Students First

Building Support for Affordable Course Materials
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University understands the financial impact course materials have on students and is taking measures to reduce those costs to Golden Flashes. University Libraries hosted the 2024 Affordable Course Materials Summit, the fourth of its kind, aiming to promote the use of inexpensive course materials among faculty.

Flash Focus: Emmanuel David
Meet Emmanuel David, a senior computer science major, and international student from Nigeria whose sights are set on becoming a cyber intelligence analyst.

A Guide to Campus Activism Protocol
Students are passionate. Pair that with Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s rich history in activism and some amazing things can happen. The university aims to foster an inclusive community that makes students feel appreciated and supported even – and especially – when engaged in activism. But what are the best practices for students and student groups?

Presenting the Winners of the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Three-Minute Thesis Event
The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience demonstrates Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State's "R1" classification by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Are You Experiencing Election Anxiety?
Jennifer Knott of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State's Counseling and Psychological Services offers advice and resources to help students manage stress and anxiety around the coming elections.

Balancing School, Family and NASA
A full-time internship at NASA. Studying for a degree from Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University. Add two small children to the mix. This is daily life for Ukrainian native Kateryna Karelina. And she loves it.
The Power of Pitching
On Oct. 24 at the DI Hub, LaunchNET hosted its annual Elevator Pitch Competition, where 25 students pitched their venture ideas within a 90-second time limit and competed to win funding from a $3,000 prize pool.

The Art of Making a Living
In a world where creativity knows no boundaries, the vibrant halls of the College of the Arts make a canvas for artists of all abilities. Nearly 1,100 guests gathered at the Arts Without Limits 2024 event on Oct. 9 as the air buzzed with inspiration and new perspectives on artistic career paths.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Fellows Rally Student Voter Participation
Welcoming a multitude of perspectives, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Votes and the students behind it rally for registration and information this election season. Meet two of the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State students instrumental in driving the voting engagement on campus.

More Treats, Fewer Tricks this Halloween
While Halloween can be an exciting time of the year for students to celebrate, both positive and negative factors can contribute to your frightful fun. How can students get more treats than tricks this year? Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Today reached out to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Police Officer Vance Voyles to give readers a wide variety of tips for Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State students this Halloween.