Student Life

Making ½ÄÏÌåÓý State a Family Tradition
Kendra Minichello has just begun her sophomore year at ½ÄÏÌåÓý State. Her mother, Stacie Minichello graduated from the university in 1995. Over the summer, Kendra and Stacie were happy to answer questions about their ½ÄÏÌåÓý State experiences and share how attending ½ÄÏÌåÓý State is a tradition in their family.

Anne Ritts: A Fierce Female in Finance
Senior finance student Anne Ritts has built an outstanding resume during her time at ½ÄÏÌåÓý State, but with a full-time job already lined up for her after graduation, she will not have to worry about updating it any time soon. In her first three years here, Ritts has maintained membership in multiple finance organizations and a sorority, studied abroad, changed her major, and held multiple internships. Ritts’ next adventure will begin this summer in her career with PNC Bank in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Anti-Racism Training for Students: How Students Can Get Involved
The Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offers anti-racism training on ½ÄÏÌåÓý State’s campus, which consists of a series of sessions that include anti-racism workshops, Cultural Competency Basics & Awareness, Understanding Unconscious Bias, Leadership, Mindset & Care, Learning How to Be an Ally, and various additional topics on equity, inclusion, microaggressions and diversity.
Alumnus Who Aimed to Solve Major Problem Raises $25 Million
Alumnus Andrew Konya, '10, graduated from ½ÄÏÌåÓý with a degree in physics and started chiseling away at what is now his company, Remesh, in 2013. Remesh, has gone on to receive to continue expanding and creating solutions.
Alumnus Who Aimed to Solve Major Problem Raises $25 Million
Alumnus Andrew Konya, '10, graduated from ½ÄÏÌåÓý with a degree in physics and started chiseling away at what is now his company, Remesh, in 2013. Remesh, has gone on to receive to continue expanding and creating solutions.

CPM Awards Four Student Scholarships in Spirit of Canceled Alumni Reunion Weekend Events
Throughout the summer, the College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM) raised scholarship dollars in the spirit of Alumni Reunion Weekend that culminated in the announcement of this year’s four scholarship award winners.

½ÄÏÌåÓý State Student Winning Battle Against Cancer Thanks to New Treatment
½ÄÏÌåÓý psychology major Tanner Noble has been struggling with cancer for five of his last six years, but things changed dramatically for him with the approved use of a new treatment for teenagers and adults.

Join Us for Homecoming 2020 and Parents and Families Appreciation Week
Now that the fall semester at ½ÄÏÌåÓý State is in full force, we are excited to announce that two of our most anticipated traditions will be held during the month of October. (Photo from Homecoming 2019)

Downtown Discovery Days Wants Mask-Wearing Students
In partnership with ½ÄÏÌåÓý, Main Street ½ÄÏÌåÓý invites mask-wearing ½ÄÏÌåÓý State students to visit downtown ½ÄÏÌåÓý businesses for a chance to win great prizes.

½ÄÏÌåÓý State Geauga Students Dominate 2020 Writing Awards
Five students from ½ÄÏÌåÓý at Geauga distinguished themselves as writing award winners during Spring Semester 2020. Each was a student of Bonnie Shaker, Ph.D., assistant professor of English. While ½ÄÏÌåÓý State Geauga students have won a total of 16 awards from 2014 through 2020 in different categories, five winners in one year is a notable achievement.