campus stroll, organized by the Walsh Tree Advisory Committee, will celebrate the university earning a Tree Campus Higher Education (formerly known as Tree Campus USA) distinction for eight years. Tree Campus is an award given by the Arbor Day Foundation and supported through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. 

Becoming a parent can bring joy, uncertainty and worries that are not always easy to discuss. The newest episode of the Cav Chats podcast features Emily Dennis, Ph.D., assistant professor of counseling and human development at Walsh University and a licensed professional counselor, who talks about perinatal and postpartum anxiety. Dennis explores how anxiety can show up in everyday life, when worry signals a need for support and how loved ones can respond with compassion. She also shares insights into her research, student involvement and the work of preparing future counselors. Dennis provides a thoughtful discussion about moving beyond the pressure to be a “perfect” parent - and making room for help, connection and a more manageable daily life. The Cav Chats podcast is available on all streaming platforms. Watch the podcast.

“Living Right With Dr. Ray,” the television show broadcast globally on the EWTN network, will be taping two episodes on the Walsh University campus. Cav Nation is invited to attend one or both of the tapings, with the opportunity to meet and interact with host Raymond N. Guarendi, Ph.D., a Catholic clinical psychologist, author and nationally syndicated radio and television host. The tapings will take place at 5:30 and 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the Barrette Business and Community Center. Audience members are asked to arrive 30 minutes before taping begins. Each taping is expected to last 60 to 90 minutes. Light refreshments will be available. The episodes taping at Walsh are: 

5:30 p.m., “Finding Hope After Loss” – Dr. Ray will welcome Mark and Christi Tripodi of Cornerstone of Hope to discuss how children, teens and adults can cope with the death of a loved one. Since 2003, Cornerstone of Hope has worked toward a world where no grieving person journeys alone.  

7:15 p.m., “Supporting Students When They Leave Home” – Dr. Ray will welcome Rachel Hosler, Ph.D., Walsh University’s vice president for student experience, and Father Ryan Furlong, university chaplain, to explore how family relationships and faith evolve when a young adult leaves home. Both will share insights into the challenges students face while living on their own for the first time and how families can support them through that transition.

The tapings are free to attend, but registration is required. Audience members will be asked to check in at registration when they arrive.

Register for tickets.

Walsh University is hosting its Salute to Service football game on Saturday, Nov. 7, when the Cavaliers host Kentucky Wesleyan College at noon. Veterans get free admission, a free T-shirt and a voucher for free food. In addition, from Nov. 5 to 8 Walsh will host the artistic display, “Eyes of Freedom.” The artwork will be located outside the Gaetano M. Cecchini Family Health and Wellness Complex for community viewing. Learn more about the display.

From 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, Walsh is sponsoring a Cavalier Coffee Break in the David Center Atrium. The event is an opportunity for students to enjoy coffee and doughnuts and make connections with veterans who are part of the Walsh family, hear their stories, share their experiences and build meaningful connections across generations.

The Department of Physical Therapy’s annual Fit Family 5K brought 61 runners to the Walsh University campus for the competition on Oct. 31. Top finisher in the male category was Ryan Bitzel, D.P.T., clinical assistant professor of physical therapy, and in the female category, Ashley Porter. Top five winners in each category received a gift card from running gear retailer Second Sole. Additional corporate sponsors were All Season Dental, Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital Sports Medicine and Giant Eagle. View photos album from the race.

Join us for Walsh University Day at Rocket Arena on Feb. 17, 2027! Please note this is a new date and time. Cheer on the Cleveland Cavaliers as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks at 7 p.m., and help us celebrate Walsh University before tipoff. Buy your tickets early so you can be one of the lucky 35 to take center court to present a giant American flag during the national anthem—then it’s time to show your Cavalier spirit! To receive the special Cav Nation discount, please purchase your tickets through the designated link only. Please note all seats will be delivered via SeatGeek and the SeatGeek mobile app will be needed for entry to the game. Get tickets here.

Save the date for the annual Academic Celebration of Excellence Symposium (ACES), from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, in the Global Learning Center.  ACES celebrates student achievement across all areas of academics, including research, scholarship, class projects and service-learning experiences. ACES also features faculty scholarship, and faculty are invited to showcase their work through a poster or presentation, modeling scholarly engagement and collegiality for our students. Students and faculty are encouraged to share their work. Everyone is encouraged to attend the event to see the great work being accomplished at Walsh University and for the opportunity to learn from each other. Register for ACES.

Entrepreneurial college and university students from the Stark County area are encouraged to enter the 2027 Stark Tank business pitch competition on April 29, 2027. The competition, modeled after the television show "Shark Tank," gives students the chance to pitch business ideas and win the money need to help take their idea from pitch to reality. The goal of Stark Tank is for students to think critically about their creative ideas while realizing that Stark County is a place where creativity can thrive. Prizes of up to $15,000 will be awarded. In the 2026 competition, two Walsh students won funding for their ideas. Registration ends March 10, 2027, and organizers say now is the time for students to begin thinking about their ideas, formulating their pitches and completing their registration. Learn more and register.

Congratulations to students, Caitlin Bray, Anthony Fusaro, Jeff Howe, and Mary Elizabeth Warren, who recently were inducted into the Theology Honors Society.

Leslie M. Whetstine, Ph.D., professor of philosophy, recently directed the annual Bioethics Symposium sponsored by Aultman Hospital, which provided a day of interactive health humanities education to 80 attendees. Professor Whetstine is co-chair of the Aultman Ethics Committee. Speakers at the event included two of her former students, bioethicist Kathryn Paul and physician-bioethicist Kayla Trautman-Buckley, D.O. Current Walsh student, Cecelia Mellender, presented a poster on her work on organ donation at the symposium.

Christine McCallum, PT, Ph.D., professor of physical therapy and chair of Walsh University’s Physical Therapy program, has a new publication out in the Journal of Higher Education Management: "Exploration of characteristics impacting administrative leaders in higher education health sciences: A systematic review".