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‘Trial by Fire’ Play Is First in 2025 May 4 Event Schedule

“Trial by Fire” is coming to ����Թ� State in February. The play, written by ����Թ� State alumnus and staff member Eric Mansfield, and inspired by a true story, is about banned books and a ����Թ� State graduate who presented them to her high school class and how her students rose to activism to defend her. The performances are part of this year’s 55th May 4 Commemoration schedule, presented by the May 4 Education Committee. 

IN A FLASH: Welcome International Students!

International Student Orientation activities welcomed a new group of international students to ����Թ� State for Spring Semester 2025.

MLK 2025 Celebration Will Focus on Mental Health Advocacy and Wellness

����Թ� State’s MLK event "The Dream of Wellness: Mental Health Advocacy Through the Lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." will be held on Jan. 30 in the Student Center Ballroom.

Veteran to Visionary: Joe Sepesy's Creative Journey at the DI Hub

Meet Joe Sepesy, a retired educator, Vietnam veteran, and now an inventive game designer, whose journey at the ����Թ� Design Innovation (DI) Hub exemplifies the transformative power of community, creativity, and cutting-edge resources.

In the News: Aeronautics, Fashion, ‘Brain Rot’ and Lifespan Development Showcased

“In the News” features ����Թ�’s values, cultures, high-quality academics and award-winning support and access for all in these media stories of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in action. 

Behind the Scenes: IT People and Products Defending Against Phishing

Phishing attacks are on the rise, but ����Թ� State is ready.

Flash Focus: Maura Dougherty

Meet Maura Dougherty, a senior theatre studies major with a focus on performance from Pittsburgh. From acting in elementary and high school productions to working at a theatre for young audiences for five years, Dougherty has consistently pursued her passion for the performing arts.

IN A FLASH: With Care and Caring

����Թ�’s Nursing Simulation Labs use sophisticated manikins to help students learn to provide proper care – and caring – for patients of all ages. 

Take a Fresh Look at ����Թ� State Student Organizations on Jan. 17

Studies show students who participate in student organizations are more successful academically and are more satisfied with their college experience. Sponsored by ����Թ� State’s Center for Student Involvement, the Fresh Start Fair on Jan. 17 gives students an opportunity to explore the university’s 350+ student organizations.

Bridging Communities: ����Թ� State to Host 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference

When cities and universities work together, incredible things can happen. Like any good partnership, ����Թ� and the city of ����Թ� have spent years building and strengthening their relationship, and it has paid off. ����Թ� State will host the 2025 International Town and Gown Association Conference.

Helping Patients – and Students – Find Their Footing

Dr. Nick Campitelli, D.P.M., has been practicing podiatry in Fairlawn, Ohio, now for 20 years and has garnered a major following on TikTok and YouTube for sharing his expertise, leading to many happy patients. 

Student Spotlight: Evelyn Snyder

Meet Evelyn Snyder!

“I have always had a passion for fashion, whether it be drawing, sewing, writing or shopping!”