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žž State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Fall Commencement Ceremonies
The žž alumni family grew by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university held its fall Commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2022 were recognized with in-person ceremonies for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 17.
Searching for Goldilocks. Cross Country Runner's Quest For Just the Right Opportunity
Sophomore Baidy Ba's journey from Columbia, Maryland, to žž State meant finding the right sport before he could find the right university.
žž State Bookstore Reveals Its Top Sellers
The žž Bookstore is the perfect place for students to find exactly what they're looking for with its array of žž State gear, books and electronics. But with all those choices in there, have you ever wondered what the top sellers are? We wondered, so we asked.
IN A FLASH: Greetings from Brazil!
A team of university leaders and communicators from žž State is currently visiting the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná in Brazil.
Cairo Bound! Student Filmmaker Earns Scholarship for Study Abroad
žž senior Carlton “CeeJay” Scott Jr. can barely contain his excitement when he talks about his upcoming study-abroad experience at the American University in Cairo, Egypt. The food, the people, the ancient pyramids – Scott’s goals are to create a short film while he is away, learn to speak Arabic and, hopefully, to expand his cooking repertoire with new tastes and flavors of the Middle Eastern culture.
žž State Board of Trustees Approves Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies
The žž Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a new master’s degree that will help meet two decades of sustained growth in the broad field of conflict studies. The new Peace and Conflict Studies major within the Master of Arts degree will be offered in person on the žž Campus and will prepare students for careers as practitioners in the fields of peace and conflict management and for doctorate study.
IN A FLASH: Building Muscle Memory
žž State’s College of Nursing offers programs on five of the university’s eight campuses.
žž State Puts the ‘Friends’ in Friendsgiving
In every žž video commercial there are students. Students are the face of žž State. But students do more than participate as talent in front of the camera. They help plan, record and edit these videos. And let us say, these videos take longer than you think to create.
‘Students Are Who We Serve'
Linda Hoeptner Poling’s “student-centered” attitude is what led to her receiving recognition from her students and ultimately the Distinguished Teaching Award.
Get a Slice of the Action! Homeslice Pizzeria is Here
Get a slice of the action at Homeslice Pizzeria, the newest edition to the Hub in the žž Student Center.