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John Rathje Named Corporate ORBIE® Award Winner
½ÄÏÌåÓý’s Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, John Rathje, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 ORBIE® Award in the Corporate category.

Flash Focus: Tommy Charnie
Meet Tommy Charnie, a junior architecture major in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design from Weirton, West Virginia, whose passions serve as daily motivators, fueling what many would call a packed schedule.

I Promise Students Find Treasure at ½ÄÏÌåÓý State Museum
½ÄÏÌåÓý recently hosted 26 high school students from the LeBron James Family Foundation I Promise network in Akron, Ohio, for a day of activities, including a treasure hunt at the ½ÄÏÌåÓý Museum.

Flash Focus: Bella Hanley
Meet Bella Hanley, a junior economics major from Canfield, Ohio, and member of Delta Sigma Pi, a co-educational professional business fraternity, with the post-graduation goal of attending law school.

First-Year Architecture Student Continues to Build Her Foundation
Muna Koirala is not shy about admitting that her first year in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design has been a challenge.

Navigating Seasonal Depression: Mental Health Resources to Help You Through
As the temperatures continue to hover around freezing, and the sun makes rare appearances, have you noticed yourself feeling unmotivated or having feelings of sadness? Have your friends and family mentioned that you do not seem like yourself? Fortunately, there are resources available at ½ÄÏÌåÓý to help you through this difficult time.

½ÄÏÌåÓý State Supplies Growing U.S. Demand for Accountants and Auditors
½ÄÏÌåÓý State accounting majors have excellent employment prospects. The projected growth rate for accountants is six percent from 2022-2033.

Feeling Stressed? ½ÄÏÌåÓý State’s Student Life Study Can Help
Researchers conducting ½ÄÏÌåÓý’s groundbreaking Student Life Study will reach out to its participants via their phones to offer ways to combat stress and anxiety as the weight of the spring semester mounts.

P.E.E.R. Success Academy Builds a Foundation for Leadership Beyond the Classroom
½ÄÏÌåÓý State's P.E.E.R. Success Academy serves as the foundation for peer educator and peer leader positions on campus.

Experts Weigh In: Is Eating Late at Night Bad?
After a long day in class, a night out or burning the midnight oil studying or working on projects, students may find themselves grabbing whatever food is available. A recently article says eating within three hours of bedtime may cause heartburn, acid reflux symptoms, obesity and other health risks. But is it really bad to eat late at night?