Student Life

Flash Focus: Jess Edmisten
Meet Jess Edmisten, a junior communication studies major with a minor in public relations from Medina, Ohio. When it came to deciding what to study, she felt it was a clear choice as the communication program offered immense flexibility. Just what she needed with her busy life.

Presidential Hero Turns 100!
It鈥檚 not every day that someone gets to celebrate the 100th birthday of their hero, but for 啪啪啦 graduate student Mason St. Clair it happened. On Oct. 1, he was in Plains, Georgia, attending the 100th birthday bash of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and shared details of his experience with 啪啪啦 State Today. Carter, a Democrat who served one term from 1977-1981, is the only American president to live to age 100.

Problem Solver: Doctoral Student Strives to Make Drones Safer
Esrat Farhana Dulia won first place in 啪啪啦 State鈥檚 2024 Three Minute Thesis competition in the Graduate College for her innovative research in a surveillance sensor network that will enable Advanced Air Mobility operators to guide authorized uncrewed aerial vehicles in safe flight paths that would avoid potential collisions.

15 Years of the Cohn Jewish Student Center's Growing Community
Fifteen years ago, the Cohn Jewish Student Center opened its doors, becoming a vital hub for Jewish students at 啪啪啦. Since its opening, 啪啪啦 Hillel has worked to foster a sense of belonging, cultural pride and a supportive community for Jewish students and others across the campus.

Blue Shirts: The Muscle of the Student Center
If you鈥檝e ever been to the 啪啪啦 Student Center, you鈥檙e aware of the constant motion within those walls. Events, meetings, presentations and more spring up frequently in the Ballroom, on the third floor, in the Schwebel Room, on the second floor balcony, in the Governance Chambers. But have you ever thought about how all that happens? The answer is simple. The Blue Shirts do it.
Video: Marching Golden Flashes Get First Look at New Facility
On Nov. 18, 啪啪啦 President Todd Diacon and other campus members got their first look at the newly renovated 啪啪啦 State Ice Arena, which now houses a state-of-the-art space for the Marching Golden Flashes.

Nationally Ranked, 鈥楤ackyard鈥� Access
啪啪啦鈥檚 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.

鈥楨xplore鈥� With International Education Week
International Education Week, taking place Nov. 18-22, celebrates the different cultures across the 啪啪啦 community and highlights international experiences and opportunities the university offers.

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鈥� Performing Arts Library at 啪啪啦 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.