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Members of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Air Force and Army ROTC programs salute the American flag during the university’s 2023 Veterans Day Commemoration.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University invites all to pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces and attend the university’s annual Veterans Day Commemoration. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Student Green on the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus. 

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Students are passionate. Pair that with Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s rich history in activism and some amazing things can happen. The university aims to foster an inclusive community that makes students feel appreciated and supported even – and especially – when engaged in activism. But what are the best practices for students and student groups?  

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The breadth of ongoing research by Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s Brain Health Research Institute members will be displayed when the institute hosts its annual Neuroscience Symposium 2024 Nov. 7-8 at the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Hotel and Conference Center.

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Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Votes wants to give student voters – especially those voting for the first time – all the information they need to get them to the polls on Election Day. 

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Jennifer Knott of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State's Counseling and Psychological Services offers advice and resources to help students manage stress and anxiety around the coming elections. 

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Welcoming a multitude of perspectives, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Votes and the students behind it rally for registration and information this election season. Meet two of the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State students instrumental in driving the voting engagement on campus. 

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While Halloween can be an exciting time of the year for students to celebrate, both positive and negative factors can contribute to your frightful fun. How can students get more treats than tricks this year? Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Today reached out to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Police Officer Vance Voyles to give readers a wide variety of tips for Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State students this Halloween.  

Members of the Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ research team and guest presenters pose for a group picture at the Oct. 19 community event. (Photo credit: Bridget Caswell)

The Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment findings are in. Led by Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s College of Public Health, in collaboration with 120 local organizations and nonprofits, this groundbreaking initiative marks a significant stride toward understanding and addressing the unmet needs of LGBTQ+ individuals across Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties. 

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Fall Fest 2024

The Fall Fest, presented by the Flashes Activities Board (FAB) was a spectacular celebration of the season with fun activities including crafts, marshmallow toasting carriage rides and the Haymaker Farmers' Market. 

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