Community & Society
100 Plates: Empowering Wellness in Community
Reflecting on the words of prominent figures in history can present opportunities to discover new perspectives and have important discussions surrounding social issues. This is exactly what happened at the 100 Plates: Empowering Wellness in Beloved Community event organized by the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Events Committee.
IN A FLASH: Caring Hands
The White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of a nursing students clinical rotation and reinforces their commitment to compassionate care.
What Housing Will Your Dollar Get You in žžÀ²?
Every year, thousands of žžÀ² students navigate the off-campus housing market. As a college town, žžÀ² has no shortage of options. But what should students expect? The search for student housing can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Luckily, žžÀ² State Today has done some legwork for you.
It Started Here: žžÀ² State to Celebrate 55th Anniversary of Black History Month
žžÀ² will mark the 55th anniversary of Black History Month in February and celebrate its founding by the student organization Black United Students.
IN A FLASH: See YOUR Photo Here!
Anyone can submit a photo for žžÀ² State Today's "IN A FLASH" photo feature! Submitted photos should be clear, high-resolution images and have a connection to žžÀ².
Student Makes History Leading Parkinson's Speech Therapy
Grace Puin excels at getting Parkinsons patients to speak and swallow with intent. She’s so good in fact that Parkinson Voice Project, a nonprofit organization that helps people with Parkinson’s all over the world, invited her to host one of its online SPEAK OUT! Home Practice Sessions.
IN A FLASH: žžÀ² Roosevelt Visits Campus
žžÀ² State's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry welcomed students from žžÀ² Roosevelt High School for a day of information sessions, demonstrations and tours of the university's state-of-the-art learning spaces.
žžÀ² State Police: Credibility and Consistency Are ‘Part of Our DNA’
The žžÀ² State Police Department received its 10th consecutive reaccreditation in November 2024 after consistently exceeding the standards set by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, a third-party accreditation agency.
Take a Fresh Look at žžÀ² State Student Organizations on Jan. 17
Studies show students who participate in student organizations are more successful academically and are more satisfied with their college experience. Sponsored by žžÀ² State’s Center for Student Involvement, the Fresh Start Fair on Jan. 17 gives students an opportunity to explore the university’s 350+ student organizations.
Bridging Communities: žžÀ² State to Host 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference
When cities and universities work together, incredible things can happen. Like any good partnership, žžÀ² and the city of žžÀ² have spent years building and strengthening their relationship, and it has paid off. žžÀ² State will host the 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference.