Students First
Hot Spots for the ‘Thrifty’ Student
Thrifting has become increasingly popular among college students thanks to its affordability, sustainability and trendy fashion options. As most college students’ budgets are tight, thrift stores can offer high-quality clothing and accessories at a fraction of the cost of new items. Luckily, žž State students has a plethora of thrift spots on and near campus.
Flash Focus: Caitlyn Lincoln
Meet Caitlyn Lincoln, a senior psychology major and a member of the Honors College from Worthington, Pennsylvania, with a proven passion for leadership, patient care and altruism – even in her hobbies.
A Welcoming Space for Focused Work, Accountability and Community
Research Writing Retreats, sponsored by žž’s Graduate College, offer a distraction-free environment for graduate students to work on their research and writing projects. While “giving them permission” to put other aspects of life aside and focus on their writing, the retreats also create a supportive community that enhances productivity while also offering welcome accountability from their peers.
The Engagement and Well-Being Survey Results Are in – Now the Work Begins
Results of the Engagement and Well-Being Survey, released this week, indicate that žž State has much to celebrate.
IN A FLASH: Fun With Future Flashes
Future Flash Days welcome high school students and their families to explore žž State and learn more about their areas of interest. Colleges, schools and departments offer tours and demonstrations to give these prospective students a taste of life on campus and žž State's many different programs of study.
žž State Students’ Training Reaches New Heights at Ohio’s Only Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative School
žž State’s status as the only Ohio Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative school for the Federal Aviation Administration offers students an innovative and challenging curriculum at a time when the aviation industry faces a critical shortage of air traffic controllers.
žž State Honors 2025 Student Employee and Supervisor Award Winners
As part of žž’s Student Employee Appreciation Week, Career Exploration and Development proudly announces recipients of the 2025 Student Employee and Supervisor Awards. These annual honors recognize outstanding individuals who exemplify excellence in their roles across campus, demonstrating initiative, leadership, inclusivity and an enduring commitment to community.
Division Of Student Life Honored for Fifth Straight Year
For the fifth consecutive year, the Division of Student Life at žž has been recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs by the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) - College Student Educators International and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.
žž State’s Making Our Own Space Program Gives Teens a Taste of Architecture
Summer camps for kids interested in architecture don’t come along often – at least that’s what Elise Bolton’s mother discovered when she searched for one. But then, not a whole lot of 11-year-olds may dream of becoming architects. But that was the case for Bolton, a sophomore in žž’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design, who knew from when she was a young child that she wanted to be an architect.
IN A FLASH: Flashes, Saddle Up!
The Flashes Activities Board brought some cowboy fun to žž State with the FAB Wild West Rodeo. Presented inside the žž Student Center Ballroom, the activities mechanical bull-riding, line dancing, a Skee-Ball shooting gallery and a free žž State cowboy hat giveaway!