Students First

IN A FLASH: I Am First Week
"I Am First Week" at 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß honors the challenges and accomplishments of first-generation students.
EMAT Faculty Wins Distinguished Teaching Award
Video: Marching Golden Flashes Get First Look at New Facility
On Nov. 18, 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß President Todd Diacon and other campus members got their first look at the newly renovated 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Ice Arena, which now houses a state-of-the-art space for the Marching Golden Flashes.

Nationally Ranked, ‘Backyard’ Access
91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß’s School of Fashion was recently featured on the front page of the Akron Beacon Journal and Record-Courier newspapers for the innovative and collaborative opportunities it has implemented for its students.

Flash Focus: Andzelika Malkowski
Meet Andzelika Malkowski, a senior architectural studies and construction management double major from Parma, Ohio, with a passion for giving back to the community.

Lunch Break Spotlight: Library Gives Performing Arts Students Time to Shine
University Libraries’ Performing Arts Library at 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß hosted its Open Mic Lunch on Nov. 1, where students and university community members came together to showcase their talents and connect through live music.

Helping Students Navigate a Successful 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Experience
KSU Navigate, a new technology platform more than two years in the making, will fully launch on Nov. 18, giving 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß students an easy and efficient way to schedule tutoring and academic advising putting them on track for success in their coursework.

First-Generation Students Share, Connect and Learn
As a first-generation college student coming from Wisconsin, I found the college experience nerve-wracking. I didn't have anyone nearby to support me, and I didn’t know anyone who had this shared identity. 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß's "I Am First Week" honors us and our struggles.

IN A FLASH: Post-Election Paws
The University Library hosted a "Post-Election Exhale" event to help students destress with crafts, tips from 91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß's Counseling and Psychological Services and friendly, fuzzy therapy dogs.

91´«Ã½ÔÚÏß Student Witnesses Research Launch to International Space Station
Mackenzie Guy visited the Kennedy Space Center to watch as her research project blasted off toward the International Space Station, marking a milestone in her academic journey.