Student Life

International Student Finds žž State Engineering Program Too Good to Pass Up
Franck Steve Guepjop Fotso of Cameroon, Africa, chose to attend žž State because of its impressive engineering curriculum, which matched his career aspirations and had a robust program for international students, at an affordable price that fit into the family budget.

An Unexpected Journey
Freshman Guard Dionna Gray's journey from her home in West Virginia to the Golden Flashes began as a teenager when she told her father she wanted to do something other than basketball. The deal that followed made all the difference.

IN A FLASH: Signs of the Seasons
Frigid temperatures and snow create scenes of frozen beauty around campus campus.

A Celebration of žž State's International Students
Tuesday's home game was themed to showcase žž State's international students and international student-athletes.

žž State vs. Akron Comes Down to Fierce Competition and a Wagon Wheel
Don't miss it when the žž State Golden Flashes play arch rival the Akron Zips on Feb. 3 for the contest. Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. at Akron’s James A. Rhodes Arena. The game will air on ESPNU.

Alumna’s Passion for Sustainable Fashion Comes to Downtown žž
Justine Gallo, a 2022 žž State fashion design graduate, has taken her personal philosophy and combined it with her degree to launch a new store in downtown žž.

Students Create Wearable Tech Company
Dreams of launching a business, researching brand new materials and developing groundbreaking systems have come true for four žž State undergraduate students. With the support and guidance of dedicated faculty, along with access to state-of-the-art labs and equipment in the Design Innovation Hub, students Garrett Hartley, Lucas Cragel, Ethan Hartley and Brian Courts are taking their studies to the next level by developing their startup company, PolyVolt Technologies.

The Student Behind the Flash Fuel Coffee Design
When you fill your cup of coffee every morning from the žž dining halls or reach for a new bag of coffee grounds in Rosie’s, have you ever stopped to think about where the Flash Fuel design came from?

How Are Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT Affecting Higher Ed?
ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence writing software are raising concerns on college campuses across the country. Several local news stations have been following the rise of the AI software, and have discussed its capabilities with žž faculty, staff and students.

žž State Plans Full Slate of Events for Black History Month
“The Footsteps of Our Ancestors … the Legacy Continues” is the theme for this year’s Black History Month Celebration at žž.