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Adeagbo in the Ohio Statehouse

Aging with Care Through Technology

As a doctoral student of sociology, Adedayo Adeagbo is doing her research on dignity care for aging people using advancements of technology in healthcare.

Tags: Health , Profiles , Community Impact , Community & Society , Student Life

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1040 Forms and a post-it note saying "tax time"

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Students Make Filing Less Taxing

With the intent of helping members of the community in need of tax assistance, Â鶹ӰԺ’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free income tax preparation services for low-income and elderly taxpayers while giving students real-world experience.

Tags: Students First , Community Impact , Community & Society

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birthday candles

Former Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Staffer Turns 110

Ethelyn VonHelmers Fitzsimmons of Mantua, who served as a secretary for three Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State presidents, will celebrate her 110th birthday on May 17.

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Graduate Commencement 2025

IN A FLASH: Celebrating Spring 2025 Commencements

It's commencement time at Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State! The university will welcomes more than 4,800 new graduates from the spring Class of 2025 in ceremonies on May 8, 9, 10 and 16. 

Tags: Spring Commencement , Commencement , Community & Society , Community Impact , University News

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Students in the an apartment

What College Students Should Know Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Buying Insurance

Choosing any insurance can be intimidating due to the number of options and types available. Two Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº professors with expertise in insurance gave Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Today readers advice on how to navigate the world of insurance with a focus on students.

Tags: Student Life , Students First , Community & Society

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May 4 2025 near Don Drumm's "Heart of Steel" metal sculpture

IN A FLASH: A Memorable Commemoration

The 55-year commemoration of the tragic events of May 4, 1970 at Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State included an extensive schedule of presentations, the annual candlelight walk and vigil and the commemoration ceremonies on May 4. 

Tags: May 4 , May 4 Commemoration , Community & Society , Community Impact

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Associate Professor of Geography Jennifer Mapes delivers the Jerry M. Lewis Lecture on May 2, 2025.

‘It Was Time for Me to Go Home’ – Geography Professor Combed May 4 Oral Histories in Search of Shared Humanity

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Associate Professor of Geography Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., has studied the events of May 4, 1970, through the lens of a map maker. 

Tags: Community Impact , May 4 , Community & Society , Research & Science , Nationally Distinctive

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Candlelight Walk and Vigil 2024

IN A FLASH: It's Not Just One Day

Remembering May 4, 1970 at Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State is not confined to just the events around the annual commemoration on campus, but is part of living and learning at Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State throughout the year.

Tags: May 4 , May 4 Visitors Center , Nationally Distinctive , School of Theatre and Dance , Community & Society

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Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Professor Emeritus Jerry M. Lewis, Ph.D., a faculty marshal on May 4, 1970, addresses attendees of the inaugural Jerry M. Lewis May 4 Lecture Series held in the Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Student Center Ballroom.

ToddCast Episode 3: Jerry M. Lewis

Join us on the Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State ToddCast as President Todd Diacon revisits a conversation with Professor Emeritus Jerry M. Lewis, Ph.D.

Tags: May 4 , Community & Society , Community Impact , May 4 Commemoration , May 4 Visitors Center

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Student tour guide Emma Butera talking about the aftermath of May 4

Students Guiding the History of Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State

The May 4 Visitors Center uses Â鶹ӰԺ’s history to help guide the community in understanding the past and applying it to the present. Tours conducted by student guides are a rich part of this process.  

Tags: Nationally Distinctive , May 4 Commemoration , Community & Society

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