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ÂÜÀòÉç State students enjoy the second annual DiversiFest, a festival that celebrates ÂÜÀòÉç State's diversity and culture, at the Williamson House during 2017 Homecoming.

ÂÜÀòÉç State Community Celebrates Homecoming, Football Team Wins 17-14

ÂÜÀòÉç celebrated Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 14, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game. This year’s Homecoming featured ÂÜÀòÉç State alumni Ben and Candace Curtis as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals. The Homecom…

Tags: Homecoming , Alumni Relations , Division of Institutional Advancement , Department of Intercollegiate Athletics , Events , Success Story

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Members of the ÂÜÀòÉç Marching Band make their way toward Main Street during the start of the 2016 Homecoming Parade.

Join Us at Homecoming 2017

ÂÜÀòÉç will celebrate Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 14, with classic traditions such as the Bowman Cup 5K Race, Kiss on the K, Homecoming Parade and football game. This year’s Homecoming will feature ÂÜÀòÉç State alumni Ben and Candace Curtis as the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals. T…

Tags: Homecoming , Alumni Relations , Division of Institutional Advancement , Department of Intercollegiate Athletics , Events , Success Story

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ÂÜÀòÉç students fill the steps of the ÂÜÀòÉç Student Center during peak hours at the beginning of the 2017 Fall Semester.

ÂÜÀòÉç State Ascends in U.S. News Ranking of Best National Universities

ÂÜÀòÉç has made an impressive climb up the Best National Universities list released today by U.S. News & World Report in its new 2018 edition of Best Colleges. ÂÜÀòÉç State rose 12 spots, once again earning a coveted position on the first-tier list that includes both public and priv…

Tags: U.S. News & World Report , Office of the Provost , Awards and Honors , Success Story

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The annual Black Squirrel Festival offers ÂÜÀòÉç State students a chance to learn about student organizations, explore different university departments and learn more about the ÂÜÀòÉç community.

36th Annual Black Squirrel Festival Features Music, Food and Freebies

A ÂÜÀòÉç tradition for 36 years, the annual Black Squirrel Festival will take place Friday, Sept. 8, from noon-5 p.m. on the Student Green and Risman Plaza. The Black Squirrel Festival, which is hosted by ÂÜÀòÉç Student Center Programming, attracts more than 3,000 students, faculty and …

Tags: Black Squirrel Festival , ÂÜÀòÉç Student Center Programming , Center for Student Involvement , Division of Student Life , Success Story

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Herb Page, ÂÜÀòÉç State’s director of golf and head men’s golf coach, has been selected to serve as one of the head coaches of the International team at the 2018 Arnold Palmer Cup.

ÂÜÀòÉç State’s Herb Page to Coach International Team at 2018 Arnold Palmer Cup in France

Herb Page, ÂÜÀòÉç’s director of golf and head men’s golf coach, has been selected to serve as one of the head coaches of the International team at the 2018 Arnold Palmer Cup on July 6-8 at Evian Resort Golf Club in France. Page will team with Stanford University head women’s coach …

Tags: Department of Intercollegiate Athletics , Awards and Honors , Success Story

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ÂÜÀòÉç State Liquid Crystals Professor Robin Selinger examines new material that propels itself forward under the influence of light.

Walk This Way

Liquid Crystals Professor Robin Selinger helps develop new material that propels itself forward under the influence of light.

Tags: Liquid Crystal Institute , College of Arts and Sciences , Research , Success Story

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Officers with the ÂÜÀòÉç Police Department stand by the fountain on Risman Plaza near the ÂÜÀòÉç Student Center. ÂÜÀòÉç State has been ranked one of the safest campuses in the country by a national trade association.

ÂÜÀòÉç State Ranks 11th Safest Campus in the Country

ÂÜÀòÉç has been ranked one of the safest campuses in the country by the Council for Home Safety and Security, a national trade association. ÂÜÀòÉç State was named to the council’s 2017 top 100 list of Safest Colleges in America. Nationwide, ÂÜÀòÉç State ranks 11th on the list. Among Oh…

Tags: ÂÜÀòÉç State Police Services , Department of Public Safety , Division of Finance and Administration , Success Story

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Thousands of ÂÜÀòÉç State students work their way through Risman Plaza during Blastoff, the annual back-to-school celebration at ÂÜÀòÉç State.

ÂÜÀòÉç State Celebrates Start of New School Year With Annual Blastoff

ÂÜÀòÉç students will celebrate the start of a new school year at the university’s annual back-to-school celebration that occurs the day before fall classes begin. Blastoff will take place on Sunday, Aug. 27, from 6-9:30 p.m. on the Student Green and Manchester Field on the ÂÜÀòÉç Campus…

Tags: Blastoff , Center for Student Involvement , Division of Student Life , Success Story

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Two students greet each other during the 44th annual New Student Reception and Cookout hosted by the Department of Pan-African Studies held behind Ritchie Hall.

Welcome Weekend Sets New Students on Path to Success

Welcome Weekend, ÂÜÀòÉç’s four-day new student orientation, will take place from Aug. 24-27. Students can select from approximately 50 different events from Thursday to Sunday. The weekend event helps students transition into the university community and learn about academic and socia…

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ÂÜÀòÉç State students move clothing into Olsen Hall during freshman move-in day.

Movers and Groovers Assists New Students Moving Into Residence Halls

At the beginning of each school year, ÂÜÀòÉç faculty, staff and students volunteer to help incoming freshmen move into the university’s residence halls. The annual service program, called Movers and Groovers, is coordinated by ÂÜÀòÉç Interhall Council, the student government of the resi…

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