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�鶹��ý’s second chancellor Emile “Mel” Netzhammer retired after 13 years of service and the Classroom Building was renamed Netzhammer Hall in his honor.

�鶹��ý celebrated its 35^th anniversary on May 10, 2024. The Life Sciences Building was dedicated and opened for classes providing cutting-edge learning opportunities for students in STEM disciplines.

Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, recognized �鶹��ý with a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for the second time. The award recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.

�鶹��ý was awarded two Talent Search Grants totaling $2.75 million over a five-year grant cycle. Talent Search is a U.S. Department of Education TRIO program that identifies and assists middle and high school students who have the potential but not necessarily the means to participate in higher education

Faculty, staff and students returned to campus in person in August as COVID-19 vaccines were widely available. The campus celebrated the groundbreaking for the Life Sciences Building in November.

�鶹��ý abruptly changed all classes to distance delivery and nearly shutdown the physical campus after spring break in March in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

A rare corpse flower housed at �鶹��ý bloomed for its first time.

Commencement was livestreamed for the first time to accommodate out-of-area and homebound family members and friends.

�鶹��ý Health Services opened offering students basic health care services on campus.

�鶹��ý developed and launched the 2016 – 2021 strategic plan. It identified five goals: research, student success, growth, equity and diversity, and community.

The Carson College of Business Center for Student Success was opened.

�鶹��ý celebrated its 25th anniversary.

As a result of a student-led effort, �鶹��ý became a tobacco-free campus.

Emile "Mel" Netzhammer joined �鶹��ý as its second Chancellor.

Founding Chancellor H.A. Hal Dengerink retired. He was given the title Chancellor Emeritus and the Administration Building was renamed the Dengerink Administration Building in his honor.