Students First
‘I Felt Like I Was Being Welcomed Into a Community’
Fostering Pathways for Bright Futures is an innovative program within ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's University Outreach and Engagement that provides academic, emotional and social support while connecting young people to opportunities in higher education. It's making a real impact for students.
Crossing the Degree Finish Line at Last
Every semester, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï reopens the door to a diploma for students who left college without finishing a degree.
A job opportunity, a family crisis, military service or running out of money – there are many reasons why students leave college without completing their studies.
Flash Focus: Monica Fencil
Meet Monica Fencil, a junior exercise science major with a concentration in pre-physical therapy, from Butler, Pennsylvania. Fencil’s interest in the health field began early, shaped by being surrounded by family members who worked in healthcare.
Family Ties at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Police Services and Beyond
Meet the Sprague family and their unique tie to ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï. After retiring as an Ohio State Trooper, Rick Sprague accepted a position with the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State police services last year. His son, Officer Tristan Sprague, also joined the police department last year. In the fall, Rick Sprague’s two daughters enrolled at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State, making the family’s service to the campus community all the more meaningful.
Flash Focus: Jordan Anamasi
Meet Jordan Anamasi, a senior environmental studies major with a minor in park management from Avon, Ohio, whose passions have grown for and through her experiences with nature.
Convenience and Connection Drive Thriving Campus Life
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï is experiencing a healthy demand for on-campus housing as more students recognize the benefits of living in the heart of campus. For many students, it is not just about the proximity to campus and classes but also the connection.
KSU Mobile for Flashes on the Go
Keeping up with ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï's campus, classes and events can be a challenge. However, the updated ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï mobile app (KSU Mobile) has a new refreshing look that makes it more user-friendly and tailored to both student, faculty and staff needs.
IN A FLASH: Keeping Campus Looking Great - and Safe!
During Winter Break and all throughout the year, in every season, the dedicated people of University Facilities Management work to keep all of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's campuses running smoothly and looking great.
IN A FLASH: Scenes From a Semester - Fall 2025
Student photographers working in University Communications and Marketing helped capture the moments and memories of Fall Semester 2025.
IN A FLASH: Scenes From Fall Commencement
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï conferred degrees to more than 2,400 new graduates in Fall Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13 at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.