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Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University students fill the steps of the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Student Center during peak hours at the beginning of the 2017 Fall Semester.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Ascends in U.S. News Ranking of Best National Universities

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University has made an impressive climb up the Best National Universities list released today by U.S. News & World Report in its new 2018 edition of Best Colleges. Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State rose 12 spots, once again earning a coveted position on the first-tier list that includes both public and priv…

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The annual Black Squirrel Festival offers Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State students a chance to learn about student organizations, explore different university departments and learn more about the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ community.

36th Annual Black Squirrel Festival Features Music, Food and Freebies

A Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University tradition for 36 years, the annual Black Squirrel Festival will take place Friday, Sept. 8, from noon-5 p.m. on the Student Green and Risman Plaza. The Black Squirrel Festival, which is hosted by Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Student Center Programming, attracts more than 3,000 students, faculty and …

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Herb Page, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s director of golf and head men’s golf coach, has been selected to serve as one of the head coaches of the International team at the 2018 Arnold Palmer Cup.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s Herb Page to Coach International Team at 2018 Arnold Palmer Cup in France

Herb Page, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s director of golf and head men’s golf coach, has been selected to serve as one of the head coaches of the International team at the 2018 Arnold Palmer Cup on July 6-8 at Evian Resort Golf Club in France. Page will team with Stanford University head women’s coach …

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Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Liquid Crystals Professor Robin Selinger examines new material that propels itself forward under the influence of light.

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Liquid Crystals Professor Robin Selinger helps develop new material that propels itself forward under the influence of light.

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Officers with the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Police Department stand by the fountain on Risman Plaza near the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Student Center. Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State has been ranked one of the safest campuses in the country by a national trade association.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Ranks 11th Safest Campus in the Country

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University has been ranked one of the safest campuses in the country by the Council for Home Safety and Security, a national trade association. Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State was named to the council’s 2017 top 100 list of Safest Colleges in America. Nationwide, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State ranks 11th on the list. Among Oh…

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Thousands of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State students work their way through Risman Plaza during Blastoff, the annual back-to-school celebration at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Celebrates Start of New School Year With Annual Blastoff

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University students will celebrate the start of a new school year at the university’s annual back-to-school celebration that occurs the day before fall classes begin. Blastoff will take place on Sunday, Aug. 27, from 6-9:30 p.m. on the Student Green and Manchester Field on the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus…

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Two students greet each other during the 44th annual New Student Reception and Cookout hosted by the Department of Pan-African Studies held behind Ritchie Hall.

Welcome Weekend Sets New Students on Path to Success

Welcome Weekend, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s four-day new student orientation, will take place from Aug. 24-27. Students can select from approximately 50 different events from Thursday to Sunday. The weekend event helps students transition into the university community and learn about academic and socia…

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Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State students move clothing into Olsen Hall during freshman move-in day.

Movers and Groovers Assists New Students Moving Into Residence Halls

At the beginning of each school year, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University faculty, staff and students volunteer to help incoming freshmen move into the university’s residence halls. The annual service program, called Movers and Groovers, is coordinated by Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Interhall Council, the student government of the resi…

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A Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University graduate displays his diploma for family and friends during the baccalaureate degree ceremony at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Holds Summer Commencement Ceremonies on Aug. 19

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University held its Summer 2017 Commencement ceremonies for the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus on Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (MAC Center). Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State conferred 1,422 degrees, including 908 bachelor’s degrees, 427 master’s degrees, 67 doctoral degrees and 20 educationa…

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Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s Danniel Thomas-Dodd, who captured the 2017 NCAA Division I Women’s Shot Put National Championship, has been nominated for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year award.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s Danniel Thomas-Dodd Named MAC Nominee for NCAA Woman of the Year

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University track and field’s Danniel Thomas-Dodd has been named one of the Mid-American Conference’s two nominees for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year award, the NCAA announced on Aug. 1. Established in 1991 and now in its 27th year, the NCAA Woman of the Year award honors graduati…

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