University News

žžÀ² State Announces One-of-a-Kind Flashes Go Further Scholarship Program Covering More Costs to Help Students Graduate
žžÀ² President Todd Diacon announced a massive, first-of-its-kind new student aid program that focuses on getting even more žžÀ² State Golden Flashes to graduation, and beyond.

žžÀ² State Community Will Celebrate Juneteenth With a Jubilee of Fun Activities, History and NetworkingÂ
Juneteenth Jubilee will include vendors, a live DJ, dancing and mingling with those in the žžÀ² community.

What I Learned From Avocados
Guacamole and chips are frequently on the menu of social gatherings for many žžÀ² State students, staff and faculty. However, President Todd Diacon says that the delicious creamy dip also holds a life lesson about expanding our worldview.

Four Years Ahead: An 18-Year-Old žžÀ² Student Will Graduate From žžÀ² State This Spring
While most 18-year-olds are finishing up their high school requirements for graduation and making plans to attend college or applying for jobs, a few exceptional students like Benjamin Mudrak are simply way ahead of their peers in their academic pursuits.

žžÀ², City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic
žžÀ² initiated the Blue, Gold and Grateful program with Main Street žžÀ² to show appreciation to faculty and staff and support participating downtown businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Down and Out And Back Up: žžÀ² State Ashtabula Student Nick Pizzi Turns His Life Around
In March 2015, Nick Pizzi hit rock bottom. After receiving his third DUI, he decided to stop drinking. But unfortunately, it was too late. Four months later, before his daughter’s eighth birthday, Pizzi was sentenced to one year in the Ashtabula County jail, where his life would change forever for the positive. On May 14, 2021, he will pick up his bachelor's degree diploma during the 72nd Commencement Ceremony at žžÀ² at Ashtabula.
žžÀ², City Businesses Show Appreciation to Employees For Dedication During Pandemic
žžÀ² initiated the Blue, Gold and Grateful program with Main Street žžÀ² to show appreciation to faculty and staff and support participating downtown businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

žžÀ² State Celebrates Its Spring 2021 Graduates With In-Person Commencement Ceremonies
Students wearing graduation caps and gowns will once again grace the campus as žžÀ² celebrates its newest graduates and marks the return of in-person commencement ceremonies for the first time since December 2019.

žžÀ² State to Mark 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, With Virtual Event, Honor Wounded Students
Members of the žžÀ² community and people around the world will gather virtually for the 51st Commemoration of May 4, 1970, the day the Ohio National Guard fired on žžÀ² State students during an anti-war protest, killing four students and wounding nine other students.