Prioritizing Student Success

Students Attend NFL Draft
Emily Maslanka was among 34 ½ÄÏÌåÓý State students who traveled to Kansas City in April 2023 to work the NFL draft through a partnership arranged by Mark Lyberger, associate professor in ½ÄÏÌåÓý State’s Sports Administration program in the School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration in the College of Education, Health and Human Services.

Chris, ’17, and Kimberly Rohr, ’04, MBA ’07
When Chris and Kim started dabbling in winemaking, they uncovered a passion that would change the course of their lives

Scholarship Supports Student Leader’s Goals
Jenna Gilbreath, ’23, had a chance encounter with Michael John Gallagher II, '19, during one of her student visit days. He gave her some great advice about her future as a ½ÄÏÌåÓý State student.

Summer Program Will Offer Lessons in Civics, Literature and a Sense of Connectedness
A five-week pilot project funded by a $15,000 Teagle Foundation Knowledge for Freedom Program grant will be held at ½ÄÏÌåÓý State this summer for Upward Bound and Firestone High School students.

Gamma Sigma Chapter Inducts new Alpha Delta Nu Members
Second-year nursing students Katie Cumberledge, Taylor Lamb-Kutz and Melissa Williamson were recently inducted as the newest class to the Gamm Sigma chapter of the Alpha Delta Nu nursing honor society at ½ÄÏÌåÓý State Ashtabula.
Rising Scholars Students Partner With NASA
Rising Scholars students at the Columbiana campuses are partnering with NASA to create personal hygiene kits that astronauts may use during simulation training exercises. The goal is for each scholar to complete one hygiene kit.

Professional Judgment Is ‘Driving Force’ in Army Nurse Program
Two ½ÄÏÌåÓý State Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) cadets, will be spending their summer immersed in an experience propelling them into a career with the Army.
Roe Green, MA ’80, To Receive Honorary Degree
½ÄÏÌåÓý State’s Board of Trustees will award Roe Green, MA ’80, a Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree in recognition of her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts in Northeast Ohio, the nation and around the world.

Lisbeth (Betsy) Justice, ’70, MA ’83, Ph.D. ’08
Betsy Justice, ’70, MA ’83, Ph.D. ’08, LSW, found her home in ½ÄÏÌåÓý and has dedicated her life to creating a strong, supportive community for all