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Assembling the Holomasonry exhibit inside the DI HUB

IN A FLASH: Brickwork Through a New Lens

A project on campus uses new technology to innovate brickwork.

Tags: Research & Science, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Nationally Distinctive

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Emilia Sykes and Betty Sutton

Women of the House: Betty Sutton and Emilia Sykes

In 2006, Betty Sutton became the first žž State alumna to serve in the U.S. Congress, when she was elected to represent Ohio’s 13th District in the House of Representatives. Sixteen years later, žž State alumna Emilia Sykes, a native of Akron, Ohio, was elected to represent the same district, making her the first Black žž State alum to serve in the House of Representatives.  

Tags: Profiles, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive

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žž community members and visitors gather on the žž State Commons for the annual May 4 Commemoration to honor those who were killed and wounded on May 4, 1970.

žž State Remembers May 4, 1970, With 53rd Commemoration

Advancing the legacy of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on žž students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine students and forever changing the lives of countless others, the university will hold its annual commemoration on May 3-4.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, May 4, May 4 Commemoration, Success Story, May 4 50

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žž ROTC Cadets present the colors at a žž State football game at Dix Stadium.

Serving Those Who Serve

“Always Ready, Always There” is the motto of the National Guard. In many ways, this describes žž’s Center for Adult and Veteran Services, too. For the 14th consecutive year, žž State has been designated a Military Friendly School.

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive, Student Life, Students First, Center for Adult and Veteran Services, Division of Student Life, Awards and Honors, Success Stories

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Uzoamaka's and Amirah's images of their case studies

Students Addressing Real Issues Facing Fashion Industry

Two fashion students are being recognized for developing projects that address real issues in fashion. One student seeks to provide a skincare line for the brand origins centered around South America, Asia and Africa, while the other aims to help women feel comfortable and confident throughout the day.

Tags: Students First, Nationally Distinctive

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Carol Cartwright was the first woman president of žž.

Madame President: Carol A. Cartwright

In 1991, Carol A. Cartwright, Ph.D., made history when she was named president of žž, becoming not only žž State’s first female president, but also the first woman to serve as president of any Ohio public college or university.  

Tags: Profiles, Nationally Distinctive, Featured Story

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Students enjoying the sun in the grass

Institutional Values are ‘Paramount’ to University’s Success

Partnership. Climate. Inclusion. These are the focus areas of žž State’s Division for Student Affairs. 

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive

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Elizabeth Smith-Pryor unboxing Urban League documents

The Importance of Dusty, Old Boxes

A researcher unboxed the history of local Urban Leagues in žž State's University Library. 

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, University News, Research & Science, Community & Society

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Drone footage shows the freight train derailment, Feb. 6, 2023, in East Palestine, Ohio. (Photo courtesy of Ntsbgov/via Reuters)

žž State Experts Weigh in on Aftermath of East Palestine Train Derailment

žž faculty members have been contacted by various media outlets to lend their expert opinions and insight as cleanup work, air monitoring, water testing and more continues following the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Nationally Distinctive, Department of Geography, Environmental Studies, Department of Earth Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Environmental Science and Design Research Institute

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Freezing rain left branches on campus with a crystal coating of ice.

IN A FLASH: Crystal Clear

Freezing rain encased tree branches on campus in ice Wednesday morning.

Tags: Student Life, University News, Nationally Distinctive

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