ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï

Nationally Distinctive

Saloni Christian is pursuing her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï's College of Podiatric Medicine. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

A Student’s Journey From India to ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State to Podiatric Medicine

Saloni Christian planned on traditional medical school until a suturing workshop introduced her to podiatry as a junior at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State. Now a student at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s College of Podiatric Medicine, she’s set to graduate in 2027 with an eye toward ankle surgery and wound care.

Tags: Health , Nationally Distinctive , College of Podiatric Medicine , Department of Biological Sciences , College of Sciences and Humanities , College of Honors and Global Education

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Today

Ayat Husain, a student at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï's College of Podiatric Medicine, sits in one of the college's clinic rooms. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)

Finding Her Footing: A Biology Major’s Path to Podiatric Medicine

Ayat Husain grew up with flat feet – and grew curious about the doctors who treat them. Now a student at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s College of Podiatric Medicine, she’s on track to graduate in 2027 and hopes to help patients get back on their feet, literally and figuratively.

Tags: Health , Nationally Distinctive , College of Podiatric Medicine , Department of Biological Sciences , College of Sciences and Humanities

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Today

Sophomore Musical Theatre Major Shares Moment on Blossom Stage With Idina Menzel

Sophomore Musical Theatre Major Shares Moment on Blossom Stage With Idina Menzel

When ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï sophomore Parker Lamy went to see Idina Menzel perform with The Cleveland Orchestra at Blossom Music Center on July 26, she wasn’t expecting to sing a duet onstage with the Broadway star. Fortunately, she was dressed for the occasion.

Tags: School of Theatre and Dance , Porthouse Theatre , Nationally Distinctive

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Today

Order of the Engineer

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Engineers Begin a Lasting Tradition

The future of engineering at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State reached an important milestone this spring as the College of Aeronautics and Engineering welcomed its first class of inductees into the Order of the Engineer. 

Tags: Research & Science , Nationally Distinctive

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Today

Air Race Classic Students

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Flight Teams Showed Their Best Judgment When the Skies Wouldn't Cooperate

Two ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï flight teams pushed through six of the nine legs of the 2026 Air Race Classic before a stretch of stubborn, unpredictable weather brought their race to an early end. 

Tags: Profiles , Nationally Distinctive

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Today

DI Student Fellows

Five Challenges, Countless Possibilities

For 19 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State students, the 2025–2026 academic year was more than a series of classes, assignments, and exams. It was an opportunity to tackle real-world challenges, collaborate across disciplines, and turn ideas into action through the John and Fonda Elliot Design Innovation Student Fellows Program.

Tags: Research & Science , Nationally Distinctive

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Today

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï first-year students cheer during Convocation in the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. (Photo credit: Rami Daud, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï)

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Named Among Best Global Universities by US News & World Report

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï has been named one of the Best Global Universities by U.S. News & World Report for 2026-2027, the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio on the list. The recognition reflects ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s global research impact, international student enrollment, education-abroad programs and partnerships spanning more than 60 countries.

Tags: University News , Global Reach , Nationally Distinctive , College of Honors and Global Education , Rwanda

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Today

Design Build Fly Team

Six Students and One Aircraft

A team of six engineering students set out to design, build and fly a large-scale cargo remote-controlled aircraft for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Design/Build/Fly competition. 

Tags: Research & Science , Nationally Distinctive

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Today

NYC Fashion 20th Anniversary

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's NYC Fashion Program Marks 20 Years

Twenty years ago, 26 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï fashion students packed up and headed to New York City for a semester unlike anything available on a traditional college campus. They attended classes in the heart of Manhattan's Garment District, visited the offices of top designers and connected with industry professionals who would shape their careers. This week, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's School of Fashion celebrated what that bold experiment became.

Tags: Arts & Culture , Nationally Distinctive

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Today

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Fashion Alumni

Alumni Are Fueling the New York Fashion Industry

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State alumni are represented in every corner of the fashion capital of the United States. From leading marketing strategy to designing for internationally recognized brands to managing production for iconic labels, their career journeys demonstrate the depth of talent and preparation that defines ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , Arts & Culture

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Today