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Flash Focus: Alison Bredek

Meet Alison Bredek, a junior environmental studies major with a minor in park management from North Ridgeville, Ohio, and the treasurer of the Future Environmental Professionals Club with the big dream of becoming a park ranger for the National Park Service.

Student Spotlight: Jared Eichler

Meet Jared Eichler!

“I had always grown up a Golden Flash,” said Jared. “My family would always go to the basketball games and see the energy that was brought to the MACC. I enjoyed watching the Flasher Brass perform at the games and it even encouraged me to go into music. When it came to choosing what college I wanted to go to, there really wasn’t any other choice as clear as ����Թ� State.”

A Musical Tribute: ����Թ� State Orchestra Premieres Student Composition

For Haider Riaz, the first orchestra concert of the season was an unforgettable experience. His original composition, “To the Memory of Shiver-Me, the CAT,” was premiered by the ����Թ� Orchestra, marking a significant artistic milestone for the young composer and offering the audience a moving tribute to a beloved pet.

It's the Great Pumpkin, ����Թ� State!

There's a massive pumpkin inviting visitors to guess its weight inside the Herrick Conservatory. It's an annual tradition presented by student volunteers studying in the Department of Biological Sciences.

Nature's Fireworks Captured Over ����Թ� State

Increased activity in the sun's solar winds and the earth's magnetic field has produced appearances by the northern lights  in regions where they are not typically visible - like the skies above the ����Թ� Campus. A ����Թ� State photographer captured spectacular images of the display. 

Graduate Students Present Research in Three Minutes and a Slide

Three Minute Thesis is an opportunity for graduate students to put their academic, presentation, and research communication skills to the test by presenting research in three minutes to a non-specialist audience.

IN A FLASH: A Rainbow Connection

Transferring to a New Beginning

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Navigating the Shifting Landscape of College Enrollment

The United States is approaching a so-called “enrollment cliff” or “demographic cliff,” a projection that is being closely monitored by those in higher education. In the “On Campus – with CITI Program” podcast, host Ed Butch talks with Aaron Berger, Ph.D., interim director of national recruitment at ����Թ�, about these declining numbers and other factors currently influencing college enrollment. 

Distinguished Alumna Helps Open Exhibit Showcasing Women’s Role in Cartography During World War II

Invest in Your Future: The Case for Young Women Saving Early for Retirement

For many American women, saving for retirement can be challenging for many reasons. A recent USA Today article noted that women have less than half the retirement savings of men. ����Թ� values setting their students up for success, but what does this mean for women at the university?

Precision Flight Team Places Third in NIFA Regional SAFECON Championship

The ����Թ� Precision Flight Team performed well at the , hosted by The Ohio State University from Oct. 6-11. ����Թ� State secured third place in the overall SAFECON Championship, demonstrating proficiency in both flying and ground events.