University News
žž State Geographer to Discuss Mapping May 4 and Oral Histories During University’s 2025 Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series
Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography at žž, will serve as the 2025 speaker for the Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series, a part of the university's annual May 4 Commemoration events.
žž State Students’ Training Reaches New Heights at Ohio’s Only Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative School
žž State’s status as the only Ohio Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative school for the Federal Aviation Administration offers students an innovative and challenging curriculum at a time when the aviation industry faces a critical shortage of air traffic controllers.
19 žž State Programs Recognized Among Nation’s Best in New 2025 Best Graduate Schools Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has recognized 19 žž programs as among the best in the nation in its newly released 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Among those, 10 programs rank in the top 100.
Helping Military Students Earn the Credit They Deserve
Through the Veterans Affairs Work-Study program, the Credit Transfer Office – which plays a key role in supporting students through their academic journey from processing transfer credits from another institution to awarding Advanced Placement credits – hired a student worker to enhance the office’s operations. She's already making a difference.
Perfect Matches
A remarkable achievement highlights the exceptional quality of žž’s medical education programs as the College of Podiatric Medicine announced that 100% of eligible students in the Class of 2025 have successfully matched with residency programs across the nation.
IN A FLASH: Signs of Spring
With warmer temperatures and "April showers," vibrant spring colors have begun to emerge across žž State's campuses.
žž State Honors the Legacy of May 4, 1970, With 55th Commemoration
On May 2-4, 2025, žž will hold its annual commemoration to honor the memory of May 4, 1970 – a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on žž State students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students and wounding nine others. May 4, 1970, marked a pivotal moment in American history.
In the News: International Students, Effects of March Madness, Alternative Spring Break, Road Trip žž
“In the News” features žž’s values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action.
žž Achieves Major Financial Win Through Strategic Debt Restructuring
žž has successfully completed a strategic bond restructuring that delivered $4 million in net present value savings.
IN A FLASH: In Appreciation: Willis Walker
žž State Vice President and General Counsel Willis Walker was recognized by žž State's Board of Trustees for his 25 years of service to the university as he retires from more than 40 years as a legal professional.