University College
POV: 'We Will Support Them Every Step of the Way'
POV shares insights from the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University community on important topics. Liz Piatt, interim dean of University College, shares her journey as a first-generation college student and how faculty mentorship helped her discover a career path she didn't know existed — one that now allows her to support other first-generation students as they navigate their own transformative college experiences.
Unsung Heroes Abound at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University
Perhaps the best word to sum up Brianna Benson’s role at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University is “caretaker.â€
Exploring Her Options Led to the Perfect Career
When Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University alumna Aysia Kemp declared her major in the first semester of her sophomore year, she felt confident in her chosen path. However, things didn’t quite start off that way. Kemp credits her experiences in the Exploratory Program for leading her to her ideal career.
Provost Leadership Academy Produces Ideas for Improving Life at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State
First-year students in the Provost Leadership Academy are asked to look at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State through a critical lens, with an eye toward how they would change or improve some aspect of university life. Here are some of the ideas being considered.
First-Year Student Finds Her Path Through Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s Exploratory Program
When Alex Newnes arrived at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University this fall, she wasn't sure what career path she wanted to pursue. But unlike many undecided students, Newnes saw this uncertainty not as a drawback, but as an opportunity – one that led her specifically to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State's Exploratory program.
IN A FLASH: I Am First Week
"I Am First Week" at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University honors the challenges and accomplishments of first-generation students.
Meet Anthony Claytor, the First I PROMISE Program Scholar to Graduate From Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State
In 2020, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State would cover four years of tuition costs and one year of room and board. Now, for the LeBron James Family Foundation’s first I PROMISE class, the hard work these students had put in since third grade is paying off.
'Practice What We Preach!' Pringle Focused as 'Student Warrior' Dedicated to Removing Obstacles
Spend five minutes with Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., and you'll quickly be convinced of her unwavering drive for student success.
Leader's Fight With Imposter Syndrome Continues Even After Success
First-generation graduate reflects on obstacles, successes as his leadership journey comes full circle.
