Student Life

Students Aim to Make ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ ‘Most Refugee-Welcoming Campus in America’
Turmoil from recent wars and tragedies causes millions to be displaced from their homes every year. This year is no exception with the intensifying conflict in Ukraine, forcing millions of refugees to find safety elsewhere. Not only do these refugees need shelter, but they also need education and the opportunity to have new life experiences in different countries.

University Community Reflects on Juneteenth Federal Holiday at KSU
In advance of Monday’s observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday, we asked members of the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ community to reflect on the federal holiday and share their thoughts on what they hope it means for the university.

Recent Graduate Chazzlyn Jackson Honed her Passion for Social Justice Activism at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½
When recent Undergraduate Student Government (USG) President Chazzlyn Jackson started her journey at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ in 2018, she had planned to major in fashion until a mentor with Kupita/Transiciones (K/T) cultural orientation program helped her tap into her leadership abilities and passion for social justice issues. The advice played a pivotal role for Jackson, who stepped into leadership roles and anti-racism advocacy and has not looked back.

Best Friends Graduate From ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ at the Age of 18
During ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s spring 2022 commencement on May 14, Jameson Payne will earn his bachelor’s degree in integrative studies with concentrations in physics and political science. Benjamin Wales-McGrath will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in cellular and molecular biology at the age of 18.

Finally James Reinart Is a Member of the Club: After 21 Years He’s a Golden Flash Alumnus
After a 21-year absence, Chagrin Falls resident James Reinart will be crossing the stage at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s spring commencement ceremonies on May 14, 2022, to become a Golden Flash alumnus.

Student Trustee Dylan Mace Recognized by ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Board of Trustees and Fraternal Association
Leadership roles in the Interfraternity Council and Delta Tau Delta Fraternity served as preparation for Dylan Mace's service on the ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Board of Trustees when Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine appointed him in July 2020. Mace’s two-year term, in which he served as a member of the Board’s Academic Excellence and Student Success Committee and the Finance and Administration Committee, will expire May 16, 2022.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Student Entrepreneur Accelerator, the Marty Erbaugh i3 Lab Pilot Program, Launches Alongside Burton D. Morgan Foundation Entrepreneurship Suite Naming
The ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Board of Trustees recently approved the naming of the Burton D. Morgan Foundation Entrepreneurship Suite, a space that includes the LaunchNET offices, the Marty Erbaugh i3 Lab and surrounding areas within the Design Innovation (DI) Hub.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Names Isobel Day as Its 2022-2023 Newman Civic Fellow
Taking action in addressing issues of inequality and political polarization, demonstrating motivation and potential for long term civic engagement and engaging with others to create social change are all ways one could be committed to service. These qualities are the requirements for the Newman Civic Fellowship and traits that Isobel Day, Newman Civic Fellow, exemplifies.

Career and Community Studies and the Bursar’s Office Partner to Help Students Develop Workplace Skills
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Career and Community Studies (CCS) program has partnered with the Bursar’s Office to provide opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop professional skills and help them transition into the workforce. Ellie McGregor, a fourth-year student currently in her final semester in the CCS program, has found great success and made solid contributions in the office while honing her business skills. She is an example of what this program can do for students.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Associate Lecturer and Student Becomes College Finalist in NPR Podcast Challenge
National Public Radio (NPR) has whittled down and decided on the college finalists in its College Podcast Challenge. ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ at Ashtabula Human Services Technology associate lecturer and journalism student Joan Steidl is one of ten students from across the country who became finalists.