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The Power of Purpose: Zaya Campbell’s Journey to Serve Others

Balancing the responsibilities of being a young mother with the academic rigor of a nursing program, first-year Honors College student Zaya Campbell faces a schedule most students would find daunting. Yet her passion for nursing stems from deeply personal experiences that have shaped her goals and given her journey new meaning. It was her own experiences navigating healthcare as a young mother that fueled her desire to become a nurse, particularly one who can support young mothers and families going through similar challenges. “I want to make a difference,” Zaya explained, describing how she was motivated by the support—and at times, the lack of support—she encountered during her medical journey. 

TECH IN A FLASH: Contacting Fellow Group Members using KSU Mobile

����ֱ�� State goes above and beyond to help students prepare themselves for the professional world. That doesn’t just stop at providing resources like resume building and interview techniques in class: one of the most valuable resources is right in your pocket. 

����ֱ�� State Cybercriminology Program Addresses Need for Multidisciplinary Approach to Combatting Cyberthreats

TECH IN A FLASH: Using Adobe AI to Unlock Image and Video Generation

IN A FLASH: Post-Election Paws

The University Library hosted a "Post-Election Exhale" event to help students destress with crafts, tips from ����ֱ�� State's Counseling and Psychological Services and friendly, fuzzy therapy dogs. 

����ֱ�� State Student Witnesses Research Launch to International Space Station

Mackenzie Guy visited the Kennedy Space Center to watch as her research project blasted off toward the International Space Station, marking a milestone in her academic journey.

����ֱ�� State’s Financial Stewardship Earns Top Ratings, Ensuring Bright Future

The university is implementing proactive financial measures to position itself for continued success, ensuring it can continue to fulfill its mission of providing high-quality education and supporting the success of its students for generations to come.

BEYOND THE BOOKS: Lexi Moses Merges Writing and Activism at ����ֱ�� State

For ����ֱ�� State Honors College senior Lexi Moses (they/them), storytelling isn’t just an academic pursuit—it’s a lifelong passion and a vehicle for advocacy. As the 2024-2025 recipient of the Dr. Elizabeth Howard Memorial Honors Scholarship, Lexi, a double major in English and Gender and Sexuality Studies, embodies the scholarship’s mission to financially support students with intellectual curiosity while also reflecting some of the academic and creative interests of Professor Howard. With a deep dedication to equity and inclusion, Lexi’s academic journey has been as inspiring as it is interdisciplinary, blending a love of literature with a drive for social change. 

Flash Focus: Allison Remick

Meet Allison Remick, a junior pre-veterinary zoology major with a minor in vocal music and a member of the Honors College from Grove City, Ohio. Her career dream is driven by her deep passion for animals and a desire to make life better for creatures that can't speak for themselves.

Building Support for Affordable Course Materials

����ֱ�� State University understands the financial impact course materials have on students and is taking measures to reduce those costs to Golden Flashes. University Libraries hosted the 2024 Affordable Course Materials Summit, the fourth of its kind, aiming to promote the use of inexpensive course materials among faculty.  

IN A FLASH: Celebrating 60 Years of Graduate Studies

����ֱ�� State University awarded its first three doctoral degrees in 1964 and recently celebrated that anniversary at the ����ֱ�� State University Hotel and Conference Center.

IN A FLASH: ����ֱ�� State Votes!

����ֱ�� State students – many of them first-time voters, were proud to go to the polls on Tuesday.