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Flash Focus: Ayna Tazhiyeva
Meet Ayna Tazhiyeva, a first-year double major in communication studies and international studies, from Turkmenistan, Central Asia. Combining her studies with a role at University Libraries, Tazhiyeva finds her voice through research and community connection.
From Ontario to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥: Emma Klein's Honors Journey
Originally from Vaughan, Ontario, Emma Klein made the transition to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University not only for academic excellence but also for personal growth and a collegiate sports experience. Now in her sophomore year, she is a part of the Honors College, a member of the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Division I women’s soccer team, and is a member of Phi Delta Epsilon.
Behind the Scenes of Campus Safety: Stocking Epinephrine
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s Culinary Services faces the daily challenge of serving more than 20,000 meals to students, staff, and faculty. The increasing number of food allergies further complicates this task.
New Interest‑Based Theme Communities Prioritize Student Connection
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University is preparing to introduce a major shift in its residential experience with the launch of Theme Communities starting in fall 2026. The new model focuses on specific interests or student experiences.
Tips for Finding and Scoring Scholarships with ScholarshipUniverse
Scholarships remain one of the most powerful ways to make higher education more affordable. They don’t just lighten the financial load; they open doors, expand opportunities and help students focus more on learning and less on financial stress. At Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State, students have access to tools that make the search easier and more strategic, especially through ScholarshipUniverse, the university's personalized, scholarship-matching platform.
University Libraries Launches New ‘Perfectly Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’ App to Streamline Library Resources
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Libraries has gone mobile, so students, staff and faculty can more easily navigate the wide array of assets the library houses from anywhere. University Libraries acquired the app in partnership with OhioLINK and then configured it to make it “perfectly Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State."
IN A FLASH: Do You Bamboo?
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State students explored a new dining option on campus as Bamboo had its grand opening in The Hub.
Olympic Dreams Realized
A group of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University students spent their spring break learning in Italy and Greece and attending the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics as part of the Business of the Olympics, an advanced sports administration course.
Students Find Their Place to Thrive at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State
Being a new student at a university can be a huge transition for some. Finding their "fit" and a sense of belonging can be essential to their academic and personal success. Knowing this, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State's student organizations, activities, events and recreational services offer students opportunities to de-stress, connect, build networks and find friends for life.
'Studying Is Fun’ – Brothers Spend Spring Break Hitting the Books as Medical College Admission Test Looms
While many students spent the spring break traveling or having fun in the sun, twin brothers Ray and Will Maynard spent the week studying.
