Student Life
10 Questions with Michael Daniels, Director of the Student Multicultural Center
Michael Daniels is the director of the Student Multicultural Center (SMC) where he has the opportunity to make a difference on campus and continue the legacy of those who came before him. Daniels was recently awarded the President’s Award of Distinction for his success with the programs and initiatives offered by the SMC during a global pandemic. Learn more about Daniels as he answers these 10 questions.
Public Health Students Continue COVID-19 Contact Tracing Efforts
As part of the university’s strategy to stop the spread of COVID-19, the College of Public Health at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï partnered with the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï City and Portage County Health Departments to conduct contact tracing for students and faculty on ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Campus. Melissa Zullo, Ph.D., an associate professor of epidemiology in the College of Public Health, reached out to students within the college to ask for volunteers for the testing events. The health departments then ask the students to assist with contact tracing across the university.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Ashtabula Reunites Friends and Inspires Kidney Transplant
A reunion between two friends at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï at Ashtabula resulted in a life-saving kidney transplant. A recent story by WEWS News 5 Cleveland recounted the story between two childhood acquaintances who met again by chance at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State in 2019.
Students Participate in COVID Vaccine Clinics throughout Columbiana County
While the much-anticipated COVID-19 vaccine is finally being administered around the world, folks in Columbiana County are also receiving their immunizations at the local level with the help of nursing students from the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State East Liverpool and Salem campuses.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Receives Prestigious Military Friendly School Honor for 12th Consecutive Year
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï is once again at the top tier when it comes to exhibiting leading practices and supporting post-military students, receiving the 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School designation for its ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Campus. This is the 12th year in a row that the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Campus has received the Military Friendly School honor.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Names University’s First Newman Civic Fellow
From a young age, Makayla Sejat has had a passion for serving others. Her life has been full of service, from helping out in community kitchens as a child to now devoting her time in various college leadership roles. Now, she will take her efforts to the next level as ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s first Newman Civic Fellow.
Meeting the Moment: How The American Academy Kept Students on Track in Brazil During COVID-19
Behind the scenes last spring, American Academy faculty and staff worked swiftly and efficiently to convert the program to remote learning.
Journalism Students Tap Into American Issues of Diversity
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï students of the School of Media and Journalism are not afraid to use their platforms to document current issues of diversity at the university and beyond - and their work is gaining attention.
Nursing Students Gain Experience Through COVID-19 Testing
In the course Community Health Nursing, Taryn Burhanna’s students are required to complete 60 clinical hours and eight laboratory simulation hours. Burhanna, community health nursing coordinator, wanted to ensure students in this course could get their hours and gain real-life experience by tapping into coronavirus relief efforts on campus.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Fashion Alumnus Brings Custom Designs to Toledo
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State alumnus Nicholas Harper is using his fashion education to create custom pieces like wedding dresses, masks and suits from his own store in Toledo, Ohio. Recently featured on WTVG 13ABC, Harper, a fashion design alumnus, can alter anything from formal gowns to dress shirts.