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Fulbright Scholars assemble prosthetic hands as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program at Â鶹ӰԺ State.

For the past month, Â鶹ӰԺ has hosted 37 international graduate students as part of the Fulbright Pre-Academic Program, a monthlong immersion in American higher education and culture. The group, from 26 countries, arrived on the Â鶹ӰԺ Campus on July 21 and was scheduled to depart on Aug. 17 to begin their graduate programs at universities throughout the country.  

Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
A statue of Ambassador Edward F. Crawford on the Â鶹ӰԺ Campus

As students prepare for the start of the Fall 2024 Semester at Â鶹ӰԺ, one man who has contributed greatly to the future success of Â鶹ӰԺ State and its students is being honored this week.

First-year students moved into Â鶹ӰԺ State residence halls on Aug. 13

Â鶹ӰԺ State's president, faculty and staff helped the new Golden Flashes move into their residence halls.

still need help with your FAFSA?

Â鶹ӰԺ’s financial aid administrators want students and their families who were caught in the snags of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid process to know that financial aid and help completing the application are still available. The FAFSA cycle for the 2024-25 school year is not over.

The exterior of the former Paris American Academy in France.

It has been nearly 14 months since a gas explosion destroyed the historic building that was home to the Paris American Academy, Â鶹ӰԺ’s Paris home for 16 years. Now, the academy has found a new home and soon, exciting advancements will be happening with Â鶹ӰԺ State’s education-abroad programs in Paris.

Pete Buttigieg with Todd Diacon

When U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Â鶹ӰԺ State this summer, he and U.S. Representative (and Â鶹ӰԺ State alumna) Emilia Sykes toured the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the May 4 Visitors Center. 

A new Â鶹ӰԺ graduate smiles as he holds his diploma during his commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Matthew Brown, Â鶹ӰԺ)

The Â鶹ӰԺ alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony on Aug. 10.

Â鶹ӰԺ State Today
University Facilities Management crews working on the Risman Fountain

Throughout the year, all around campus, dedicated people work hard to keep everything at Â鶹ӰԺ State in working order and looking great.

Â鶹ӰԺ State Today
Summer in Â鶹ӰԺ 2024

While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Â鶹ӰԺ Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. Â鶹ӰԺ International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Â鶹ӰԺ with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus. 

New Â鶹ӰԺ graduates smile and celebrate as blue and gold streamers are launched into the air at the end of their commencement ceremony held at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Â鶹ӰԺ recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. The Forever Brighter campaign ended in June 2024, having raised more than $383.2 million total.