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Star trails and Northern Lights over Risman Plaza

Nature's Fireworks Captured Over žž State

Increased activity in the sun's solar winds and the earth's magnetic field has produced appearances by the northern lights  in regions where they are not typically visible - like the skies above the žž Campus. A žž State photographer captured spectacular images of the display. 

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Ten graduate students competed in the žž State's Three Minute Thesis competition.

Graduate Students Present Research in Three Minutes and a Slide

Three Minute Thesis is an opportunity for graduate students to put their academic, presentation, and research communication skills to the test by presenting research in three minutes to a non-specialist audience.

Tags: University News, Research & Science

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Rainbow over the Lefton Esplanade and the arch on front campus.

IN A FLASH: Rain and Rainbows

"No rain, no rainbows," is how the saying goes and on this rainy morning, a rainbow glowed over the Lefton Esplande and all of žž. 

Tags: University News, Diverse žž State, Lefton Esplanade, LGBTQ+ Center

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October is Mental Health Awareness Month at žž

October is Mental Health Awareness Month at žž State

žž State chose October as Mental Health Awareness Month because the need for mental health support peaks during the month.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community and Society

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President Diacon Speaks at Bowman Breakfast, Fall 2024

‘žž State Works Because žž Works’

žž President Todd Diacon showcased the institution's far-reaching impact on Ohio and beyond during the annual Bowman Breakfast event held at the žž Student Center Ballroom.

Tags: University News, Bowman Breakfast, Town-Gown

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Pictured are the 2024 žž Alumni Award winners at the awards ceremony, held Sept. 27 during Homecoming weekend at the žž Hotel and Conference Center in žž, Ohio. (Photo credit: Andrea Hallgren)

žž State Honors 11 Alumni Award Recipients During Homecoming Weekend

Sponsored by the žž State Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are the university’s most prestigious alumni honors. The 2024 Alumni Award recipients include seven alumni, two recent graduates, one staff member and one current student.

Tags: University News, Students First, alumni awards, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, alumni-news

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žž State Staff Council was created in response to a past engagement and wellness survey.

Our Voices Count: Take the Engagement and Well-Being Survey Today

Students, faculty, staff, and administrators are encouraged to take the “Our Voices Count” Engagement and Well-Being Survey by the Oct. 20 deadline.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Community and Society

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Azat Atayev, the deputy minister of education of Turkmenistan and President Todd Diacon exchange handshakes following the signing of an agreement for an educational partnership with the Central Asian nation.

žž State Signs New Agreement with Central Asian Nation of Turkmenistan

žž has entered into an agreement with the Turkmenistan Ministry of Education to begin exploring the possibility of creating an educational partnership with several national institutes of higher learning there. The effort is part of žž State’s ongoing commitment to using education to foster global understanding and peace in a divided world.

Tags: University News, Global Reach, Students First, Global Presence

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Ashton Leigh is the director of the Office of Intercultural Student Life

Office of Intercultural Student Life: A Bridge to American Culture

The Office of Intercultural Student Life, formerly known as International Student Affairs, has a new central location in the žž Student Center, which has made it more accessible to international students. Along with the new location comes the mission to provide drop-in services for international students.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Global Reach

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The žž State emblem is shown.

ADVISORY: žž Board of Trustees Special Meeting, Oct. 2

The žž Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Oct. 2 on the žž Campus. This special meeting is being called solely for the purpose of enabling trustees to retire into executive session to consider specific topics as provided under Ohio’s “Sunshine Law.”

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