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žž State Graduate College Asks ‘Who Runs the World?’
Women represent nearly 60% of students in graduate or professional degree programs; however, they are still a minority in certain STEM fields like engineering and computer science. The Graduate College celebrated women’s history month by tackling this tough topic head-on.

IN A FLASH: Intramural Champs
Players and fans saw great gameplay at the Intramural Sports Basketball Championships this week.

IN A FLASH: Over the Fences
The framework of Crawford Hall has begun to rise from behind the construction fence.

žž State Offers Welcoming Environment for Service Animals
žž State campuses are no stranger to service animals. With 32 service dogs currently registered across all campuses and student organizations that train future service dogs like Paws with a Cause, the žž State community happily welcomes service animals.

Iced, Iced Baby
Want coffee? Good news. We visited seven coffee places in žž and on the žž Campus and discovered their most popular drink orders just for you.

LaTisha Culler’s Long Journey To Her Dream
Through many challenges, this non-traditional student persisted in pursuing her dream of earning a degree from žž State.

Alumna Roe Green to Receive Honorary žž Doctoral Degree
The žž Board of Trustees has approved awarding Roe Green, MA ’80, a Doctor of Humane Letters, an honorary degree recognizing her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts not only in Northeast Ohio, but also across the nation and around the world.

Big Man With Big Smile Not Afraid of Big Moments
žž State’s 6’9” center with a deep, booming voice is an imposing force having earned a spot in the starting rotation during his freshman year, but spend a few moments with the team’s top big man — the oldest of seven children — and you’ll find him friendly and approachable.

What a Difference a Year Makes
Chris Payton and Miryne Thomas committed to žž State one day apart last April. While they didn’t know one another, they bonded as transfer players and have helped lead their team to March Madness.

Retired Engineer Chooses žž State to Pursue Second Degree
Bob Rader’s path to becoming a Golden Flash was anything but traditional.