University News
‘Rooted & Rising’: Bowman Breakfast Speaker Talks of his Immigrant Experience
This year’s speaker for ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s Bowman Breakfast was the embodiment of the symbiotic relationship between the university and the city of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï that is celebrated at the annual event.
Remembering John Cleary
A ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï student whose darkest day was seen around the world on the cover of Life magazine has died. John Cleary, 74, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away Oct. 25 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Honor Society Advisor of the Year Credits ‘Culture of Collaboration’
Lauren Huffman, a long-time advocate for student success at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, has been named Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) advisor of the year.
‘The Strength of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Is Our Community’
Attending university athletics and arts events as a way to come together during challenging times was among the many topics ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï President Todd Diacon discussed Oct. 23 during his monthly Talking With Todd town hall-style Teams meeting with the campus community.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Honors 10 Alumni Award Recipients During Homecoming Weekend
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï recognizes alumni who are making a difference with its Alumni Awards. Sponsored by the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Alumni Association, these awards are the university’s most prestigious alumni honors.
Buzzing With Excitement on Pollinator Day
Launching seed balls, learning about plants and insects, engaging with interactive games and coloring were just some of the events that the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Child Development Center’s preschool and kindergarten classes participated in for Pollinator Day on Sept. 5.
Designing for the User: New Degree Is at the Heart of Growing Tech Field
A bachelor’s degree in user experience design is the newest offering in ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s College of Communication and Information, aimed at training graduates for one of the fastest-growing career fields.
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Gives Students a Platform to Present Their Research
Students who won first - and second-place for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) were announced on Oct. 25 at a ceremony at the Kiva auditorium.
Renewed Focus on Adult and Parenting Student Engagement
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s Center for Adult and Veteran Services enhances the experiences of adult, military-connected, and parenting students both in and out of the classroom. This June, Cassandra Pegg-Kirby became the associate director of adult and parenting student engagement for the center, leading to a renewed effort of support.
Meet the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Class of 2029
This fall, 4,023 first-year students joined the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Campus, marking the fourth time in five years that an incoming class has surpassed 4,000. The Class of 2029 brings a vibrant mix of experiences, perspectives and aspirations, poised to shape the future of the university and beyond.