University News

College of Nursing Student Named Jonas Scholar Award Winner
Two-time ½ÄÏÌåÓý alumna and current Doctor of Nursing Practice student Nicole K. Lewis, MSN ‘20, was selected by Jonas Philanthropies, a leading national philanthropic funder of graduate nursing education, as a 2020-2022 Jonas Scholar Award Recipient.

Amoaba Gooden Among Notable Executives in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Amoaba Gooden, vice president of ½ÄÏÌåÓý State's Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, who has been named to Crain's Cleveland 2022 Notable Executives, is featured in Crain's 2022 Notable Executives in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Q&A.
Neuroscience Symposium Brought Top Researchers to ½ÄÏÌåÓý State
½ÄÏÌåÓý alumnus Earl Miller, Ph.D., a leading cognitive neuroscientist, and his wife Marlene Wicherski were recognized at the university’s 10th Annual Neuroscience Symposium, for their $2 million commitment to support research programs and students in ½ÄÏÌåÓý State’s Brain Health Research Institute.

½ÄÏÌåÓý State Students are Excited, Confused About Upcoming Mid-Term ElectionÂ
Some ½ÄÏÌåÓý State students who are first time voters expressed excitement as they hurried to class or the library on Oct. 31, 2022, a week before the midterm elections. Other students said they were voting, but they had not registered to vote before the deadline in Ohio which was Oct. 11, 2022, for the Nov. 8, election.

Applying to Graduate School? Learn Secrets From an Insider
As a senior at ½ÄÏÌåÓý in 2019, Ya’el Courtney recalls well the advice she was given about applying to graduate school – some was helpful, but a lot missed the mark.

Looking for Student Loan Debt Relief? Here’s What You Need to Know.
The University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at ½ÄÏÌåÓý State provided an information session to assist students, alumni and university community members with this student loan debt relief program. Brenda Dillon, assistant director of Student Financial Aid, provided attendees with the latest information regarding the program.

Surgeon General Highlights ½ÄÏÌåÓý State as Strong Example for Rest of the Country
The recently released a report on workplace mental health and well-being, and ½ÄÏÌåÓý was highlighted as a strong example of mental health support.

IN A FLASH: A ½ÄÏÌåÓý State Ghost Story
A ½ÄÏÌåÓý State employee shares a strange experience he had on the second floor of the Kiva.

Supporting Students by Listening Without Judgement
October marked Mental Health Awareness month at ½ÄÏÌåÓý. Although October doesn't align with the National Health Observance calendar, it was chosen because the need for mental health support peaks during October, according to Recreation and Wellness Services.

Graduate Students Use Three Minutes and a Slide to Expertly Explain Their Research Projects Â
The top nine presenters in ½ÄÏÌåÓý State's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) presented their research projects at the Kiva on Friday Oct. 28. The top three winners and a People's Choice award winner were chosen.