Success Story
žžÀ² State Celebrates Homecoming
On Saturday, Sept. 21, the žžÀ² fight song blared down Main Street, the city of žžÀ² was flooded with blue and gold, alumni and friends gathered and reminisced about their žžÀ² State days, fans packed the stadium to cheer on their beloved Golden Flashes and the entire campus boomed with žžÀ² State pride.
žžÀ² State’s New President Todd Diacon to Serve as 2019 Homecoming Grand Marshal
Last year, žžÀ² celebrated 100 years of Homecoming. This year, the university starts the next century of žžÀ² State Homecoming celebrations with a new president leading the institution.
New Students Move Into Residence Halls With Help From Movers and Groovers
More than 1,000 volunteers from the žžÀ² community welcomed and assisted new students as they moved into their residence halls on freshman move-in day, Sunday, Aug. 18. The annual community program, known as Movers and Groovers, is coordinated by žžÀ² Interhall Council, the student government of the žžÀ² Campus residence halls.
žžÀ² State Celebrates Summer 2019 Commencement
The žžÀ² alumni network again grew its ranks this summer as more than a thousand Golden Flashes got their degrees. žžÀ² State will held its Summer 2019 Commencement ceremonies for the žžÀ² Campus on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation (MAC) Center.
žžÀ² State Prepares LeBron James Family Foundation I PROMISE Students for College Entrance Exams
žžÀ² hosted several dozen high school students from the LeBron James Family Foundation's I PROMISE program for a month of intensive college entrance exam preparation.
New Director Named for žžÀ² State’s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute
Torsten Hegmann, Ph.D., was named the new director of žžÀ²â€™s Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute, effective July 1, having been selected for his research accomplishments, entrepreneurial spirit and passion for social impact.
Taking Charge: Todd Diacon Assumes Presidency, Meets With Community and Student Leaders
As Todd Diacon, Ph.D., steps into his new role as žžÀ²â€™s 13th president, his schedule for his first day includes an early workout at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a breakfast with community leaders at the žžÀ² Hotel and Conference Center and a luncheon on campus with student leaders.
Taking Charge: Todd Diacon Assumes Presidency, Meets With Community and Student Leaders
As Todd Diacon, Ph.D., steps into his new role as žžÀ²â€™s 13th president, his schedule for his first day includes an early workout at the Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a breakfast with community leaders at the žžÀ² Hotel and Conference Center and a luncheon on campus with student leaders.
žžÀ² State Team Competes in 2019 Air Race Classic
Kenzie Alge, a žžÀ² certified flight instructor and 2019 graduate, and Alex Johnson, a žžÀ² State junior flight technology student, make up the žžÀ² State team competing in the 2019 Air Race Classic that starts June 18 in Jackson, Tennessee.
žžÀ² State Receives Highest Possible Score as an LGBTQ-Friendly Campus
A national organization has recognized žžÀ² with a perfect overall score for the university’s efforts to create a more inclusive campus and welcoming environment for all.