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Cartoonist and Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State alum Tom Batiuk signs a book for Jeff Young at the University Book Store on Nov. 30.

As ‘Funky Winkerbean’ Comes to an End, Comic Strip’s Creator Reflects on 50 Years

For a half-century, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State alumnus Tom Batiuk has penned the adventures of the students and staff of the fictional Westview High School, but now, "Funky Winkerbean" is coming to an end. Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Today sat down with Batiuk to talk about his life's journey as a comic strip writer.

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What's the Big Idea?

WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA? BIRDS AND DRONES

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State President Todd Diacon rides to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering to learn more about research involving birds and aircraft.

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The Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Farmers Market at the DI Hub

Final Farmers’ Market of Fall

Shop the final Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Farmers’ Market of Fall today at the DI Hub.

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The 2022 World Cup  in Qatar has given light to the clash of politics and sports.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Hosts International Discussion on Politically Charged World Cup

When the U.S. Soccer Team takes the field today to play Iran, there will be more on the line than just which team will advance toward the World Cup.  The match, which ended in a 1-0 victory for the U.S. team, comes at a time when protests within Iran for women’s rights have resulted in incre…

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DI and The Tower of Squares by night.

IN A FLASH: DI By Night

A nighttime view of The Design Innovation Hub and the Tower of Squares sculpture.

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Students eat, meet and greet in the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Student Center

Eat, Meet, Greet and Study: Alumni Cherish the Memories They Made at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥Â Student Center 

As students, faculty and staff celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Student Center, alumni, who read about the milestone on social media took, time to reminisce about the fun and fond memories they made at the facility.

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Rwandan student Alliah Cynthia Teta serves up a traditional stewed chicken dish.

International Cook-off Provides New Culinary Journey for African Students

The entry of Team Rwanda and Team Nigeria into the annual cooking contest reflects Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s growing relations in sub-Saharan Africa, resulting in new groups of international students on campus. The Rwandan students are part of a group of 12 undergraduates sponsored by the Rwandan government who arrived at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State for the fall semester to pursue degrees.

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Bradley Keefer, Ph.D, Associate Professor of History

Connections and Enthusiasm Combine for Distinguished Teaching Award

A war reenactor, a history enthusiast and a 35 years veteran educator. However, the most important thing for Bradley Keefer, associate professor of history at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Ashtabula, is the connections he makes with his students, leading him to earn the 2022 Distinguished Teaching Award.

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Students holding a bag of groceries in front of Flashes Fighting Hunger truck

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Gives Back

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State is always engaged in giving back to the community. In light of the giving season, check out some of the incredible initiatives around campus that help those in need and find out how you can get involved. 

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Vincent and Laura Slomsky with new daughter Madelyn

'My friends do not receive anything close to this'

Vince Slomsky left Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State to be home with his new daughter and recently returned with a new appreciation for paternity leave.

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