University News
Great-granddaughter of žž State’s Third President Makes First Time Campus Visit
žž recently welcomed home a living legacy of its past when Ellen Engleman Conners, former chair of the National Transportation Safety Board and great-granddaughter of žž State’s third president, visited campus for the first time.
žž State Celebrates Artists and Designers with Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series
Named in honor of regional architect Thomas Schroth, whose global perspective framed creativity as a “window onto human experience,” the series has featured acclaimed guests including Tony Award winner Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy-winning Emerson String Quartet, minimalist icon Richard Tuttle, and fashion visionaries Ruben and Isabel Toledo.
Convocation Officially Welcomes žž State's Class of 2029
A high-energy rally welcomed žž State's Class of 2029 to the beginning of fall semester, as KSU Kickoff week continued.
žž State Alumni Tell a Tale of Success for TRIO Student Support Services
žž is celebrating another five years of federal funding for its TRIO Student Support Services program that helps propel first-generation college students, students from limited-income backgrounds and students with disabilities to academic success.
Movin’ on Up: Students Begin Arriving at žž State for the 2025 Fall Semester
Filled-to-the-brim plastic totes, computers, desk lamps, excited students and harried parents – it’s the first day of move-in for žž’s 2025 Fall Semester. The annual arrival of students to their residence halls began on Wednesday, Aug. 13, on the žž Campus.
‘Think žž the Plight of Others Even As You Encounter Your Own Difficulties’
žž President Todd Diacon offered graduates an unconventional yet powerful message during the August 2025 commencement ceremony, weaving together personal experiences, a global perspective and practical wisdom in an address focused on resilience, empathy and maintaining a healthy perspective throughout life.
‘I’m Looking Forward to It; Crossing the Stage as a Graduate, Instead of as a Planner'
After planning and supporting hundreds of ceremonies and events at žž State, Lisa O'Connell, director of University Events and Protocol, got a graduate's-eye-view of summer commencement ceremonies as she walked the stage to receive her graduate degree as part of žž State's Class of 2025.
žž State Celebrates Newest Graduates
The žž alumni family grew by more than 1,000 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university held its summer commencement ceremony. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2025 were recognized with a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Aug. 9.
Cheers to the Summer Class of 2025: žž State Celebrates New Graduates
The žž 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.
žž State Alumni to Shine During Pro Football Hall of Fame Week
Two žž alumni will be in the spotlight this week as the Pro Football Hall of Fame celebrates its Class of 2025, with Antonio Gates set for enshrinement Saturday and Mary Kay Cabot receiving prestigious recognition for her four decades of sports journalism excellence.