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žž State Recognized for High-Quality Online Graduate Degree Programs in New US News Rankings
žž continues to be recognized for its excellence in online education, earning high marks in U.S. News & World Report’s newly released 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. U.S. News recognizes žž State in the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, Best Online Master’s in Business Programs and Best Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs lists.
IN A FLASH: Flashes in a Winter Wonderland
A steady snowfall made travel more challenging, but also picturesque for Golden Flashes on Thursday.
žž State Police: Credibility and Consistency Are ‘Part of Our DNA’
The žž 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.
žž State Kicks Off 55th Commemoration of May 4 With Play on Student Activism and Book Bans
This year, žž will hold the 55th commemoration honoring the memory of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on žž State students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine others and sparking a turning point in American history. Kicking off the program for the annual May 4 Commemoration is a play that focuses on student activism and book bans.
‘Trial by Fire’ Play Is First in 2025 May 4 Event Schedule
“Trial by Fire” is coming to žž State in February. The play, written by žž State alumnus and staff member Eric Mansfield, and inspired by a true story, is about banned books and a žž State graduate who presented them to her high school class and how her students rose to activism to defend her. The performances are part of this year’s 55th May 4 Commemoration schedule, presented by the May 4 Education Committee.
In the News: Aeronautics, Fashion, ‘Brain Rot’ and Lifespan Development Showcased
“In the News” features žž’s values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.
IN A FLASH: Back To Classes
Students braved a snow-covered campus and cold temperatures as classes began for Spring Semester 2025.
žž Museum to Feature Exhibition of World-Renowned Alumna Artist
The work of a well-known Cleveland textile artist who earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from žž will be on display at the žž Museum beginning Jan. 24.
IN A FLASH: A Snowy Welcome
Significant snowfall in the last few days has given campus an extreme makeover from the way it looked before winter break.
IN A FLASH: Songs of the Season
The žž Chorale set the tone for the season with their annual Holiday Choral Collage in late November.