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Student fellow conducting research in the 2024 SURE program.

SURE Fellows Present Eight Weeks of Research in Three Minutes and a Slide

On Oct. 21-22 the 178 students who conducted research under the direction of faculty mentors had to condense eight weeks of research down to three minutes and a slide. The winners were announced on Oct. 25 during a ceremony at the Kiva auditorium.

Tags: Research & Science, University News, Honors College, Student Life

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Crawford Hall grand opening celebration

Honoring Contributors and Students in Crawford Hall’s Success

About 10 years ago, ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State’s business college was told it would need a certain amount of philanthropic support before a new building project could be entertained. At the time, it seemed an incredibly daunting task, until Ambassador Edward F. Crawford and his family stepped in to complete the college’s capital campaign with the largest single gift in ½­ÄÏÌåÓý history. 

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Antique books at the KSU Surplus Store

Every Wednesday, It's a Treasure Hunt

½­ÄÏÌåÓý's Surplus Store, located on E.Main Street offers a variety of useful items including furniture, electronics, office supplies and a fascinating selection of antique maps and books, with many books that are more than 100 years old. The store is a reflection of ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State's commitment to sustainable practices and disposing of items that are no longer needed by the university. 

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‘Get to Know’ the Golden Flashes Becoming the New Faces of the University

The new "Get to Know ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State" video from ½­ÄÏÌåÓý Admissions features 14 students from across the university inviting curious potential Golden Flashes to take a virtual look into the campus. Not only do these ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State narrators spotlight the university’s global opportunities and local highlights, but they also had a great time doing it.

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Star trails and Northern Lights over Risman Plaza

Nature's Fireworks Captured Over ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State

Increased activity in the sun's solar winds and the earth's magnetic field has produced appearances by the northern lights  in regions where they are not typically visible - like the skies above the ½­ÄÏÌåÓý Campus. A ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State photographer captured spectacular images of the display. 

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Ten graduate students competed in the ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State's Three Minute Thesis competition.

Graduate Students Present Research in Three Minutes and a Slide

Three Minute Thesis is an opportunity for graduate students to put their academic, presentation, and research communication skills to the test by presenting research in three minutes to a non-specialist audience.

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Rainbow over the Lefton Esplanade and the arch on front campus.

IN A FLASH: Rain and Rainbows

"No rain, no rainbows," is how the saying goes and on this rainy morning, a rainbow glowed over the Lefton Esplande and all of ½­ÄÏÌåÓý. 

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October is Mental Health Awareness Month at ½­ÄÏÌåÓý

October is Mental Health Awareness Month at ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State

½­ÄÏÌåÓý State chose October as Mental Health Awareness Month because the need for mental health support peaks during the month.

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President Diacon Speaks at Bowman Breakfast, Fall 2024

‘½­ÄÏÌåÓý State Works Because ½­ÄÏÌåÓý Works’

½­ÄÏÌåÓý President Todd Diacon showcased the institution's far-reaching impact on Ohio and beyond during the annual Bowman Breakfast event held at the ½­ÄÏÌåÓý Student Center Ballroom.

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Pictured are the 2024 ½­ÄÏÌåÓý Alumni Award winners at the awards ceremony, held Sept. 27 during Homecoming weekend at the ½­ÄÏÌåÓý Hotel and Conference Center in ½­ÄÏÌåÓý, Ohio. (Photo credit: Andrea Hallgren)

½­ÄÏÌåÓý State Honors 11 Alumni Award Recipients During Homecoming Weekend

Sponsored by the ½­ÄÏÌåÓý State Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are the university’s most prestigious alumni honors. The 2024 Alumni Award recipients include seven alumni, two recent graduates, one staff member and one current student.

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