University News

Rubble Busters SkyHack Team Creates a Lifesaving Drone on the FlyÂ
Rubble Busters' innovative autonomous search and report features won a first-place award in SkyHack 2023.

Curating a Diversified Collection – One Book at a Time
Libraries are an integral part of our communities and education. They provide resources for learning, study, entertainment and culture. It is important for libraries to house collections that are as diverse as the communities they serve. Here is how ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State works to do that.

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s Giving Tuesday Raises More Than $2.8M to Support Scholarships and Programs
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï supporters once again joined together during the university’s Giving Tuesday campaign to raise more than $2.8 million to support a variety of student scholarships and programs.

I PROMISE Fourth Graders to Take Over ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s Brain Health Research Institute
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s Brain Health Research Institute on Wednesday, Nov. 29, will welcome 94 fourth-grade students from Akron, Ohio’s I PROMISE School for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology.

Winter Coat and Clothing Drive Ongoing Through Dec. 15
From now through Dec. 15, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï is collecting clean, gently used or new items of warm clothing for all ages, including coats, hats, gloves, scarves and sweaters, as part of its Winter Coat and Clothing Drive.
ADVISORY: ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Board of Trustees Meeting, Dec. 6

This Giving Tuesday Season, Continue ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's Most Generous Annual Tradition
Join the proud ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State tradition of giving back this Giving Tuesday season by supporting the KSU fund that means the most to you. ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s most generous annual tradition runs Oct. 31 through Nov. 28, with special giving incentives throughout the month that make your impact go further. When we come together, we create a legacy of brilliance that helps our students shine and makes the world Forever Brighter.

The Heart of Teaching
After decades as a pastor, David Zachrich had a sudden and dramatic reevaluation of his life. A life-threatening heart attack 15 years ago forced him to step back and reconsider his path. Zachrich’s cardiologist challenged him to find something to do that he enjoyed. Zachrich immediately thought of teaching, something he very much wanted to do as a second career, and now he's won an award for it.
More Than 400 People Shared Food, Fun and Recipes at the International Cook-Off
The International Cook-Off Competition, the Office of Global Education's signature event, was held during International Education Week and featured food and beverages from around the world.
Student Teams Define the Future of Aviation at SkyHack 2023
SkyHack awards students more than $9,000 in prizes at the competition held Nov. 3-5, 2023, in the Design Innovation Hub.