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ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Alumni Tell a Tale of Success for TRIO Student Support Services

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï is celebrating another five years of federal funding for its TRIO Student Support Services program that helps propel first-generation college students, students from limited-income backgrounds and students with disabilities to academic success.

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Student volunteers help new students move into their residence halls.

Movin’ on Up: Students Begin Arriving at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State for the 2025 Fall Semester

Filled-to-the-brim plastic totes, computers, desk lamps, excited students and harried parents – it’s the first day of move-in for ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s 2025 Fall Semester. The annual arrival of students to their residence halls began on Wednesday, Aug. 13, on the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Campus.

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President Diacon Delivers Summer Commencement Address 2025

‘Think ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï the Plight of Others Even As You Encounter Your Own Difficulties’

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï President Todd Diacon offered graduates an unconventional yet powerful message during the August 2025 commencement ceremony, weaving together personal experiences, a global perspective and practical wisdom in an address focused on resilience, empathy and maintaining a healthy perspective throughout life.

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Lisa O'Connell Receives Her Degree at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's August 2025 Ceremony

‘I’m Looking Forward to It; Crossing the Stage as a Graduate, Instead of as a Planner'

After planning and supporting hundreds of ceremonies and events at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State, Lisa O'Connell, director of University Events and Protocol, got a graduate's-eye-view of summer commencement ceremonies as she walked the stage to receive her graduate degree as part of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's Class of 2025. 

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Summer 2025 Commencement

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Celebrates Newest Graduates

The ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï alumni family grew by more than 1,000 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university held its summer commencement ceremony. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2025 were recognized with a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Aug. 9. 

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A new ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï graduate smiles as she holds her diploma during her commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Bob Christy, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï)

Cheers to the Summer Class of 2025: ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Celebrates New Graduates

The ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï alumni family will grow by more than 1,000 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university holds its summer commencement ceremony. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2025 will be recognized with a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Aug. 9. 

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Trinity Rudolph (left) and Katie Murray (right) participated in the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) Student Policy Summit in Washington, DC, in April 2025.

Nursing Students Advocate on Capitol Hill at National Student Policy Summit

Katie Murray and Trinity Rudolph, both junior nursing students at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï and members of the Honors College, participated in the American Association of College of Nursing (AACN) Student Policy Summit in Washington, DC, in April 2025. The summit brought together undergraduate, master's…

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Alumni Antonio Gates at the Pro Football Hall of Fame

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Alumni to Shine During Pro Football Hall of Fame Week

Two ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï alumni will be in the spotlight this week as the Pro Football Hall of Fame celebrates its Class of 2025, with Antonio Gates set for enshrinement Saturday and Mary Kay Cabot receiving prestigious recognition for her four decades of sports journalism excellence.

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Advancing Nursing Through Research - Reflections from the 2025 Midwest Nursing Research Conference

In an era where healthcare organizations are challenged like never before, the role of nurses - as frontline providers, patient advocates, and evidence-based practitioners - has never been more vital. The 2025 Midwest Nursing Research Conference, held in March in Indianapolis, Indiana, reaffirmed th…

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A group of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State nursing students studying abroad in Florence, Italy.

Expanding Horizons: Global Education Empowers Future Nurses

This summer, more than 20 students from ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï's College of Nursing attended the Florence Health Institute, a unique education abroad program located in the heart of Italy. These future nurses had the opportunity to view healthcare through a global lens, an experience that will shape …

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