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Changes to the FAFSA: Important Information to Know

While the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has experienced changes over the years, the upcoming 2024-25 FAFSA year will introduce significant changes for students and families. These changes may have implications for students and their ability to gain access to federal financial aid.

Using Her Degree and Her Determination to Help Female Entrepreneurs

Mary Seats, a 2010 graduate of ��������, says she combined the tools she acquired while a student at �������� State with her own passion and grit to create the successes she enjoys today.

Kicking Off �������� State's Mental Health Campaign

On World Mental Health Day, �������� State is launching its own university-wide mental health campaign with a special event.

IN A FLASH: Moon Over Campus

Clear skies over campus provided a view of the moon next to the �������� State water tower.

Have You Updated Your Profile Yet?

Changes have now been made to Rave, ��������’s Emergency Communication System, which is used to send Flash ALERTS as text messages when important information needs to be distributed in a timely fashion, such as during a safety crisis or weather emergency. 

'The Importance Comes Down to Individuals Finally Being Seen'

A Native American student leader shares her thoughts on Indigenous Peoples' Day. 

Focusing on the Man Behind the Camera

Serving under four university presidents, Bob Christy is a witness to �������� history. His photos document the university's people, places and points in time. Get to know Christy as �������� State Today takes a closer look at the man behind the camera.

�������� State Graduate Wins National Teaching Prize

Jason Werstler, a 2001 �������� graduate who majored in education, is one of 25 teachers across the nation who were recently recognized for teaching excellence. He teaches construction at Massillon Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio. 

Give It Your Best Shot

Fall is the time to get protected from COVID-19 and flu. Appointments for shots are available at ��������'s DeWeese Health Center on the �������� Campus.

Everyone’s Got Something: Celebrating Disabilities

�������� State's Student Accessibility Services is celebrating October as Disability Awareness Month, with events and activities to spread the word to students that they are not alone in their struggle and that help is available. 

IN A FLASH: Fall Break, Already?

Thursday October 5 - Sunday October 8 is Fall Break at �������� State. 

Student Media Experience Leads to Dream Job for �������� State Journalism Graduate

While completing a two-month journalism fellowship in Arizona the summer after her college graduation, Anna Huntsman, ’19, found herself nostalgic for Ohio.

“I was around a lot of people from all across the country,” she remembers. “They would ask me, ‘What’s so special about Ohio?’ and I would have this answer about the camaraderie, the sports, the work ethic. I just found myself having these answers of really missing my home.”