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Students in 1985 creating the egg that Flash, the university's new mascot, would hatch of out at Homecoming.

IN A FLASH: Which Came First - Flash or the Egg?

On Flash the Mascot's 38th birthday, we ask the question: Which came first, Flash or the egg?

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A miniature fairytale house

When Life is a Fairytale

In Noelle Bowles’ classroom, fairytales come to life through the eyes of her students. Bowles, associate professor of English at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Trumbull, teaches lessons that extend past the storybook and onto the pages of real life.

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Graduate student Lilian Keister takes part in an exercise during a peace conference in Kigali, Rwanda.

‘The Trip Changed My Perspective on Life’

Her first education abroad experience gave graduate student Lilian Keister an up-close view of a culture rooted in kindness and forgiveness.

 

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Kier Gaines and Angelique Daniels

Mental Health Campaign Reminds Us to Reduce the Stigma, Seek Help and Refer a Flash

The two-hour Mental Health Campaign kickoff, which was held in the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Student Center Ballroom on Tuesday, Oct. 10, was well attended by the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State community. 

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Hundreds of locks fastened to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥'s Main Street Bridge

IN A FLASH: Ñý¼§Ö±²¥'s 'Locks of Love'

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥'s Main Street Bridge has been accumulating expressions of love for nearly a decade. 

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Voter registration drive

Last Day for Voter Registration

Oct. 10 is the deadline for registering for this November’s election.

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FAFSA Form

Changes to the FAFSA: Important Information to Know

While the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has experienced changes over the years, the upcoming 2024-25 FAFSA year will introduce significant changes for students and families. These changes may have implications for students and their ability to gain access to federal financial aid.

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woman checks cellphone

Have You Updated Your Profile Yet?

Changes have now been made to Rave, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s Emergency Communication System, which is used to send Flash ALERTS as text messages when important information needs to be distributed in a timely fashion, such as during a safety crisis or weather emergency. 

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Bob Christy, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s senior photography coordinator, holds his camera while covering Spring 2022 Commencement.

Focusing on the Man Behind the Camera

Serving under four university presidents, Bob Christy is a witness to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University history. His photos document the university's people, places and points in time. Get to know Christy as Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Today takes a closer look at the man behind the camera.

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