Division of Student Life
Peer Educators Bridge the Gap in Student Mental Health Support
For many students at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, talking about mental health or wellness can feel intimidating. But for those who connect with Certified Peer Educators, those conversations often start with something simple: another student who understands.
‘I Love This,’ How Summer Advantage Helped a First-Gen Student Find Her Path
When Yeshe Mulugeta arrived at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, she expected the transition to be challenging, but not overwhelming. ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s Summer Advantage Program provides first-generation students with the award-winning support needed to overcome academic challenges and move forward with confidence. It helped turn things around for Mulugeta.
How an International Alumna Designed Her Future at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State graduate Luana Johnson highlights how the American Academy partnership and the university's elite design labs provided the professional access needed to launch a global career.
Student Support Is Tops in the Nation
At ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, student support is a daily practice carried out by hundreds of dedicated professionals across departments, campuses and programs – from the advisors who help first-generation students navigate financial aid deadlines to the staff members who welcome veterans transitioning to campus life.
Student Life Means Student Success
The Division of Student Life provides an ecosystem where students engage in high-impact practices and experiential learning. Through our departments, we intentionally design meaningful co-curricular experiences that support life-enriching learning objectives, strengthening interpersonal and practica…
New Interest‑Based Theme Communities Prioritize Student Connection
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï is preparing to introduce a major shift in its residential experience with the launch of Theme Communities starting in fall 2026. The new model focuses on specific interests or student experiences.
IN A FLASH: Do You Bamboo?
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State students explored a new dining option on campus as Bamboo had its grand opening in The Hub.
‘What Makes ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Friendly to Veterans Is That the Support Is Real and Personal’
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï has earned the Military Friendly® School designation for 2026-2027, its 17th consecutive year. Marine Corps veteran and ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State senior Richard Hlavaty shares how ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s veteran support services have shaped his academic and professional journey.
Behind the Scenes of Campus Safety: Stocking Epinephrine
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s Culinary Services faces the daily challenge of serving more than 20,000 meals to students, staff, and faculty. This task is further complicated by the increasing number of food allergies. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of food…
Flash Focus: Rushitha and Ruhitha Chinchalapu
Meet Rushitha and Ruhitha Chinchalapu, twins from India, both pursuing their master's in business analytics. As they are in the same graduate program, the sisters reflect on how being twins has contributed to their experience at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï.
