Division of Student Life
Welcome Back, Flashes! Your Golden Experience Begins Now
It’s Aug. 19, a sunny, 80-degree day in Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ, Ohio, and some of the nearly 6,000 Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ students who will be living on campus are starting to arrive with their families – carrying boxes and bags, and a whole range of emotions with them. From first-year students leaving the nest to upperclass students who came out to help new students move in, Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State Today was there to get a glimpse of one of the most exciting days on campus.
IN A FLASH: For Earth's Sake
The Earth Day Bash 2026 at Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ's brought together ecologically minded Golden Flashes and members of the community to celebrate Earth Day.
Helping Veterans Fast Track the Path to Graduation from the Inside
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ’s VA Work-Study Program has been working to expand its reach, servicing military-affiliated students to help them turn their service experience into academic credit, while providing meaningful hands-on opportunities for student workers.
Celebrating Five Years of Care and Advocacy at the Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State CARES Center
The CARES Center celebrated its 5-year anniversary on Tuesday, April 14 with an open house that highlighted the accomplishments of the center over the last five years while providing opportunities for tours of the center, complete with birthday cake, refreshments and CARES Center swag.
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State Honors 2026 Student Employee and Supervisor Award Winners
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ celebrates outstanding student employees and supervisors during National Student Employment Week, recognizing their impact across campus through the annual Student Employee Awards Celebration. Celebrate with us the 2026 winners.
Peer Educators Bridge the Gap in Student Mental Health Support
For many students at Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ, talking about mental health or wellness can feel intimidating. But for those who connect with Certified Peer Educators, those conversations often start with something simple: another student who understands.
‘I Love This,’ How Summer Advantage Helped a First-Gen Student Find Her Path
When Yeshe Mulugeta arrived at Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ, she expected the transition to be challenging, but not overwhelming. Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State’s Summer Advantage Program provides first-generation students with the award-winning support needed to overcome academic challenges and move forward with confidence. It helped turn things around for Mulugeta.
How an International Alumna Designed Her Future at Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State graduate Luana Johnson highlights how the American Academy partnership and the university's elite design labs provided the professional access needed to launch a global career.
Student Support Is Tops in the Nation
At Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ, student support is a daily practice carried out by hundreds of dedicated professionals across departments, campuses and programs – from the advisors who help first-generation students navigate financial aid deadlines to the staff members who welcome veterans transitioning to campus life.
