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Hi, Drupalites!As the fall semester progresses and campus is buzzing with activity, it's a great time to review your web content to ensure information remains accurate and up to date for students, parents and colleagues. To support your efforts, we're sharing the latest Drupal updates and helpful reminders.New Federal Guidelines – Limit Use of PDFs on Your WebsiteOn April 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice published a new rule on digital accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This rule requires universities to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guideli...

At ºìÐÓÊÓƵ ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, your generosity fuels the causes closest to your heart. From scholarships that open doors for first-generation students, to the arts that enrich our communities, to health initiatives and sustainability efforts that shape our future, your giving makes a real difference. This Giving Tuesday season, your gift goes even further with special giving incentives throughout the month.Starting Nov. 1 and continuing through Giving Tuesday (Dec. 2), ºìÐÓÊÓƵ ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s most generous annual tradition offers more than 50 options to give to the cause that speaks to you - from basic needs to innovati...

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ has earned the Military FriendlyⓇ School designation for the 16th consecutive year, demonstrating its continued and unwavering commitment to supporting military-connected students. For 2025-2026, the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus has continued the highest recognition of a Gold ranking for the second consecutive year. This consistent acknowledgement as a Military Friendly School underscores ºìÐÓÊÓƵ ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s dedication to providing exceptional support and services to veterans, active-duty personnel and their families.   In addition, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s Collegiate Purple Star designa...

By Lindsay CollierOct 8, 2025 – Over the last two years, I’ve had the pleasure of helping prepare and run Celebrating Our Own. Celebrating Our Own is an annual event held in the Wick Poetry Corner on the second floor of the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Library. Each year we gather and share our work in celebration of the scholarship winners and larger creative writing community. It has become a great space to learn about the scholarships and other opportunities available through the Wick Poetry Center. It is also a way to encourage students to submit their poetry once the scholarships open ...

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ's Brain Health Research Institute recently held its annual Neuroscience Symposium, Conference and Research Exchange.   The two-day event, which took place at the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Hotel & Conference Center, highlighted the research of ºìÐÓÊÓƵ ºìÐÓÊÓƵ faculty and students.Michael Lehman, Ph.D., director of the Brain Health Research Institute, told ºìÐÓÊÓƵ ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Today the event has become a vehicle for showcasing the high-level research ongoing at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ ºìÐÓÊÓƵ.  Keynote speaker for the event was John Gunstad, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Psyc...

Welcome to Flash Focus! In this series, we introduce you to fascinating student Flashes from all walks of life.Established in 1919, the Marching Golden Flashes is the largest student organization on campus and works under the direction of Darin Olson, D.M.A. The Marching Golden Flashes can be seen at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ ºìÐÓÊÓƵ sporting events, homecoming events and university kickoff events.  The role of drum major is to help conduct the band, keeping the group on tempo. The drum major process begins in the early spring semester with applications and auditions showcasing their skills.   Merilee...

     On Friday, Oct. 31, the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Student Center will welcome all ºìÐÓÊÓƵ ºìÐÓÊÓƵ students and their children to a Trick-or-Treat event. Most of the building's offices and departments will be participating in handing out treats, either from their locations in the Student Center or at 20+ tables along with other university departments and student organizations. The University Library will also be distributing treats in front of the library or in their lobby.   Costumes are encouraged. Candy and other treats provided by Undergraduate Student Government (USG) wi...

 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s ghostly history has been brewing since the early 1800s. If you are looking for something spooky in ºìÐÓÊÓƵ this Halloween season, you do not have to go far to find it.  Richele Charlton, assistant director of The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Stage and creator of the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Ghost Walk, explains some context regarding ºìÐÓÊÓƵ’s paranormal history.  Eighteen years ago, Charlton and her husband, Tom Simpson, were on the promotions board for Main Street ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, looking for unique ways to bring people to the city. One committee member had just returned from a ghost walk and asked, “Do you think there are any g...

Please be advised of these important items.Open Enrollment Ends FridayOpen Enrollment ends this Friday, Oct. 31, at 4:59 p.m. Benefits notifications are sent by email, so please remind your teams to check their inboxes and review benefits information for plan year 2026.All benefits-eligible employees are strongly encouraged to go through Open Enrollment as some benefits selections do not carry over annually. The Open Enrollment website is designed to make reviewing and selecting your benefits easier and more convenient.  Veterans Day CommemorationOn Monday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. on the...