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McGilvrey Kidnap

From 1941: Former ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State President – KIDNAPPED!

In 1941, a writing exercise for high school journalists visiting ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State was centered around a fictional kidnapping of the university's first president, John E. McGilvrey. In a pre-internet version of a "home page takeover," the stories ran on the front page of the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Stater - without including information revealing that they were not real!

Tags: University News, Student Life, The Daily ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Stater, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State College of Communication and Information, Community Impact, History

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Fashion show 2024

Runway Creations Dazzle at Annual Fashion Show

A sea of silk and satin, leather and lace floated down the runway as ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµâ€™s Annual Fashion Show debuted to an enthusiastic crowd filling the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Student Center Ballroom Thursday night.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Student Life, Students First, Nationally Distinctive, School of Fashion

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Press Kit Image of Chef Kenny Gilbert

IN A FLASH: Celebrity Chef on Campus

Cleveland-born celebrity chef Kenny Gilbert is preparing some of his signature classic dishes for students at Eastway Center.

Tags: University Culinary Services, Students First, Nationally Distinctive, Student Life, Arts and Culture

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Assistant Professor Sara Koopman

Connecting Across Differences

The idea was simple: Physically connect people with the locations of the May 4, 1970, ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ shootings so they might better connect with each other.

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

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Meg Gidley of Blazing Bats

Student Thrown Curveball Hits It Out of the Park

Senior entrepreneurship major Meg Gidley has loved softball since she was three years old. It was in her blood. Then, injuries sidelined her playing career. So she started a coaching business. 

Tags: Student Life, Profiles, Students First

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2024 Honors College Graduates

Honoring Honors College Class of 2024

Honors College students graduating in spring, summer and fall 2024, along with distinguished faculty and alumni were honored at a special luncheon event in the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Student Center Ballroom. 

Tags: Students First, Honors College, Student Life, University News, School of Fashion, ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Student Center Ballroom

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Flash biking in front of the MAC

Power in Pedaling

Did you know that there are 13.2 miles of bike paths at ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State? ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State is bike-friendly and winning awards for it.

Tags: Student Life, University News, Community Impact

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Her Pink Library

IN A FLASH: Paint It Pink!

While celebrating their 10th anniversary on campus with Her Week and a schedule of events, student organization Her Campus ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13. 

Tags: Student Organizations, University Libraries, University News, Community Impact, Community & Society, Student Life

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Kaleigh McGreal Spring

‘This is Going to be My Crunch Time Right Now’

A soon-to-be ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State graduate has had a busy semester preparing for the School of Fashion's Annual Fashion Show and job hunting after graduation.

Tags: College of the Arts, School of Fashion, Student Life, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive

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2024 KSU Flight Team

IN A FLASH: Taking to the Skies

Last year, the The ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ State Flight Team brought home an impressive collection of competition trophies and the pilots are is ready to take flight to bring in even more wins this year.

Tags: Precision Flight Team, Competitions, Nationally Distinctive, Student Life, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Aeronautics, ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Airport

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