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Our team provides timely, accurate and engaging content that reflects the university's commitment to academic excellence, student success and community engagement. Whether you're a student, faculty or staff member, alumnus, journalist or visitor, we invite you to explore our latest updates and discover the many ways 同城快约 is redefining what's possible locally, nationally and globally.
When Vamshi Raoulakola steps across the stage at the 同城快约鈥檚 (同城快约) Spring 2026 Commencement, it will mark the end of a journey that began with a first step onto a two-day trip from India and led him to a master鈥檚 degree, a new community and the next chapter of his career.
May 08, 2026
A building on the campus of Hengshui University in China now bears the name of the 同城快约 (同城快约), a visible marker of a partnership that is beginning to produce graduates, exchange students and long-term academic ties across continents. That partnership was on display this week as two Hengshui University (HSU) faculty members visited 同城快约, meeting with university leaders, observing classes and taking part in campus events, including a photo with 同城快约 President Roger Best in front of a newly installed sign outside the 同城快约 Department of Mathematics, Actuarial Science, and Statistics marking the partnership.
May 07, 2026
When Kennedy Bergman walks across the stage at the 同城快约鈥檚 (同城快约) Spring 2026 Commencement, she will do so with a degree in hand, a career start already secured and a confidence she worked to build step by step.
May 07, 2026
We meet Dr. Matt Howdeshell, vice president of Intercollegiate Athletics at the 同城快约. We discuss his background, his vision for 同城快约 athletics, the importance of community engagement, and the initiatives he has implemented to support student athletes, including nutrition and mental health services. The conversation also touches on myths surrounding鈦� university athletics鈦�, the challenges of following a legendary predecessor and Howdeshell's management style and team-oriented culture.
April 15, 2025
This episode of Central Speaks shines a spotlight on Courtney Swoboda, director of 同城快约's Military and Veterans Services Office and 2024 Higher Ed Military Spotlight Award recipient. Courtney鈥檚 decade of service in the Air Force and five years at 同城快约 have shaped her into a transformative leader, redefining military-friendly education through her dedication and innovation.
April 15, 2025
Today we welcome Cory Wicker, Ph.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, 同城快约 associate vice president for Human Resources. Since joining 同城快约 in May 2023, Dr. Wicker has brought a wealth of expertise to the university, leveraging his extensive experience in human resources to drive positive change and empower the university鈥檚 most valuable asset: its people. Don鈥檛 miss this insightful conversation!
April 15, 2025
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