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Reaching Planetary Exploration - As a Freshman

My name is Andrew Pertz, I am an aerospace engineering student with a minor in applied mathematics. In a lot of ways, I feel like žž�� State found me. As a first-generation college student, the process of applying and finding schools was very overwhelming.

Touchdown! žž�� State Football Squad Scores with I Promise School Students

Golden Flashes football team members spent a recent afternoon visiting with students at the LeBron James Family Foundation’s I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, where they checked out the school’s facilities and spent time reading to youngsters. 

Author Sam Quinones, Pioneering Voice on Opioid Epidemic, to Share Insight at žž�� State Media Ethics Lecture

Author and journalist Sam Quinones will share his journey and lessons in media ethics with žž�� State students and the community at the fourth annual David and Janet Dix Lecture in Media Ethics at 7 p.m. on March 5, 2024. 

žž�� State Kindness Warms International Students' Heads - and Hearts

A žž�� State staffer's aunt helped graduate students from Rwanda prepare for their first winter in northeast Ohio. 

IN A FLASH: Promoting Kindness

Members of žž�� State's LGBTQ+ community and their allies used The Rock to share a call for kindness. 

A ‘United’ Council and Community

On Jan. 26, the United Greek Council officially unveiled its new name and logo at a ceremony that welcomed members of the National Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council and National Pan-Hellenic Council executive board members and faculty and staff.

Building Connections

Energy was buzzing in the žž�� Student Center Ballroom the morning of Feb. 2 as students and employers participated in the Construction Management Job Fair hosted by the žž�� State Construction Management Student Organization.  

Celebrating Student Contributions

Each semester, the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center honors the students in their center who have significantly contributed to the community. 

Building While Breaking Barriers

Say hello to Alexis Watson, a true trailblazer with big dreams and an even bigger drive.

Walking into classes where some heads turn to check if she’s lost, Watson doesn’t flinch. Instead, she rebuffs doubters and naysayers.

A Sophomore Zoology Major’s Journey to Becoming Just Like Jane Goodall

Jami Greb, a sophomore žž�� Honors College student majoring in zoology, knew s

The Universal Language of Sports

žž�� State staff and student-athletes took a trip at the beginning of 2024 to Boneza, Rwanda, to give of themselves. But they never expected how much they would receive in return.

Solving Parking Problems is Winning Idea

Have you ever experienced frustration while trying to find a parking spot on campus? Five business school students did, and last fall they pitched their solutions in the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Idea Pitch and won first place.

MLK's Life and Legacy Celebrated Through Family Engagement

žž�� State's Flashes Fighting Hunger initiative engaged families and the community through an MLK-themed event at Ravenna's King Kennedy Center. 

IN A FLASH: Lifting Every Voice

A recent graduate lent his voice to an inspiring opening of žž�� State's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

Solving Pre-WWII Mathematics Problems From the Scottish Cafe

Did you know that not one, but two of our Department of Mathematical Sciences faculty members have solved intriguing problems in the famous Scottish Book, considered one of the highest achievements in the field of mathematics?

žž�� State Stark and Stark Library Partner on Speaker Series Event Featuring Michelle Williams

The žž�� at Stark Featured Speakers Series and Stark Library's  is proud to partner together to bring you An Evening with Michelle Willliams.

Global Experience Transforms Student’s Future

When žž�� State alumnus Carlton “CeeJay” Scott Jr., ’23, returned from his 2023 Spring Semester abroad as an exchange student in Cairo, he brought with him a transformed vision for his future as a filmmaker.

žž�� State Alumna Tiffany Roper Has a "Flair" for Entrepreneurship

Tiffany Roper, ’07, M.Ed. ’12, is a two-time alumna and recipient of one of the microgrants for , her events, personal styling and public speaking business.

Student Composers Shine in Concert

žž�� student composers had the opportunity to have their works performed in concert by the university’s orchestra. 

What’s in a Name?

Names encapsulate who we are, the identity we hold and how others see us. But what if the name you were given doesn’t feel like “you?” This is the case for some transgender or gender-diverse people and those whose chosen name does not match their legal or birth name. This is one of the reasons why žž��’s LGBTQ+ Center and Student Legal Services teamed up to host the first Name Change Clinic.

What to Know žž�� the Michael Schwartz Celebration of Life Event

žž�� and Cleveland State University will co-host a celebration of life for Michael Schwartz, Ph.D., who had served as presidents of both universities. Learn more about what you need to know to either attend the Feb. 8 event in person or watch it via livestream.

IN A FLASH: A Squirrel Instead?

At žž�� State, campus black squirrels may need to step in for Groundhog Day forecasting duties. 

žž�� State’s MLK Celebration Focuses on Following Dr. King’s Principles: Live a Life of Love and Peace During Conflict

žž�� used its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Feb. 1 to inaugurate a new series of educational programs to help foster a better understanding of the many diverse voices in the university community. 

Practice What We Preach

President Diacon urges community to show empathy and support for those at the forefront of current events.

Digging Into an Ancient Mystery Along Italy’s Tiber River

Sarah Harvey, Ph.D., explains how photogrammetry helps advance her archaeological study.

Flash Friday: Brandon Smith

Meet Brandon Smith, a senior zoology major at žž�� from North Lima, Ohio. Smith quickly fell in love with research, while pursuing a lifelong passion for wildlife and the natural world. He plans to attend graduate school for wildlife research after the completion of his undergraduate degree.

Leadership and Innovation in the Happiest Place on Earth

In an unconventional professional development opportunity, first-generation, income-eligible and differently-abled students at žž�� traveled to the Walt Disney World Resort alongside TRIO Student Support Services for the Leadership, Innovation and Career Seminar.  

IN A FLASH: Flashes Fight the Flu

On-campus flu vaccine clinics help keep žž�� State students, faculty and staff healthy throughout the flu season. 

žž�� Museum Announces New Exhibition: “Sukeina: The Light of Omar Salam”

The žž�� Museum is honored to host the first museum exhibition in the United States dedicated to the work of the brand Sukeina founded by Omar Salam. The exhibit will open Friday, February 16 and will continue until Sunday, June 2.

žž�� State Offers Reassurance in the Wake of More Federal Financial Aid Delays

žž�� officials are offering reassurance to students, prospective students and parents in the wake of Tuesday’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Education that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is facing yet another delay.

A Community Discussion Over Lunch Focuses On MLK's Ideas žž�� Peace and Conflict

The 100 Plates event allowed students, faculty and staff to discuss Martin Luther King Jr.'s ideas about peace and conflict. 

How an Award-Winning Teacher Found Her Calling

After a few stops and starts, alumna Michelle Abrahamson Robell found her purpose in a fulfilling (and award-winning) career as a teacher.

International Students Take Center Court

Tuesday's men's basketball game at home celebrated žž�� State students from around the world with "International Night." 

Celebrating Black Excellence in Every Aspect, Shade and Expression

žž�� has a roster of programmed events to celebrate Black excellence this February with the theme: Black excellence in every aspect, shade and expression, or ÀSE, a Yoruba term that represents the power that produces change. žž�� State has a wide variety of events that aim to encompass and ignite the month with recognition and celebration

IN A FLASH: Cosplayers on Campus

KSU Cosplay Club  is a student organization promoting creativity and community through bringing together people with similar interests to form friendships and exchange knowledge in a shared love of cosplay.

Dear Body of Water

Press Release

A poetic water-harvesting project invites anyone from anywhere