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Earth Fest 2024

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State celebrated Earth Month with an exceptionally full schedule of events, not the least of which were the activities on campus surrounding the total solar eclipse!

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Nursing students at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Stark

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s Nursing Simulation Labs use sophisticated manikins to help students learn to provide proper care – and caring – for patients of all ages. 

2025 International Town Gown Association Conference Header

When cities and universities work together, incredible things can happen. Like any good partnership, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University and the city of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ have spent years building and strengthening their relationship, and it has paid off. Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State will host the 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference.

The Crucible - Fall 2024

The Main Stage Season presented by Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University's School of Theatre and Dance is in the middle of a performance-packed season that includes "The Crucible," "Pride and Prejudice: The Musical," faculty dance concerts and "The Wiz."

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Fall Commencement 2024

Members of the last cohort of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State's Class of 2024 walked the stage at Fall Commencement Ceremonies earlier this month. 

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Karamu 2024

Presented by Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State's E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados is a pre-commencement ceremony celebrating diversity and the accomplishments of graduating seniors. 

Tyler Stimpert, left, and Jehlani White, right, graduated with their master's degrees from the College of Public Health.

Two Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University graduates who recently earned their Master of Public Health degrees spent the past two years as researchers on the first-of-its-kind Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment. 

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Collage of local housing

Did you know that if you live off campus, you’re a commuter student? That’s right, whether you live an hour away from your campus or live across the street, you’re a commuter. Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University is vested in ensuring students have reliable housing resources and avoid unsafe living conditions off-campus. Numerous university and student organizations across campus make commuting and housing a top priority.  

Sarah Spinner Liska (Middle) and students at the first Fabric Pantry event

A new partnership between the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Museum and the Fabric Pantry, a student-led organization dedicated to providing free fabric to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State students, offers students the resources they need while promoting environmentally responsible fashion practices.

LGBTQ Center Parade

The LGBTQ+ Center’s LGBTQ+ Emergency Fund has been helping members from the LGBTQ+ community with different financial crises encountered throughout their academic journeys since 2010. The main purpose of the fund is to ensure that students are able to overcome challenges they face and continue pursuing their education.