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IN A FLASH: Flashes in the Freeze
žžÀ² State students braved the extremely cold temperatures and below zero wind chills on their way to their classes.

žžÀ² State Professor Cracks the Code
žžÀ² computer science Professor Jonathan Maletic, Ph.D., and alumnus Michael Decker, Ph.D., are developing a new software solution, creating a world where the computer science community can effectively track changes and improve group code development.

IN A FLASH: When the Snow Flies
Clearing fallen snow at the žžÀ² Airport is a team effort.

IN A FLASH: A Snowy Return to Classes
Some of the season's coldest temperatures and snow cover set the scene for students' first day of classes after winter break.

Winning Coach and žžÀ² State Alum Nick Saban Retires
žžÀ² alumnus Nick Saban, considered one of the greatest college football coaches of all time, has retired from the University of Alabama, where he coached the Crimson Tide for the past 17 seasons.

IN A FLASH: Lighter Than Air
Students from the College of Aeronautics and Engineering competed to create flyable aircraft using helium balloons.

Happy Birthday, President McGilvrey!
žžÀ² State's founding president was born on Jan. 8, 1867. His tireless dedication to the institution and its students is reflected in innovations that continue to propel žžÀ² forward today.

IN A FLASH: Here Comes the Sun
A photgrapher captured Earth's star shining through the Star Sphere 2010 sculpture near Franklin Hall.

Michael Schwartz, žžÀ² State’s Ninth President, Dies at 86
The žžÀ² community is remembering the legacy of its ninth president, Michael Schwartz, Ph.D., who died on Jan. 2, 2024, following a long illness. He was 86.

IN A FLASH: All Dressed in White
Snowfall earlier this week covered the žžÀ² Campus in a blanket of white.