University News

Messaging Flashes of the Future
Renovations this week in the žžÀ² Student Center presented a unique opportunity for Flashes to leave "time capsule" messages.

žžÀ² State Awarded $960,000 in Choose Ohio First Scholarships to Strengthen State’s STEM Workforce
Nearly $1 million in new scholarships will provide critical support to žžÀ² State students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

žžÀ² State Awarded State Grant to Provide Training in Cybersecurity, Manufacturing and Healthcare
Rapids Grant will bolster workforce development with future žžÀ² State graduates filling key shortages in industries across Ohio.

žžÀ² State Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Fall Commencement Ceremonies
The žžÀ² alumni family grew by more than 2,500 new graduates as the university held its fall Commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2022 were recognized with in-person ceremonies for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 17.

IN A FLASH: Greetings from Brazil!
A team of university leaders and communicators from žžÀ² State is currently visiting the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná in Brazil.

žžÀ² State Community Rallies for Solidarity and Human Rights for Iranians
First-year students Ronica Marandi and Goli Kavoosi organized the rally in partnership with žžÀ² State’s Women's Center and the School of Peace and Conflict Studies to raise awareness about the atrocities that are happening in Iran.

žžÀ² State Board of Trustees Approves Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies
The žžÀ² Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a new master’s degree that will help meet two decades of sustained growth in the broad field of conflict studies. The new Peace and Conflict Studies major within the Master of Arts degree will be offered in person on the žžÀ² Campus and will prepare students for careers as practitioners in the fields of peace and conflict management and for doctorate study.

IN A FLASH: Shopping in Brazil
The American Academy (AA) program offers the žžÀ² State experience to students in Brazil.

Mill Fire in Downtown žžÀ² Remains Under Investigation
The cause of a fire that burned for two days last week at the historic Star of the West mill complex remains undetermined.