University News

International Cook-off Provides New Culinary Journey for African Students
The entry of Team Rwanda and Team Nigeria into the annual cooking contest reflects Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State’s growing relations in sub-Saharan Africa, resulting in new groups of international students on campus. The Rwandan students are part of a group of 12 undergraduates sponsored by the Rwandan government who arrived at Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State for the fall semester to pursue degrees.

Connections and Enthusiasm Combine for Distinguished Teaching Award
A war reenactor, a history enthusiast and a 35 years veteran educator. However, the most important thing for Bradley Keefer, associate professor of history at Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Ashtabula, is the connections he makes with his students, leading him to earn the 2022 Distinguished Teaching Award.

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Gives Back
Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State is always engaged in giving back to the community. In light of the giving season, check out some of the incredible initiatives around campus that help those in need and find out how you can get involved.

'My friends do not receive anything close to this'
Vince Slomsky left Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State to be home with his new daughter and recently returned with a new appreciation for paternity leave.

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Stands in Solidarity With LGBTQ+ Community
In the wake of Saturday's mass shooting in Colorado, Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State gathered to process and reflect with the LGBTQ+ community.

Should I Stay or Go? Professor Weighs In On Future for Twitter Users
With all of the changes recently happening at Twitter with Elon Musk's new vision for the platform starting to take shape, what should Twitter users should do in regards to the platform?

International Flavors Fill Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Ballroom During Annual Cook-off
Two teams from sub-Saharan Africa made their debut on Thursday at Â鶹ӰԺ’s annual International Cook-off sponsored by the Office of Global Education.

Peace Baskets Program Back for 25th Year in Helping Needy Families
Members of the Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº community invite faculty, staff and students to join in creating Holiday Peace Baskets on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, between 9 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. at the King Kennedy Community Center, 6660 Garfield Road, Ravenna.

Enthusiasm and Innovation Earn Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences Professor Distinguished Teaching Award
Cynthia Osborn, lifespan development and educational sciences professor, is building confidence through stress balls. Well, stress balls and innovative teaching techniques she has honed for nearly 26 years.

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State is ‘ALL IN’ for Student Voting
Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State has been recognized for its efforts in support of student voters. The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge named Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State to its list of ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College student voting, which recognizes institutions for making intentional efforts to increase student voter participation.