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The �����ƽ�� Museum, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and the �����ƽ�� State School of Fashion announce “Fashion & Feather,” a cross-disciplinary exhibition exploring the beauty, complexity and cultural significance of feathers.Opening on Earth Day at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, the exhibition will be on view April 22 through Oct. 11, bringing together historic fashion, ornithological specimens, cultural objects and contemporary student designs to examine the complex relationship between people and the natural world.Organized by species – including peacocks, os...

�����ƽ�� is preparing to introduce a major shift in its residential experience with the launch of Theme Communities starting in fall 2026. The new model replaces the long-standing Living-Learning Communities, which have existed on campus for more than 25 years.Planning for fall 2026 programming is taking place this spring, with a more tentative calendar of activities in the themes expected by summer.According to Jill Jenkins, senior executive director of University Housing, the change was prompted by both practical challenges and student feedback.“What’s happened over the last, pr...

Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but scholarships remain one of the most powerful ways to make higher education more affordable. They don’t just lighten the financial load; they open doors, expand opportunities and help students focus more on learning and less on financial stress.  At �����ƽ��, students have access to tools that make the search easier and more strategic, especially through ScholarshipUniverse, the university's personalized, scholarship-matching platform.Brenda Burke, associate vice president of Scholarships and Financial Aid in the Division of Enroll...

�����ƽ�� Libraries has gone mobile, so students, staff and faculty can more easily navigate the wide array of assets the library houses from anywhere.  The OhioLINK Mobile App is a new development rolled out by the �����ƽ�� Libraries Systems Team in February 2026.The Ohio Library and Information Network, OhioLINK, is Ohio’s statewide academic library association of over 80 institutions. Delivering IT infrastructure and content negotiation, the service provides communities with affordable access to digital research collections. OhioLINK saves its members more than...

POV shares insights from the �����ƽ�� community on important topics. Saloni Christian is a third-year student at �����ƽ�� State's College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio. Originally from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, Christian comes from a family of healthcare professionals – her father is a physician and her mother is a psychologist – and earned her undergraduate degree in biology with a concentration in pre-medicine/pre-podiatry/pre-dentistry at �����ƽ�� State in 2022 before returning to pursue her medical training. Her brother also attended �����ƽ�� State for his undergraduate and...

When Jessica Howiler steps into a family’s living room, she brings more than professional expertise. She brings a worldview shaped by years of studying and practicing Early Intervention across continents — and a deep commitment to the community where she first discovered her calling: Portage County, Ohio. Currently working as a Developmental Specialist and Early Intervention Supervisor at the Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Howiler’s professional path began at �����ƽ��’s College of Education, Health and Human Services, where she completed her early childho...

  New flavors debuted in The Hub, inside the �����ƽ�� Student Center, on March 18 with the grand opening of Bamboo.  Offering an Asian-influenced menu, Bamboo serves a variety of dishes, including customizable ramen bowls, spring rolls, pot stickers, beef and chicken with rice or noodles, and boba beverages.   The grand opening celebration, courtesy of University Culinary Services, included free samples of select menu items. Special thanks to Benjamin Begazo, marketing and communications, graduate assistant, Division of Student Life, for providing these phot...

Meet Julia McDonnell!"I love the opportunities we are given to create music with one another and to come together and share our love for music. Music is a beautiful thing, and �����ƽ�� State gives me the opportunity to share that with so many." Major: Jazz PerformanceMinor: Arts EntrepreneurshipGraduation Date: 2028Hometown: Cuyahoga Falls, OhioWhy did you choose �����ƽ�� State?Our professor, Bobby Selvaggio. Bobby does a great job showing his students the creative process of being a creative musician, and he does a great job offering students the one-on-one support that they need to learn the ma...