Student Life
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Takes Initiative To Combat Sexual Violence On Campus
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State has joined the Culture of Respect Collective, a two-year initiative offered through the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), to help end sexual violence on campus.
Save the Date for ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s Homecoming 2021
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and the community are encouraged to save the date for one of the university’s long-standing traditions. ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State will celebrate Homecoming 2021 on Saturday, Oct. 2.
LGBTQ+ Center Recipient of Grant for QUEST Mentorship Program
The Akron Community Foundation has awarded the QUEST Mentorship Program, an initiative within the LGBTQ+ Center that provides 1:1 mentor/mentee relationships for students to focus on career guidance and general support, a $2,000 micro-grant for the coming year.
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ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State to Offer Master's in Artificial Intelligence
Amazon’s Alexa, iPhone’s Siri, the Roomba and many more innovations are examples of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is changing the world and simplifying life for everyone, resulting in a growing demand for AI professionals. ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï will start admitting students in the master's in Artificial Intelligence program starting fall 2021. The program will be offered within the Department of Computer Science.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Women’s Center Celebrates Silver Anniversary
With the celebration of Women’s History Month in March, it seemed fitting that the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Women’s Center would officially kick off its 25th anniversary, continuing throughout 2021.
Undergraduate Research Program Grows Despite Pandemic
COVID-19 has undoubtedly changed the way people experience their education. Over the summer of 2020, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s eight-week Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program transitioned to a completely remote environment, and the results were surprising.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Tuscarawas Student Wins Prestigious Photography Award
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï at Tuscarawas student Jason Keller is doing what he loves—telling stories through photographs. He was recently honored by the Ohio News Media Association with the Best Feature Photo award, capturing the image of a Navy veteran saluting the crowd while riding in a military jeep during a parade in Sugarcreek, Ohio. The photo was judged best out of all entries from weekly newspapers throughout the state for the Osman C. Hooper Weekly Newspaper contest.
Podcasts Reach New Audiences at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State
The future of storytelling is constantly changing, but ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï is connecting students to the university through new communication avenues. One platform rising in popularity and mass-consumption that colleges like ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State are taking advantage of is podcasts.
Students Can Access Campus Computer Labs Remotely from Home
COVID-19 has come with its fair share of obstacles, especially for students. Luckily, for the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State community, access to computer software is not one of them. Students, faculty and staff can now access an on-campus computer lab remotely using the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Virtual Private Network or VPN.
Pittsburgh Penguins and ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Partnership Scores Unique Opportunities for Golden Flashes
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State has partnered with the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins since 2018, allowing this nationally recognized hockey team to work closely with the university and providing professional and recreational aid to the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State community. The partnership includes multiple facets that focus on future Golden Flashes, current students and alumni alike.