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Big Man With Big Smile Not Afraid of Big Moments

�������� State’s 6’9” center with a deep, booming voice is an imposing force having earned a spot in the starting rotation during his freshman year, but spend a few moments with the team’s top big man — the oldest of seven children — and you’ll find him friendly and approachable.

What a Difference a Year Makes

Chris Payton and Miryne Thomas committed to �������� State one day apart last April. While they didn’t know one another, they bonded as transfer players and have helped lead their team to March Madness.

Golden Eagles Basketball Alumnus Named Coach of the Year

Former Golden Eagles basketball standout, Zach Camporese, has just been voted high school Coach of the Year in the Florida Athletic Coaches Association, 6A, District 9 and Overall Coach of the Year for all classifications of District 9 by his peers.

Equity Champion: Judy Devine

Judy Devine has been called the matriarch of �������� athletics.  

�������� State Alumna, now U.S. Congresswoman Emilia Sykes U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes addresses the power of a public university education.

While a student at ��������, U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-OH-13) dreamed of taking the stage as a dancer in New York City, not as a congresswoman in Washington, D.C. But today she’s a star in the eyes of many, with her federal legislative debut drawing attention beyond Northeast Ohio. 

During her visit to �������� at Stark on March 14, Congresswoman Sykes talked about the power of a public education that’s affordable and close to home.

Analyzing Cancer Migration So We Can Stop It

Hanbin Mao and Yaorong Zheng, both professors of chemistry and biochemistry, are conducting research on the mechanical modulation of cell migrations using DNA nanoassemblies to stop cancer migration.

�������� State’s ROI Was Center Stage at Recent Board of Trustees Meeting in Columbus

President Todd Diacon took the opportunity to make the presentation “�������� State Works” at the Board of Trustees meeting, which was held at Le Meridien Columbus, The Joseph. The presentation illustrated how �������� State prepares its students for job readiness. Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education Randy Gardner and the new President of the Inter-University Council Laura Lanese attended the Board of Trustees meeting. 

IN A FLASH: Predatory Plants

Some plants on campus are hungry for more than just water and sunlight. 

Homecoming Brings Smiles, Memories for Senderoff

It’s been nearly three decades since Rob Senderoff walked around downtown Albany, New York, with the same eyes as the young men he now coaches.  

Siren Send(er)-Off!

The �������� community gathered Wednesday at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center to send off the Golden Flashes to the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. Go Flashes!

IN A FLASH: 5,044.5 Miles to ��������, Ohio

A special university partnership connects two far-apart points on the globe.

Gearing Up for Game Day: Basketball Tournament Page Launches, Watch Parties Announced

Looking for information about ��������’s men’s basketball team and the 2023 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament? The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has launched a 2023 NCAA Basketball Tournament page to assist Golden Flashes fans.