Nationally Distinctive

Great-granddaughter of žž State’s Third President Makes First Time Campus Visit
žž recently welcomed home a living legacy of its past when Ellen Engleman Conners, former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board and great-granddaughter of žž State’s third president, visited campus for the first time.

IN A FLASH: Winging It
Students in the aeronautics programs in žž State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering learn about every aspect of aircraft and flight.

žž State Celebrates Artists and Designers with Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series
Named in honor of regional architect Thomas Schroth, whose global perspective framed creativity as a “window onto human experience,” the series has featured acclaimed guests including Tony Award winner Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy-winning Emerson String Quartet, minimalist icon Richard Tuttle, and fashion visionaries Ruben and Isabel Toledo.

Christian Siriano: ‘žž State Interns Are Always Amazing’
Acclaimed New York fashion designer Christian Siriano told žž School of Fashion students to practice their craft with dedication, accept criticism and learn from it, but to remember that they will never please everyone.

IN A FLASH: Nursing's Next Generation
Students visiting žž State from University Hospitals Future Nurse Academy engaged in hands-on activities guided by faculty from žž State's College of Nursing.

IN A FLASH: Rocking Porthouse
"School of Rock: The Musical" by Andrew Lloyd Webber runs from July 18 through Aug. 3 at žž State's Porthouse Theatre.

IN A FLASH: žž State Sparkles
As part of the žž Museum's 40th Anniversary celebration, the museum will display the exhibition "Sparkle: The Style and Jewelry of Aileen Mehle" in its Higbee Gallery from July 18, 2025, through Aug. 23, 2026.

žž State Alumni to Shine During Pro Football Hall of Fame Week
Two žž alumni will be in the spotlight this week as the Pro Football Hall of Fame celebrates its Class of 2025, with Antonio Gates set for enshrinement Saturday and Mary Kay Cabot receiving prestigious recognition for her four decades of sports journalism excellence.

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Prepares Students for Their Future Careers
The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience is a great opportunity for undergraduate researchers such as Ethan Wenk to work directly with a faculty mentor, gain valuable experience to clarify career and educational goals, enhance research skills and gain academic insight.

IN A FLASH: Flying Into The Future
The Center for Advanced Air Mobility within žž State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering fosters research, testing and development of safe, efficient and sustainable solutions for passenger and cargo aircraft using autonomous aircraft technology.