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Senior Sophie Swengel became involved with the May 4 Task Force early on in her college career.

A Legacy of Remembrance: 50th Anniversary of May 4 Task Force

As the May 4 Task Force celebrates its golden anniversary this year, chair Sophie Swengel is proud to once again preserve the memory of May 4, 1970, and the people who were lost and injured that day.

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Flash Focus: Graduating University Storytellers

Meet Camille, Malina, Hayden, Matthew and Timmy, five graduating seniors from across the College of Communication and Information who work for žžÀ²â€™s Division of University Communications and Marketing. These students have been gaining more than just hands-on experience; they are helping shape the university’s story.  

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Emerson College Professor Gregory Payne Ph.D., far right, teaches a course on the tragedies at žžÀ² State and Jackson State

Hoping Tragic History Will Never Repeat Itself

A group of Emerson College students in Boston, who are enrolled in Gregory Payne’s course about the žžÀ² State and Jackson State tragedies will visit žžÀ² State on May 2-4, when the university holds its annual commemoration.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community and Society, May 4 Commemoration, May 4 Task Force

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Student Investment Group Feels Market Swings in Real Time

Student members of the Golden Flash Asset Management Group manage more than $1.4 million in university assets. žžÀ² State Today asked the group's members how they reacted to the news that the United States was adding tariffs and what lessons they learned while navigating uncharted financial waters.

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2025 Fashion Show Awards Show at Crawford Hall

Rocking the Runway

Hundreds packed Crawford Hall Friday night to see the best in fashion in support of the žžÀ² State School of Fashion's Annual Awards Fashion Show. 

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Hetty Alves de Andrade and Fernanda Alves de Andrade Reis

A Hop, Skip and 5,000 Miles to žžÀ² State

If you look into the stands of the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center during a žžÀ² State women's basketball game, you’ll find a mother-daughter pair of students from Brazil cheering with all their might. Five thousand miles from home, Hetty and Fernanda have found new activities and friends in the United States.

Tags: Profiles, Global Presence, Global Reach, Student Life

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Flash Focus: Aislinn Foran

Meet Aislinn Foran, a senior communication studies major with a focus in applied communication and a minor in public relations from Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. With a heavy involvement in the Her Campus at žžÀ² (HCKSU) chapter, Foran contributed to creating a welcoming environment for all members. 

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IN A FLASH: The Buzz on Mathematics

The Integration Bee, presented by  Å¾Å¾À² State's Department of Mathematical Sciences, invited students to enjoy fun math-themed competitions and activities along with fun costumes, pizza and math-oriented jokes and puns.

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Students Love žžÀ²â€™s Nightlife, Food and Events

From mornings at Tree City Coffee to late nights at Barflyy, žžÀ² State’s community has plenty of food and entertainment options thanks to the help of Main Street žžÀ², now a Nationally Accredited Main Street program for 2024.

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Golden Flash Asset Management Presentation

IN A FLASH: An Investment in Experience

žžÀ² President Todd Diacon was among the people who attended  the semi-annual report presentation by the student organization Golden Flash Asset Management in Crawford Hall. Students in this group learn about investing by managing a real portfolio, gaining valuable career experience.

Tags: Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, Student Life, Community Impact

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