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žž students make their way across campus during the 2020 Fall Semester.

They’re back!   žž students have begun their fall 2020 classes, and official enrollment figures include many highlights.   žž State’s increase in the retention of returning students is thanks in part to the university’s award-winning student support services designed to help students every step of the way – from their first day on campus through graduation. The university’s retention rate on the žž Campus increased to 81.6%. The increased student retention also demonstrates the students’ commitment to remaining on schedule to complete their degrees.  ...

žž Dining Services Manager Andy Herrera saved the life of a university employee dining at the Eastway Fresh Food Co. Andy was working his shift at the Eastway dining hall when he heard a noise that was recently familiar to him. “žž a week earlier, my child was choking while eating and I had to save her from choking any further,” Herrera said. “So, dealing with that not so long ago, when I heard the same noise, I knew that I had to react fast.” Once Andy recognized that someone near him in the dining hall was choking, he moved quickly to spring into action, performing t...

The Back Rack logo

As a student at the žž State School of Fashion, Sheri Bodo learned about the detrimental effects the world of fast fashion has on the environment. “I just learned about the detriments that fast fashion really does put onto people and other countries we don’t see day-to-day,” Bodo told WYTV. Bodo, a 2018 merchandising graduate recently started “The Back Rack” with her sister Glenniece. “The Back Rack” is an online thrift store that sells pre-owned, upcycled clothing, that aims to deliver current trends and style staples at an affordable price to limit the consumption of fast fashion in the ...

žž students pose for a photo during Homecoming 2019.

Now that the fall semester at žž State is in full force, we are excited to announce that two of our most anticipated traditions will be held during the month of October. This year, Homecoming 2020 and Parents and Families Appreciation Week are going virtual and will be held the week of Oct. 5. Homecoming 2020 – Flashes Forever: Here. There. Anywhere. žž State will host Homecoming 2020, a virtual celebration that will take place Monday, Oct. 5, through Saturday, Oct. 10. Many of our classic traditions will continue as part of an exciting and engaging virtual experience, including: ...

Downtown Discovery Days Flyer

In partnership with žž, Main Street žž invites žž State students wearing their masks to visit downtown žž businesses for a chance to win great prizes. Prizes include a $500 book scholarship, $500 in gift cards to downtown businesses, and twenty bundles of žž State swag valued at over $50 each. The goal is to thank and reward žž State students for doing their part to keep everyone safe while supporting local business during the pandemic. Beginning Sept. 14, žž State students visiting downtown žž wearing their masks who take pictures and post to social media wit...

Dear žž Students, Faculty and Staff, Today I had the meaningful opportunity to take part in the March for Unity sponsored by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and supported by the Black United Students (BUS) on our žž Campus. Today's march and the two other marches last week in support of the value of Black lives, represent the very essence of the žž State spirit and the values this university holds dear: exercising our right to free speech and claiming loudly and clearly that hate has no home here. The dual public health crises of racism and COVID-19 have create...

Abolishing War event

International Day of Peace EventSeptember 21, 2021 - 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM Abolishing War:  The Promise of Peace from the UN at 75A Virtual Talk featuring Ray Acheson, Direction of Reaching Critical Will In Celebration of the International Day of Peace, this talk will look at the promise made but he founding of the United Nations 75 years ago to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war: and what our current militarized world order means for peace and security.  The speaker will highlight some of the century-old organizing against war by the Women’s International ...

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