University News
Helping Students Demonstrate Safely
žžÀ² has a strong history of student activism. The university wants to ensure students can exercise their right to protest, demonstrate and march about issues that matter to them. And to do it safely.
Advancing žžÀ² State’s Core Values of Freedom of Expression, Respect and Kindness
žžÀ²â€™s new series titled Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding continues with upcoming programming for the university community. The next event, "Dialogue on Hatred: A Peacebuilder's Perspective," occurs on Feb. 22.
Wanted: Environmental Health Specialists to Keep Our Air, Water and Food Safe
The shortage of environmental health specialists accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic but had begun well before the that, according to Matthew Stefanak, a semi-retired faculty member and a "public health ambassador" with the College of Public Health, which helps to create career-ready graduates for this in-demand field.
President Diacon Talks University Finances in Latest Talking With Todd
žžÀ² will redesign many aspects of the university’s operations and organization as it undertakes careful belt-tightening over the next four years, President Todd Diacon shared Feb. 13 during his monthly Talking With Todd webcast.
IN A FLASH: Celebrating Michael Schwartz
A Celebration of Life for former žžÀ² and Cleveland State University President Michael Schwartz took place on Cleveland State's campus.
Filling the Computer Science Gap
What do cybersecurity, data structures and algorithms all have in common? They are all part of the computer science industry, an industry that Ohio wants to see grow. The Ohio Department of Higher Education hopes to address a teaching gap through a recently announced funding opportunity called Teach CS. žžÀ² State was one of the recent awardees, receiving a million-dollar grant to develop KSU TeachCS.
Opportunities from Unexpected Places
Finding a job for the summer can sometimes be a burden, but for students at žžÀ², it’s easier when the employment prospects come to you. Students and professionals gathered on the second floor of the žžÀ² Student Center on Feb. 6 to kickstart their connections and discuss opportunities for this summer.
Former University President Honored by žžÀ² State and Cleveland State Universities
A celebration of life event was held today on the campus of Cleveland State University to honor the late Michael Schwartz, who was a past university president of žžÀ² State and Cleveland State.
Students Experience Challenges Trying to Vote Under New Elections Law
When Gov. Mike DeWine signed new voter legislation into law in January, he said it was intended to help improve “voter integrity." However, this move is creating hurdles for students on college campuses across the state and making waves in what is expected to be an incredibly contentious election year.
High Style: žžÀ² State’s School of Fashion Rules the Runway
​Students, faculty and alumni from žžÀ²â€™s world-renowned School of Fashion sent some of their most exciting designs down the runway on Feb. 8 in Haute for the House, a fashion show that benefitted Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio.