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Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University will be closed Sept. 7 to observe Labor Day. No classes are scheduled on the holiday, and university offices are closed. The university will resume normal operations on Sept. 8.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University will welcome more than 1,000 new graduates to its alumni family during summer commencement on Aug. 8. The ceremony, held at 10 a.m. at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center, will confer 1,010 degrees across associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and educational specialist levels.
David Costello, Ph.D., professor in Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s Department of Biological Sciences, will use AI and 50 years of river data to help locate critical minerals like copper, cobalt and manganese for a U.S. Department of Energy Genesis Mission award.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State is introducing a $1,000 scholarship for domestic, prospective first-year undergraduate students who visit in person and enroll at the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus and eliminating the undergraduate application fee for all domestic, Ohio residents – two new steps to make a college education more accessible and affordable.
As you may have noticed, it is hazy outside today and air quality is a concern. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) has issued an Air Quality Alert for the entire state of Ohio.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University will be closed July 3 to observe Independence Day. No classes are scheduled, and university offices are closed. The university will resume normal operations on July 6.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State unveiled plans for the proposed Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Rwanda and School of Fashion at a Kigali symposium, aiming to train designers and entrepreneurs to grow Africa's fashion industry.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University has been named one of the Best Global Universities by U.S. News & World Report for 2026-2027, the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio on the list. The recognition reflects Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s global research impact, international student enrollment, education-abroad programs and partnerships spanning more than 60 countries.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s School of Fashion is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its New York City Fashion program in Manhattan’s Garment District with a two-day event on June 11-12. The celebration includes a free Portfolio Showcase and Reception on June 11 and an exclusive philanthropic dinner on June 12, with proceeds benefiting the NYC Fashion Housing Fund.
The Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Board of Trustees celebrated student success following spring 2026 commencement ceremonies during its regular quarterly meeting held May 20 at The John Elliot Center for Architecture and Environmental Design on the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus. 
The President’s Award of Distinction was created as a recognition program to reward staff members who have demonstrated outstanding achievements, service, leadership and dedication to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State in advancing the university’s strategic priorities and core values.
The Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at 11 a.m. on May 20 in The John Elliot Center for Architecture and Environmental Design on the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University welcomed nearly 5,000 new graduates into its alumni family last week, completing its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies across three days of celebrations on the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus.
Following a trial period on the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University has ended the Flock Safety license plate recognition camera system.
An Ohio nurse earning $95,000–$110,000 has comparable or better real purchasing power than a nurse earning $150,000 in California or New York, setting the stage for a measurable difference for Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State nursing graduates who stay in Ohio.
Commencements as a foundational activity of a university are memorable days filled with emotions - some celebratory, some bittersweet.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University will honor nearly 5,000 graduates from its eight-campus system during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies on May 7-9 and May 15. The ceremonies will be livestreamed on the commencement website.
Fifty-six years after the Ohio National Guard opened fire on student protesters at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University, killing four and wounding nine, the university community gathered once again on the May 4 site at the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Commons to bear witness, reflect and reaffirm its commitment to preserving the legacy of that day.
Dean Kahler is often quoted as saying he only had one bad day at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University.
That day was May 4, 1970, when an Ohio National Guardsman’s bullet struck Kahler as he stood under a tree watching, from what he thought was a safe distance, a student protest against the escalation of the War in Vietnam. When the National Guard fired on the students, a bullet pierced Kahler’s spine, leaving him paralyzed and wheelchair bound for the rest of his life.
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State marked Arbor Day with tree plantings at multiple locations across campus, bringing together students, staff and local children for a day focused on sustainability.
