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‘Sacrifice is a Silent Decision That Makes the Loudest Impact’

In getting into the role of the lead character in "Trial By Fire," a play about banned books and activism, a ����Թ� State student keenly feels the connections between the themes in the play and the university’s history of activism. 

����Թ� State School of Fashion to Induct Shoe Design Icon Donald J Pliner Into Hall of Fame

In April 2025, the iconic designer will be recognized as the 2025 inductee of ����Թ�’s School of Fashion Hall of Fame, which Pliner considers the highest honor of his life. Joining Pliner at his induction ceremony will be his wife, muse and design partner, Lisa, who has been by his side for the past 28 years. 

In the News: Gratitude and Graduation, Criminology, Drone Law, Going Green

“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. 

����Թ� State Partners With Brazilian University for Autism Research Seminar

����Թ�’s Neurodiversity Research Initiative has partnered with the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), for a three-day seminar on autism research.

IN A FLASH: Caring Hands

The White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of a nursing students clnical rotation and reinforces their commitment to compassionate care. 

Brewing Success: The Sweet Journey of Creating ‘Zonuts’

Every weekend, ����Թ� junior marketing major Zoe Noel travels throughout northeast Ohio, filling the streets with the aroma of coffee and freshly made donuts.  

����Թ� State Fashion Week 2025

The annual Fashion Show is the main event in the School of Fashion's Fashion Week.

What Housing Will Your Dollar Get You in ����Թ�?

Alumna Emilia Sykes Sets Goals for Second Term in Congress

����Թ� alumna Emilia Sykes says her goals have not changed as she begins her second term in Congress. Sykes, who hails from Akron, Ohio, spoke with the Akron Beacon Journal about her plans for the second term and what she’ll be focusing on.

Provost Leadership Academy Produces Ideas for Improving Life at ����Թ� State

First-year students in the Provost Leadership Academy are asked to look at ����Թ� State through a critical lens, with an eye toward how they would change or improve some aspect of university life. Here are some of the ideas being considered.

Celebrating the Founding of Black History Month at ����Թ� State

On Feb. 1, more than 250 guests gathered to recognize the 55th anniversary of Black History Month at ����Թ�, which was first established by the student organization Black United Students (BUS) in 1970 and was recognized nationwide by President Gerald Ford in 1976. 

The School of Theatre and Dance Presents “The Wiz," Feb. 21-March 2

����Թ�’s School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2024-2025 season with “The Wiz” running February 21 through March 2 in E. Turner Stump Theatre, located in the Center for Performing Arts.