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Jocelyn Trimmer, a 2024 �鶹ӰԺ graduate, wasted no time in getting a job after graduation. In fact, just weeks before May Commencement, she landed a spot in the ensemble cast for the North American tour of the popular musical “Mean Girls.”

On Oct. 24 at the DI Hub, LaunchNET hosted its annual Elevator Pitch Competition, where 25 students pitched their venture ideas within a 90-second time limit and competed to win funding from a $3,000 prize pool.

At �鶹ӰԺ State's annual Preview KSU events, visiting high school students, transfer students and parents tour campus and learn about learning and living at �鶹ӰԺ State. 

In a world where creativity knows no boundaries, the vibrant halls of the College of the Arts make a canvas for artists of all abilities. Nearly 1,100 guests gathered at the Arts Without Limits 2024 event on Oct. 9 as the air buzzed with inspiration and new perspectives on artistic career paths.

�鶹ӰԺ State's campuses show off different aspects of their beauty at different times of the day. These streaks of sunshine near Franklin Hall on the �鶹ӰԺ Campus were captured by member of our faculty on his way to a class. 

Following the recent release of his annual financial update, �鶹ӰԺ State President Todd Diacon reviewed the university’s budget and the plan to reduce expenditures during his latest Talking With Todd webcast.

Welcoming a multitude of perspectives, �鶹ӰԺ State Votes and the students behind it rally for registration and information this election season. Meet two of the �鶹ӰԺ State students instrumental in driving the voting engagement on campus. 

While Halloween can be an exciting time of the year for students to celebrate, both positive and negative factors can contribute to your frightful fun. How can students get more treats than tricks this year? �鶹ӰԺ State Today reached out to �鶹ӰԺ State Police Officer Vance Voyles to give readers a wide variety of tips for �鶹ӰԺ State students this Halloween.  

Jude Carver said that if he were meeting someone for the first time, the thing about him he’d like them to know is that he is in the field of mechatronics engineering technology, because while they may have heard about it, he's actually doing it.

On Oct. 21-22 the 178 students who conducted research under the direction of faculty mentors had to condense eight weeks of research down to three minutes and a slide. The winners were announced on Oct. 25 during a ceremony at the Kiva auditorium.

The Golden Flashes Field Hockey team rang in the second of two wins last week in Athens, against the Ohio University Bobcats. They had previously defeated the visiting Central Michigan Chippewas a few days earlier. 

�鶹ӰԺ 10 years ago, �鶹ӰԺ State’s business college was told it would need a certain amount of philanthropic support before a new building project could be entertained. At the time, it seemed an incredibly daunting task, until Ambassador Edward F. Crawford and his family stepped in to complete the college’s capital campaign with the largest single gift in �鶹ӰԺ history. 

�鶹ӰԺ's Surplus Store, located on E.Main Street offers a variety of useful items including furniture, electronics, office supplies and a fascinating selection of antique maps and books, with many books that are more than 100 years old. The store is a reflection of �鶹ӰԺ State's commitment to sustainable practices and disposing of items that are no longer needed by the university. 

The Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment findings are in. Led by �鶹ӰԺ’s College of Public Health, in collaboration with 120 local organizations and nonprofits, this groundbreaking initiative marks a significant stride toward understanding and addressing the unmet needs of LGBTQ+ individuals across Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties. 

The Fall Fest, presented by the Flashes Activities Board (FAB) was a spectacular celebration of the season with fun activities including crafts, marshmallow toasting carriage rides and the Haymaker Farmers' Market. 

The new "Get to Know �鶹ӰԺ State" video from �鶹ӰԺ Admissions features 14 students from across the university inviting curious potential Golden Flashes to take a virtual look into the campus. Not only do these �鶹ӰԺ State narrators spotlight the university’s global opportunities and local highlights, but they also had a great time doing it.

Students in the Horticulture program at �鶹ӰԺ at Salem help to keep their campus looking great year round by preparing perennial plants for storage as seasons change. 

�鶹ӰԺ will welcome prospective students to campus for its Preview KSU events on Oct. 25 and Nov. 1. These comprehensive visit programs offer high school and transfer students an immersive look at life as a Golden Flash.

Meet Alison Bredek, a junior environmental studies major with a minor in park management from North Ridgeville, Ohio, and the treasurer of the Future Environmental Professionals Club with the big dream of becoming a park ranger for the National Park Service.