University News
Schwartz Remembered for His Kindness, Leadership and Generosity of Spirit
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s has been flooded with comments from alumni, former colleagues and friends about Schwartz’s kindness, his work ethic as a leader and educator and his genuine concern for his students.
Happy Birthday, President McGilvrey!
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's founding president was born on Jan. 8, 1867. His tireless dedication to the institution and its students is reflected in innovations that continue to propel ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï forward today.
Michael Schwartz, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s Ninth President, Dies at 86
The ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï community is remembering the legacy of its ninth president, Michael Schwartz, Ph.D., who died on Jan. 2, 2024, following a long illness. He was 86.
IN A FLASH: Views From Karamu
Members of the Fall Class of 2023 participated in the Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados pre-commencement ceremony.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Police Keep Community Safe While Engaging in Peaceful Discourse Â
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's No. 1 priority is the safety of its students, faculty and staff. This has been seen demonstrated over the past few months as the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State community has held demonstrations related to the Israel-Hamas war and other issues, such as abortion.
President Diacon's Fall 2023 Commencement Speech Urges Graduates to Demonstrate Their Value as They Transition to Careers
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï President Todd Diacon delivered the Fall 2023 Commencement address and told the graduates to demonstrate their value with patience and gentleness.
IN A FLASH: All Dressed in White
Snowfall earlier this week covered the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Campus in a blanket of white.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Closed Dec. 22-Jan. 1, University Offices Reopen Jan. 2
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï will be closed from Dec. 22, 2023, through Jan. 1, 2024. University offices will reopen on Jan. 2, 2024. Spring classes begin on Jan. 16, 2024. To see a list of state-designated holidays and dates when the university is closed, please visit ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s Academic Calendar.
IN A FLASH: Overwhelming Pride
Joyous emotions erupted from graduates and their loved ones as ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State welcomed its newest class of graduates.
Designing Her Own Wedding Dress Was as Simple as 1,2,3,4
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's School of Fashion gave Dara Broadous the skills to design her dream wedding dress.