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Plane flying with birds surrounding it

Professor Believes Artificial Intelligence May Help Pilots Avoid Bird Strikes

Over the weekend, a Southwest Airlines flight was forced to turn back for an emergency landing after an incident where the plane is believed to have experienced bird strikes to an engine and the aircraft’s nose. But, what is a bird strike? And how do we reduce the risk of bird strikes? Syed A.M. Shihab, Ph.D., assistant professor in žž State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, shared his insight on bird strikes in a previous article, “What’s the Big Idea? Birds and Drones.”

Tags: Research & Science, University News, Community & Society

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Lamar Hylton singing before the žž vs. Akron men's basketball game

IN A FLASH: Lifting His Voice

Lamar R. Hylton sang at the start of Friday night's men's basketball game at žž State's Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. 

Tags: Sports, University News,

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žž State Admissions Team at NACAC

Bringing žž State to Prospective Students

žž State’s creative recruitment initiatives bring the campus to life for many prospective students. One of the new, most transformative experiences has application rates on the rise. 

Tags: University News, Students First

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2023 Women's History Month Graphic

Celebrating Women’s History Month at žž State

This March, žž is celebrating the 2023 Women’s History Month. The theme for 2023 is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.”

Tags: University News, Student Life, Students First, Community Impact, Featured Story

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E-Cycling location near the home of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design

It's E-Cycling Month at žž State

Electronic recycling drop-off dates in March are part of žž State's overall institutional sustainability initiatives.

Tags: Organizational Sustainability, Community and Society, University News

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The Blue, Gold and Grateful program has been good to employees and downtown small business alike.

Blue, Gold and Oh So Grateful

Now referred to as žž Card, the Blue, Gold and Grateful employee appreciation program is still going strong. Employees appreciate receiving their $20 žž Card, which can be spent at participating downtown businesses, and in turn downtown businesses enjoy the influx of customers and thousands of dollars. 

Tags: University News, Community and Society

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Brian Johnson, programming director for Black United Students, traveled to Israel with Hillel Jewish campus organization

Travel to Israel Brings Insight and Knowledge žž Jewish Culture to BUS Leader 

Senior Brian Johnson traveled to Israel Jan. 3-13 with a group of 19 student leaders with the Student Leaders Trip to Israel sponsored by Hillel, a Jewish campus organization.

Tags: University News, Student Life, Global Education, Global Reach

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Students enjoying the sun in the grass

Institutional Values are ‘Paramount’ to University’s Success

Partnership. Climate. Inclusion. These are the focus areas of žž State’s Division for Student Affairs. 

Tags: University News, Nationally Distinctive

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