University News

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Announces 2021 Alumni Awards Recipients
Each year, hundreds of nominations are submitted to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University, showcasing some of the best and brightest alumni and students who excel in their fields and communities. This year, seven alumni and one student will be honored as 2021 Alumni Awards recipients.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Again Named One of the Nation’s Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities by Campus Pride
Campus Pride has released its 2021 Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities list, and for the second time in two years, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University has landed on it. Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State is the only Ohio public university to make the 2021 list, and it again is the only school in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) to receive this recognition.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s Board of Trustees Approves Entering Into Public Service Operation Agreement With Ideastream Public Media to Manage, Operate WKSU
The Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Board of Trustees gave approval for the university to enter into a public service operating agreement with Ideastream Public Media for the management and operations of the WKSU stations at its Sept. 15 meeting.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Board of Trustees Welcomes Class of 2025, Approves New Balanced Budget
The Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Board of Trustees congratulated Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State President Todd Diacon and university leaders on their strong fall enrollment, including welcoming the Class of 2025, at the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 15.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Welcomes Freshman Class Boasting All-Time High GPA, More Underserved Students
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s Class of 2025 arrives with a strong record of classroom success, boasting an all-time high GPA of 3.5. These newest Golden Flashes arrive 3,982 strong, an increase of more than 4% from a year ago.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State to Partner With Ideastream Public Media for Management of WKSU
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University President Todd Diacon updated the faculty and staff on Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State's partnership with Ideastream Public Media for the management of WKSU.

2021 Constitution Day Activities
Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by 39 brave men on Sept. 17, 1787, recognizing all who are born in the United States or, by naturalization, have become citizens.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Unveils Athletics' Strategic Plan
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Athletics is excited to unveil a new strategic plan that positions the department to have a meaningful impact on student-athletes, campus and community.

Leadership Announcements
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University President Todd Diacon updated the university community on recent actions regarding the senior administration of the university.