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A scenic section of the Portage County Hike and Bike Trail.

The Portage County Hike and Bike Trail is a great place to exercise - or relax - that's not far from campus. 

Tony Hardin, the new director of the School of Theatre and Dance,

Tony Hardin grew up loving the arts, pursuing a career in scenic, lighting and projection design. Learn more about Hardin, the new director for the School of Theatre and Dance, as he answers these five questions.

Steve Sefner, local author and former Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State sports announcer, at the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State bookstore

Steve Sefner, local author and former Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State sports announcer, appeared at the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Bookstore on Oct. 1 to promote his 2022 book recounting the tale of the 2001-2002 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State men’s basketball season.

Brenna Parker From Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State to the White House And Back

The School of Media and Journalism hosted Brenna Parker, digital director for Vice President Kamala Harris, for refreshments and a discussion with Parker about her journey at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State and beyond.

Bobby Selvaggio

Bobby Selvaggio, associate professor in the School of Music and director of the jazz studies program, has a storied musical resume. But what he is most proud of are the lessons he can pass on to his students.

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Professor Scott Hallgren Conducting Orchestra for Score of Local Film

Scott Hallgren, associate professor in the School of Media and Journalism, teaches several classes in digital media production with a focus on sound in picture. He recently showcased his skills outside the classroom by composing the score for a local short film while also releasing his first book.

Sara Bayramzadeh's Health Care Design Concept

A substantial amount of time and effort goes into the design of health care environments. In an emergency department, you need optimal conditions to save lives. The Center for Health and Design has awarded Sara Bayramzadeh, assistant professor and Elliot Professor in Health Care Design, the Touchstone Award – Gold Category for conceptual design.

A Cat and a Dog Lay Lazily

Owning a pet can tell marketers all they need to know about your buying tendencies. In a new study, Lei Jia, assistant professor of marketing and entrepreneurship at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State, found that pet ownership can influence and predict consumer behavior. 

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Honored as a Military Spouse Friendly School

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s support for its military-connected community continues to embody leadership and inclusivity as the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus has been named an official 2022-2023 Military Spouse Friendly® School by Viqtory. Out of 1,800 participating schools, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State was one of 665 to receive the Military Friendly School designation in March, and the university is now one of 346 institutions to earn the Military Spouse Friendly School recognition. 

Alumnus Lloyd De Vos Welcomed to the Podium on Constitution Day

In celebration of the Constitution Day, New York attorney and Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State alumnus Lloyd De Vos spoke on the U.S. Constitution’s impact on our government and discussed his personal experience arguing a case before the U.S. Supreme Court.