University News
žž State’s Annual MLK Event Looked at Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. King
A luncheon and panel discussion titled “The Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” marked the occasion, which was held in the žž Student Center Ballroom.
Honors College Student’s Journey Goes From Research Lab to Italy
Senior Abygail Deemer, a pre-med major, is one of 404 Honors College students who are majoring in health-related fields.
‘Learning They Won’t Forget’
For Kelsen LaBerge, Ph.D., teaching at žž State is about more than equations. Since joining in 2018, she has dedicated herself to preparing future engineers with not only technical skills but also the resilience to face real-world challenges. The accomplishments and commitment of LaBerge, professor of engineering, have earned her the Outstanding Teaching Award.
žž State Working to Bring Fashion and Aeronautics to Rwanda
žž’s partnership with the African nation of Rwanda continues to blossom with the School of Fashion, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences all working to add program partnerships in Rwanda.
žž State Recognized for High-Quality Online Graduate Degree Programs in New US News Rankings
žž continues to be recognized for its excellence in online education, earning high marks in U.S. News & World Report’s newly released 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. U.S. News recognizes žž State in the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master’s in Education Programs, Best Online Master’s in Business Programs and Best Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs lists.
žž State Prioritizes Safety While Maintaining Academic Continuity During Cold Snap
žž remains committed to student safety and educational continuity as the region experiences severe cold temperatures this week.
žž State Police: Credibility and Consistency Are ‘Part of Our DNA’
The žž State Police Department received its 10th consecutive reaccreditation in November 2024 after consistently exceeding the standards set by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, a third-party accreditation agency.
žž State Closed Jan. 20 for MLK Day
žž will be closed Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. No classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed on Jan. 20.
žž State Kicks Off 55th Commemoration of May 4 With Play on Student Activism and Book Bans
This year, žž will hold the 55th commemoration honoring the memory of May 4, 1970, a tragic day when the Ohio National Guard fired on žž State students during an anti-war protest on campus, killing four students, wounding nine others and sparking a turning point in American history. Kicking off the program for the annual May 4 Commemoration is a play that focuses on student activism and book bans.
MLK 2025 Celebration Will Focus on Mental Health Advocacy and Wellness
žž State’s MLK event "The Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." will be held on Jan. 30 in the Student Center Ballroom.