University News

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
‘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.

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.