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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.

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.

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.

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 �鶹ӰԺ State, found that pet ownership can influence and predict consumer behavior. 

�鶹ӰԺ State’s support for its military-connected community continues to embody leadership and inclusivity as the �鶹ӰԺ Campus has been named an official 2022-2023 Military Spouse Friendly® School by Viqtory. Out of 1,800 participating schools, �鶹ӰԺ 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. 

In celebration of the Constitution Day, New York attorney and �鶹ӰԺ 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. 

Alumni brewers at Sibling Revelry Brewing have created �鶹ӰԺ State Golden Lager - the official craft beer of �鶹ӰԺ State Athletics. 

�鶹ӰԺ is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a recent survey. For the 11th time, �鶹ӰԺ State has been named a “Great College to Work For,” which recognizes the colleges that get top ratings from their employees regarding workplace practices and policies.

�鶹ӰԺ continues to demonstrate its strength as an academic institution with its inclusion on several lists in the new 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. U.S. News has again named �鶹ӰԺ State among the Top Public Schools in the nation in the newly released rankings.