Prioritizing Student Success
Fifteen Years + Tenacity + Devotion to Family = Associate and Bachelor's Degrees
Timothy Johnson said ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State advisors, who knew he had been working on his degree for 15 years, helped him coordinate his schedule so that he could take in-person classes — while working a full-time job — and still have time to spend with his children. He earned an associate degree in December 2022 and a bachelor's degree in May 2023.
Family Creates Scholarship in Son’s Memory
Timothy Mikes, ’17, MPH ’23, was a College of Public Health (CPH) graduate student committed to public health and a champion for the autistic community and students with learning disabilities. A new scholarship created by his family will support future CPH students.
Regional Campus System celebrates 1,700 graduates with Spring Commencement Ceremonies
Student speakers shared a common theme during ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s Regional Campus commencement ceremonies this spring: Support. The Ashtabula, Columbiana County (East Liverpool and Salem), Geauga (along with Twinsburg Academic Center), Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas campuses held commencement ceremonies earlier this month for close to 1,700 graduates.
Victoria Humphreys, ’13
When Victoria Humphreys, ’13, started her undergraduate education at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State, it was by no means her first experience on campus.
Victoria Humphreys, ’13
When Victoria Humphreys, ’13, started her undergraduate education at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State, it was by no means her first experience on campus.
First-generation Student Finds Purpose
Blaine McCurdy joined ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s Rising Scholars program in sixth grade after learning about the program and its opportunities for a college education in Columbiana County. Blaine, who is a first-generation college student, is studying psychology at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Salem.
INTERNATIONAL PARENT STORY: Watching your child flourish
In addition to our many alumni success stories, we also like to hear from the parents of our international graduates. Read on to hear one of their stories. Please introduce yourself.My name is Charlotte Knowles-Thompson and I am a Flashes mom for life! My daughter Blaire left The Baha…
Students Attend NFL Draft
Emily Maslanka was among 34 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State students who traveled to Kansas City in April 2023 to work the NFL draft through a partnership arranged by Mark Lyberger, associate professor in ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s Sports Administration program in the School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration in the College of Education, Health and Human Services.
Chris, ’17, and Kimberly Rohr, ’04, MBA ’07
When Chris and Kim started dabbling in winemaking, they uncovered a passion that would change the course of their lives
Scholarship Supports Student Leader’s Goals
Jenna Gilbreath, ’23, had a chance encounter with Michael John Gallagher II, '19, during one of her student visit days. He gave her some great advice about her future as a ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State student.
