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

For a half-century, ����Թ� 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. ����Թ� State Today sat down with Batiuk to talk about his life's journey as a comic strip writer.

Ceramics Exhibit Open in the School of Art Collections and Galleries

Current and former faculty and alumni have featured art pieces in the new exhibit Now and Then: Seven Decades of ����Թ� State Ceramics. The exhibit focuses on former faculty, notable alumni and a juried selection of alumni from the 70-year history of the ����Թ� State Ceramics Program.

Translating Success in the Classroom onto the Field

In recent decades, the game of lacrosse has grown in popularity, especially among the high school and college population.

����Թ� State Graduate Julian Edelman’s Football Journey Chronicled by NFL Films

Tough. Competitive. Relentless. Determined to play in the NFL. That’s Julian Edelman, the former New England Patriots receiver and ����Թ� graduate, who is featured in the latest episode of “A Football Life.”

Sex, Lies and Swiping Right

Alumna's research focuses on thought processes behind online dating, sexting and relationships in the digital age.

Friends and Colleagues Remember Alumnus, Faculty Member Bobby Makar Through Scholarship

Bobby Makar, a name remembered fondly by students and faculty in the School of Media and Journalism (MDJ), was a storyteller, a compassionate friend and inspiring teacher.

He died unexpectedly in November 2020, and since then, more than 100 donations have been made to establish memorial scholarship in his name.

Makar earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from MDJ. He went on to become a cherished adjunct faculty member in the digital media production major and made significant contributions to the curriculum.

WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA? BIRDS AND DRONES

����Թ� State President Todd Diacon rides to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering to learn more about research involving birds and aircraft.

Final Farmers’ Market of Fall

Shop the final ����Թ� State Farmers’ Market of Fall today at the DI Hub.

����Թ� State Hosts International Discussion on Politically Charged World Cup

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Media Diversity Lecture Honors Legacy of Trailblazer Robert McGruder

The annual Robert G. McGruder Distinguished Lecture and Awards Program celebrates diversity in the journalism field. This year, WKYC’s Director of Advocacy and Community Initiatives Margaret Bernstein delivered the keynote speech.

Media and Journalism Student Reflects on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in PR Industry Following National Summit

Public relations major Kristyn Hibbett, ‘23, recently earned a scholarship to attend a national summit on diversity, equ

Top Five On-Campus Winter Events You Won’t Want to Miss

Looking for something to fill your time between studying for finals and packing to go home for the holidays? Here are a few events you can enjoy while you’re still on campus and one you can look forward to when you get back.