Students First

An Empathetic Solution to the ‘Complexity of Teaching’
The Summit Professor of Learning Technologies and Professor of Educational Technology, Richard Ferdig, Ph.D., has had a multitude of students come through his courses. Each student has different preconceived notions, different goals and different reasons for joining his class.
Video: Marching Golden Flashes Get First Look at New Facility
On Nov. 18, ¹ú²úÂ×Àí President Todd Diacon and other campus members got their first look at the newly renovated ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Ice Arena, which now houses a state-of-the-art space for the Marching Golden Flashes.

Nationally Ranked, ‘Backyard’ Access
¹ú²úÂ×Àí’s 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.

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’ Performing Arts Library at ¹ú²úÂ×Àí 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.

Helping Students Navigate a Successful ¹ú²úÂ×Àí Experience
KSU Navigate, a new technology platform more than two years in the making, will fully launch on Nov. 18, giving ¹ú²úÂ×Àí students an easy and efficient way to schedule tutoring and academic advising putting them on track for success in their coursework.

First-Generation Students Share, Connect and Learn
As a first-generation college student coming from Wisconsin, I found the college experience nerve-wracking. I didn't have anyone nearby to support me, and I didn’t know anyone who had this shared identity. ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's "I Am First Week" honors us and our struggles.

IN A FLASH: Post-Election Paws
The University Library hosted a "Post-Election Exhale" event to help students destress with crafts, tips from ¹ú²úÂ×Àí's Counseling and Psychological Services and friendly, fuzzy therapy dogs.

¹ú²úÂ×Àí Student Witnesses Research Launch to International Space Station
Mackenzie Guy visited the Kennedy Space Center to watch as her research project blasted off toward the International Space Station, marking a milestone in her academic journey.

Flash Focus: Allison Remick
Meet Allison Remick, a junior pre-veterinary zoology major with a minor in vocal music and a member of the Honors College from Grove City, Ohio. Her career dream is driven by her deep passion for animals and a desire to make life better for creatures that can't speak for themselves.