Community & Society
IN A FLASH: Earth Month Wrap Up
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State celebrated Earth Month with an exceptionally full schedule of events, not the least of which were the activities on campus surrounding the total solar eclipse!
IN A FLASH: Mindful Mayem
A Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State fraternity presented its annual car smash in early May to help students de-stress while raising money for cancer research.
Celebrating 60 Years: Illustrious Past, Innovation for the Future
A star-studded lineup of scientists returned to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University April 25-26 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute.
Happy 115th Birthday, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State!
In May, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University observes two historic institutional anniversaries, the first is of their founding as a school and the second is of the college being established as a university.
IN A FLASH: Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State's Earth Fest
In April, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s Earth Fest was part of a full month of events and activities celebrating Earth Day and Earth Month.
The Interview That Turned Into an Inter-Generational Friendship
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State graduate student Lauren Paterson and former teacher Marc Myers were recently featured on WBUR’s ‘Here and Now’ sharing their work together on The Legacy Project.
Aging with Care Through Technology
As a doctoral student of sociology, Adedayo Adeagbo is doing her research on dignity care for aging people using advancements of technology in healthcare. With a specialization in medical sociology, Adeagbo’s thesis is built on the perceptions and attitudes of healthcare workers and the use of robots for caring for older adults.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Students Make Filing Less Taxing
With the intent of helping members of the community in need of tax assistance, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free income tax preparation services for low-income and elderly taxpayers while giving students real-world experience.
Former Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Staffer Turns 110
Ethelyn VonHelmers Fitzsimmons of Mantua, who served as a secretary for three Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State presidents, will celebrate her 110th birthday on May 17.
IN A FLASH: Celebrating Spring 2025 Commencements
It's commencement time at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State! The university will welcomes more than 4,800 new graduates from the spring Class of 2025 in ceremonies on May 8, 9, 10 and 16.