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Christian Siriano: ‘žžÀ² State Interns Are Always Amazing’
Acclaimed New York fashion designer Christian Siriano told žžÀ² School of Fashion students to practice their craft with dedication, accept criticism and learn from it, but to remember that they will never please everyone.

Cheers to the Summer Class of 2025: žžÀ² State Celebrates New Graduates
The žžÀ² alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2025 will be recognized with a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Aug. 9.

IN A FLASH: A Place of Quiet Contemplation
Dedicated in April 2015, The Student Memorial Garden on Manchester Field was created as a place of reflection and remembrance of all žžÀ² State students who have died.

Eagle Scout Project Provides žžÀ² State Students a Place to Hang Out
Copley High School senior Grant Hyne developed Hammock Hangout on the žžÀ² Campus as part of an Eagle Scout service project.

IN A FLASH: The Halls of Science
žžÀ² State’s Annual Environmental Science and Design Research Institute Research Showcase offers an opportunity for student researchers to present posters showcasing their explorations and findings in all areas of environmental research and design.

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Prepares Students for Their Future Careers
The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience is a great opportunity for undergraduate researchers such as Ethan Wenk to work directly with a faculty mentor, gain valuable experience to clarify career and educational goals, enhance research skills and gain academic insight.

The Top Names in the Golden Flashes Class of 2025
Find out which first names were repeated most frequently at žžÀ² State’s spring commencement ceremonies in 2025 and which names topped the list against national trends.

IN A FLASH: Coming Together From Around The World
žžÀ² State's International Student and Scholar Services, with the Office of Global Education, invited the university's international students and their families to come together at summer luncheon on campus.

žžÀ² State Youth Winds Performs in Nation's Capital
žžÀ² State Youth Winds had the unique opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. this spring, giving meaningful performances alongside famous monuments and making lasting connections with renowned musicians.

‘No Matter Where Life Takes Us, We Will Always Have These Friendships’
Three friends who attended schools together their entire lives, beginning at žžÀ² State’s Child Development Center, have graduated together in žžÀ² State’s spring Class of 2025. Now, they are contemplating where their post-graduate lives will take them and how they will maintain their close friendship.