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žžÀ² State graduate Garrett Holubeck overcame cancer to earn his degree.

Graduate Overcomes Cancer, Paralysis to Walk at Graduation

Garrett Holubeck's diagnosis with stage 4 cancer led to him being placed on life support just to keep his heart and lungs working. Beating the odds, the Pittsburgh native completed his long journey of recovery when he crossed the stage Dec. 15 to earn a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology.

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U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan displays the Congressional Award Silver Medal, presented to žžÀ² nursing student Austin Croft in Henderson Hall, home of the College of Nursing.

žžÀ² State Nursing Student Recognized With the Congressional Award Silver Medal

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan presented žžÀ² State nursing major Austin Croft with the Congressional Award Silver Medal on Tuesday, Nov. 27. Mr. Croft, of Akron, Ohio, was recognized at a ceremony that took place at the College of Nursing where he was praised for his dedication to improving himself and his community.

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Dreamers and Doers: Lainey Ward

žžÀ² State Stark Launches Dreamers and Doers: Lainey Ward

žžÀ² State Stark student builds a path toward her future using the obstacles she has overcome.

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žžÀ² State Stark Launches Dreamers and Doers: Lainey Ward

Coming from a difficult home life, Diamond Lauderdale had many challenges ahead of her in obtaining a college education. But through žžÀ² State's EXCEL program, she has found academic success – and a new home.

žžÀ² State Student Finds Purpose, Passion and Empowerment

For Diamond Lauderdale, žžÀ² is not only her chosen college, it is her home.

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žžÀ² State Student Finds Purpose, Passion and Empowerment

Southern Comfort Kitchen Founder and CEO Will Matthews Cooks

Southern Comfort Kitchen Cooking up Experiences for Entrepreneurship Students

Two žžÀ² State entrepreneurship students have turned their passion for Louisiana cuisine into a new pop-up restaurant, the Southern Comfort Kitchen. 

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Daisy Smith discovered her purpose at žžÀ².

Video: Discovering Purpose - Daisy Smith

Hear how žžÀ² student Daisy Smith discovered her purpose at žžÀ² State.

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Video: Discovering Purpose - Daisy Smith

The žžÀ² women’s rugby team took matters into their own hands when they encountered a tree blocking the road on their way to a match. (Photo credit: Tina Miller)

žžÀ² State Women’s Rugby Team Shows Tree-mendous Effort on and off the Field

The žžÀ² women’s rugby team found themselves facing a literal bump in the road on their way to a rugby match on Oct. 7.

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žžÀ² State Women’s Rugby Team Shows Tree-mendous Effort on and off the Field

The Academic Success Center in žžÀ² State's University College helped Kellie Miley overcome academic struggles to earn her bachelor's degree in 2016 and a master's degree in 2018.

From Failing Grades to a Master’s Degree, How žžÀ² State Helped a Student Get Back on Track

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From Failing Grades to a Master’s Degree, How žžÀ² State Helped a Student Get Back on Track