Student Life
Public Relations Student and Model Saves 7-Month-Old’s Life
After witnessing a horrific crash, sophomore public relations major LaDonya Williams immediately ran to help the distraught woman begging for someone to save her 7-month-old son who wasn’t breathing. After Williams used her Red Cross first aid training to help the baby, he began to breathe again and was taken to the hospital to recover, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.
Alumnus Mike Bowen of Spotify Teams Up With Data Class
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State alumnus Mike Bowen, '03, visited ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State’s School of Emerging Media and Technology to share his knowledge about data and analysis that he uses as part of his job of Principal Quantitative User Researcher for music streaming service Spotify.
Diplomas Delivered: Special Ceremony Held For Graduates At Bowl Game
They had planned to wear caps and gowns with their peers and to hear their names called during commencement at the MAC Center. However, the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State Golden Flashes' acceptance of a bowl bid out of state quickly derailed that plan. While they couldn't be in two places at once, especiall…
Students, Business Owners, or Both? Meet the Golden Flashes Paving their Way as Entrepreneurs
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State Golden Flashes excel in a range of activities, and some students are forging their own paths by owning and operating small businesses during their college years. With endless opportunities and resources at their fingertips, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State students have found success as entrepreneurs across a range of industries. Here are five of them.
First Star ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State Academy Continues to Shine in a Mixed-Learning Environment
As ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State returns to a school year that resembles pre-pandemic times, First Star ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State Academy has begun to imagine new programs. The Academy is a free, comprehensive four-year college access program for youth in foster care. The program engages a cohort of up to 30 students in a variety of learning opportunities, including academic support, career exploration, social and cultural activities and more.
Grab a Few Friends and Have an Ice Day at the Opening Celebration of ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Skates on Dec. 2
Come join ºìÐÓÊÓƵ President Todd Diacon, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Mayor Jerry Fiala and the Marching Golden Flashes as they celebrate the opening of the new public rink, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Skates, on Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. with music, free giveaways and, of course, ice skating.
Creating a Brighter Future – Meet the Class of 2025
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State’s Class of 2025 stands tall – more than 3,982 stories tall. Each of our new, first-year students offers a unique and engaging story.
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State Freshman to Perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
This year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will include a choreographed jump rope routine from a member of ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State’s Class of 2025.
‘ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Skates’ Glides Its Way Into Downtown ºìÐÓÊÓƵ
The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and ºìÐÓÊÓƵ communities can head downtown to go ice skating starting Nov. 20, courtesy of ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Skates presented by AMETEK. This special attraction has been created through a partnership between the city of ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Hotel and Conference Center, the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Area Chamber of Commerce, Main Street ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State.
Public Relations Student Group Earns Seven National Honors
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Chapter earned seven national awards for the work done throughout the 2020-2021 academic year, including for first time in Chapter history, two Teahan Awards, the highest Chapter honors.