Student Life
Students, Business Owners, or Both? Meet the Golden Flashes Paving their Way as Entrepreneurs
žžÀ² State Golden Flashes excel in a range of activities, and some students are forging their own paths by owning and operating small businesses during their college years. With endless opportunities and resources at their fingertips, žžÀ² State students have found success as entrepreneurs across a range of industries. Here are five of them.
First Star žžÀ² State Academy Continues to Shine in a Mixed-Learning Environment
As žžÀ² State returns to a school year that resembles pre-pandemic times, First Star žžÀ² State Academy has begun to imagine new programs. The Academy is a free, comprehensive four-year college access program for youth in foster care. The program engages a cohort of up to 30 students in a variety of learning opportunities, including academic support, career exploration, social and cultural activities and more.
Grab a Few Friends and Have an Ice Day at the Opening Celebration of žžÀ² Skates on Dec. 2
Come join žžÀ² President Todd Diacon, žžÀ² Mayor Jerry Fiala and the Marching Golden Flashes as they celebrate the opening of the new public rink, žžÀ² Skates, on Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. with music, free giveaways and, of course, ice skating.
Creating a Brighter Future – Meet the Class of 2025
žžÀ² State’s Class of 2025 stands tall – more than 3,982 stories tall. Each of our new, first-year students offers a unique and engaging story.
žžÀ² State Freshman to Perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
This year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will include a choreographed jump rope routine from a member of žžÀ² State’s Class of 2025.
‘žžÀ² Skates’ Glides Its Way Into Downtown žžÀ²
The žžÀ² and žžÀ² communities can head downtown to go ice skating starting Nov. 20, courtesy of žžÀ² Skates presented by AMETEK. This special attraction has been created through a partnership between the city of žžÀ², the žžÀ² Hotel and Conference Center, the žžÀ² Area Chamber of Commerce, Main Street žžÀ² and žžÀ² State.
Public Relations Student Group Earns Seven National Honors
žžÀ² State’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Chapter earned seven national awards for the work done throughout the 2020-2021 academic year, including for first time in Chapter history, two Teahan Awards, the highest Chapter honors.
Town Hall Examines Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality
A recent town hall provided žžÀ²'s students, staff and faculty the opportunity to discuss Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality -- topics which have frequently debated across the country.
žžÀ² State Trumbull’s Care Closet Opens Allowing Students Easy Access to Various Necessities
Students at žžÀ² State Trumbull who are in need of food, personal items and clothing will now have more support from the university following Trumbull’s Care Closet official opening on Oct. 18. Trumbull’s Care Closet was created by the 2020-2021 Undergraduate Student Government (USG) and is set up as a fund that faculty, staff and the community can donate to. It’s goal is to provide necessities for students who can’t afford them.
‘I AM FIRST’ Week of Celebration Recognizes First-Generation Students
National First-Generation College Celebration is on Nov. 8, and žžÀ² State is hosting a weeklong celebration filled with campus-wide activities and learning opportunities to recognize students who will be the first in their family to graduate with a four-year degree.