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A snowy scene, framed by the "Star Sphere 2010" sculpture, near Front Campus.

IN A FLASH: žž State - With Frosting

The weekend snowfall decorated žž State's campuses in a coating of white. 

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Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering

žž State Awarded State Grant to Provide Training in Cybersecurity, Manufacturing and Healthcare

Rapids Grant will bolster workforce development with future žž State graduates filling key shortages in industries across Ohio.

 

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Court Gavel

History Professor Provides Historical Context for Hate Crime Trial

žž State professor of history, Elaine Frantz, provided historical insight to a recent Mississippi hate crime case.

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žž State Student Athletes That Were Drafted into NFL

Did You Know These Five NFL Legends Are žž State Alumni?

In over 100 years of football, žž has had the honor of sending roughly 50 players to the National Football League. With the 2022-23 football season underway, what better time to celebrate them than to honor these legends who graced the field at Dix Stadium before making their mark in the NFL?

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Students learning cooking techniques in the DI Kitchen.

IN A FLASH: Cooking the Perfect Egg

Students in žž State's Hospitality and Event Management program hone their culinary skills in the kitchens of the DI Hub.

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A student browses the recent book sale held by žž Press.

žž Press Is a Bookworm’s Delight

The žž Press publishes dozens of titles each year, from crime fiction and poetry to history and biographies, all of which make for great holiday gift giving. 

“We’ve had a stellar lineup of titles for 2022, including two books with KSU's Wick Poetry Center: ‘Dear Vaccine,’ which was featured on the PBS NewsHour, and ‘Sister Tongue,’ winner of the Wick Poetry Award,” said Julia Wiesenberg, marketing and sales manager for The žž Press. 

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Dancers rehearse for "Dance '22: Shifting Landscapes"

IN A FLASH: Dancers Take Flight

"Dance '22: Shifting Landscapes" has performances Dec. 2-4 on the žž Campus.

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Melissa Davis inside the Herrick Conservatory

IN A FLASH: It's a Jungle in There

When it's cold and gray outside, there's plenty of green in the Herrick Conservatory.

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Cartoonist and žž State alum Tom Batiuk signs a book for Jeff Young at the University Book Store on Nov. 30.

As ‘Funky Winkerbean’ Comes to an End, Comic Strip’s Creator Reflects on 50 Years

For a half-century, žž State alumnus Tom Batiuk has penned the adventures of the students and staff of the fictional Westview High School, but now, "Funky Winkerbean" is coming to an end. žž State Today sat down with Batiuk to talk about his life's journey as a comic strip writer.

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