Student Life
IN A FLASH: Flashes Forever!
In early May, žžÀ² State celebrated its soon-to-be alumni of the spring Class of 2024 with #FlashesForever Fest on the Lester A. Lefton Esplanade.
IN A FLASH: Scenes From Commencement 2024
Exuberant celebrations and tears of joy punctuated one of the biggest weekends of the year at žžÀ² State as the university welcomed its spring Class of 2024 graduates.
She's Staying for Graduate School!
As a high school senior just three years ago, Hannah Fender was not overly excited about attending žžÀ². Now, she loves it so much, she’s staying for graduate school.
Pandemic Graduates 2024: Starting College in 2020 Took Grit and Resiliency
žžÀ² State students who started college during the COVID-19 pandemic in Fall 2020 have shown great grit and resilience as they graduate in the class of 2024.
IN A FLASH: Welcome 2024 Lav Grads!
Ahead of university-wide commencement ceremonies, the annual Lavender Graduation ceremony honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally (LGBTQ+) students at žžÀ²
žžÀ² State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Spring Commencement Ceremonies
In total, 5,182 degrees will be conferred this spring, consisting of 1,011 associate degrees, 3,092 bachelor’s degrees, 903 master’s degrees, 164 doctoral degrees and 12 educational specialist degrees.
Flashes Go Further to Complete Degrees with žžÀ² State Scholarships
The Flashes Go Further Scholarship Program has awarded nearly $50 million to more than 11,000 žžÀ² State students since 2021.
IN A FLASH: The Spirit of May 4
This year's May 4 Commemoration remembered the fallen and recognized the spirit of activism that is part of žžÀ² State's history and the university's foundational values.
žžÀ² State Commemorates May 4, 1970
Against the backdrop of a new generation of student activism, the žžÀ² State community gathered to reflect and remember the student protesters killed and wounded on May 4, 1970.
Learning to Lead
žžÀ²'s Center for Student Involvement has more than 350 clubs and organizations for students. Dedicated to providing a great experience for all students, the center provides leadership development opportunities that foster student engagement.