University News
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Holds Annual Veterans Day Observance
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University holds its annual Veterans Day Commemoration at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, at the Student Green on the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus. All are invited to attend and pay tribute to those who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Celebrates 16th Consecutive Year of Military Friendly School Designation
For 2025-2026, the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus has continued the highest recognition of a Gold ranking for the second consecutive year. In addition, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s Collegiate Purple Star designation, first presented to the university in 2022 for its support for veteran and military students, has also been renewed for three years.
‘Rooted & Rising’: Bowman Breakfast Speaker Talks of His Immigrant Experience
This year’s speaker for Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s Bowman Breakfast was the embodiment of the symbiotic relationship between the university and the city of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ that is celebrated at the annual event.
Remembering John Cleary
A Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University student whose darkest day was seen around the world on the cover of Life magazine has died. John Cleary, 74, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away Oct. 25 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Honor Society Advisor of the Year Credits ‘Culture of Collaboration’
Lauren Huffman, a long-time advocate for student success at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University, has been named Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) advisor of the year.
‘The Strength of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Is Our Community’
Attending university athletics and arts events as a way to come together during challenging times was among the many topics Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University President Todd Diacon discussed Oct. 23 during his monthly Talking With Todd town hall-style Teams meeting with the campus community.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Honors 10 Alumni Award Recipients During Homecoming Weekend
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University recognizes alumni who are making a difference with its Alumni Awards. Sponsored by the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Alumni Association, these awards are the university’s most prestigious alumni honors.
Buzzing With Excitement on Pollinator Day
Launching seed balls, learning about plants and insects, engaging with interactive games and coloring were just some of the events that the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Child Development Center’s preschool and kindergarten classes participated in for Pollinator Day on Sept. 5.
Designing for the User: New Degree Is at the Heart of Growing Tech Field
A bachelor’s degree in user experience design is the newest offering in Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s College of Communication and Information, aimed at training graduates for one of the fastest-growing career fields.
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Gives Students a Platform to Present Their Research
Students who won first - and second-place for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) were announced on Oct. 25 at a ceremony at the Kiva auditorium.