Student Life
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State Pair Puts Library Cards in Every Student’s Hand
For Madelynn Johnson, working in a library is more than a job; it’s a way to give back to the community she has loved since childhood. True to this mission, this Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ student recently helped make public library access available to every student at an Akron elementary school.
HacKSU Expands the Tool Belt for Students Interested in Coding | ‘Club Hopping’
HacKSU is the coding club at Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State, and expands on the university's computer science program. Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State Today joins the organization for a recent meeting to learn more about their community.
10 Ways to Experience Fall in Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ and Around Campus
At Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ, the leaves are changing, a crisp breeze is in the air and the anticipated autumn season has finally arrived. As the season changes, students, faculty and staff have an opportunity to explore fall activities both on campus and throughout downtown Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ.
High School Senior Gets a Glimpse of His Future at Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State
A senior at Theodore Roosevelt High School in Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ, Ohio, Eli Barkley arrived at Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center for Preview KSU, joining hundreds of prospective students and their families for a day designed to help them picture their future as Golden Flashes.
Hands in the Dirt, Seeds From the Sky
Dirty hands and laughter were some of the results of an hour’s work at the Herrick Conservatory as Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ students rolling a rich mixture of clay, compost and native flower seeds into seedballs, a simple yet effective method for planting native plants and wildflowers that were then thrown into fields to enhance pollinator habitats across campus.
Students Craft Zines and Community Through the Carbon Copy Collective | ‘Club Hopping’
The Carbon Copy Collective is a new student organization dedicated to creating zines and community through art. Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State Today joins them to learn more about the new club.
Forget the Old-School College Open House; Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State Offers a $1,000 Scholarship to Students Who Attend Preview KSU and Later Enroll
Forget the old-school college open house. More than 2,000 prospective students and families from 13 states will experience Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ during Preview KSU on Friday, Oct. 16, through an arena kickoff, hands-on demonstrations and a day exploring college life. High school seniors who attend and later enroll will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
First-Time Student Voters ‘Feel Ready’ for Election Day
As election season approaches, first-time voters at Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ are preparing to make their voices heard. Whether registering at events like Democracy Fest or researching candidates in their residence halls, students across campus are taking their first steps toward casting their votes.
Students Relive Childhood Fun with Classic Games for Homecoming
In the week leading up to Homecoming, Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ brought the nostalgic experience of field day to students with a variety of classic games, including tug-of-war, parachute games, and sack races.
‘Breaking the Bubble’ to Foster Intercultural Connections
Students participating in education abroad may be new to a country and may not know much about the campus or community around them. At Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ, international students have an opportunity to connect with domestic students through a program called FRIEND.
