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Â鶹ӰԺ State Alumnus Antonio Gates Takes First Steps Toward Enshrinement
Â鶹ӰԺ alumnus Antonio Gates has begun his journey to football immortality, recently visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, to meet with officials and begin preparations for his enshrinement. The former basketball standout at Â鶹ӰԺ State will become just the second Golden Flash to earn a gold jacket, joining linebacker Jack Lambert who was enshrined in 1990.

IN A FLASH: Gone With the Wind!
High winds ahead of winter storms ripped away the windsock that was perched on top of the hangar at the Â鶹ӰԺ Airport.

IN A FLASH: 24 Hours Later and 30 Degrees Lower
March arrived at Â鶹ӰԺ State with warmer temperatures and sunny skies, inspiring students to venture outdoors. That all changed, however, in just a day's time, as winds whipped, temperatures dropped and snow fell.

IN A FLASH: Golden Flashes CLINCH - Times TWO!
On Tuesday and Wednesday last week, both Golden Flashes basketball teams - men's and women's - earned victories that clinched their entry into the 2025 Mid-America Conference Tournament.

Â鶹ӰԺ State Supplies Growing U.S. Demand for Accountants and Auditors
Â鶹ӰԺ State accounting majors have excellent employment prospects. The projected growth rate for accountants is six percent from 2022-2033.

IN A FLASH: A Chill in the Air
A Â鶹ӰԺ State staffer shared some high-altitude views from a recent flight from the Â鶹ӰԺ Airport on an icy morning.

Feeling Stressed? Â鶹ӰԺ State’s Student Life Study Can Help
Researchers conducting Â鶹ӰԺ’s groundbreaking Student Life Study will reach out to its participants via their phones to offer ways to combat stress and anxiety as the weight of the spring semester mounts.

‘This Is an Aspect of Wanting to Share Black History in a Way That Is Hopeful’
Accomplished sociologist, TV host, podcaster, author Â鶹ӰԺ State alumna Bertice Berry, Ph.D.,used her alma mater as a familiar setting for her book "BlackWorld," which explores a "unique corner of heaven" where the living can visit with and learn from the deceased. She also some of her memories of Â鶹ӰԺ State and personal insights into the university's place in history.

IN A FLASH: Brain Freeze!
A popular place for students to visit when the weather is warmer, the Behind The Brain Plaza behind Merrill Hall has been covered in snow and ice for most of February.

Â鶹ӰԺ State Cybersecurity Program Ranked Among Nation's Best
Â鶹ӰԺ State’s cybersecurity engineering program stands apart with its engineering-driven approach, preparing students to design the next generation of resilient systems that will safeguard critical infrastructure across a wide range of industries.