University News

Childhood Dream of Teaching Turns Into Distinguished Teaching Award
Julie Cremeans-Smith's, Ph.D., passion for educating isn’t new. The professor of Psychological Sciences at Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº at Stark said she’s wanted to be a teacher since she was young. Her dreams came true and glowing nominations sent by students and faculty members earned Cremeans-Smith a 2021 Distinguished Teaching Award. This award is sponsored by the Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Alumni Association and is presented to three faculty members annually.

Leadership Update
Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº President Todd Diacon updated the university community on recent actions regarding the senior administration of the university.
Students: Starting the Spring Semester Safely
Faculty: Starting the Spring Semester Safely
Staff: Starting the Spring Semester Safely

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Approves 26 Named Spaces in New Crawford Hall in Recognition of $10.7 Million in Philanthropic Gifts
During its regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Dec. 15, the Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Board of Trustees approved naming resolutions for 17 spaces to be located in the future Crawford Hall based on philanthropic gifts of $100,000 or more. An additional nine named spaces were approved by Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State President Todd Diacon that were below the required Board approval threshold.

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Falls to Wyoming in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State jumped out to an early lead, but the Wyoming rushing attack was just too powerful as the Cowboys defeated the Golden Flashes 52-38.
Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State to Conduct a Test of the University Mass Notification System on Wednesday, Dec. 29
The safety of our community is our highest priority. To ensure our university mass notification system is working properly and most effectively, Â鶹ӰԺ’s Department of Public Safety will conduct a test of the telephone and building speaker components of the mass notification system on…
Famed Coach Lou Holtz Inspires Golden Flashes Ahead of Bowl Game
Coach Lew meet Coach Lou. Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Head Coach Sean Lewis, known as "Coach Lew" in football circles, got a moment to meet and hear from the other 'Coach Lou' with Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State roots -- famed college football coach Lou Holtz. Before Holtz rose to fame as a college head coach, he earned a d…