Students First

Lunch Break Spotlight: Library Gives Performing Arts Students Time to Shine
University Libraries’ Performing Arts Library at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø hosted its Open Mic Lunch on Nov. 1, where students and university community members came together to showcase their talents and connect through live music.

Helping Students Navigate a Successful ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Experience
KSU Navigate, a new technology platform more than two years in the making, will fully launch on Nov. 18, giving ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø students an easy and efficient way to schedule tutoring and academic advising putting them on track for success in their coursework.

First-Generation Students Share, Connect and Learn
As a first-generation college student coming from Wisconsin, I found the college experience nerve-wracking. I didn't have anyone nearby to support me, and I didn’t know anyone who had this shared identity. ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's "I Am First Week" honors us and our struggles.

IN A FLASH: Post-Election Paws
The University Library hosted a "Post-Election Exhale" event to help students destress with crafts, tips from ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's Counseling and Psychological Services and friendly, fuzzy therapy dogs.

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Student Witnesses Research Launch to International Space Station
Mackenzie Guy visited the Kennedy Space Center to watch as her research project blasted off toward the International Space Station, marking a milestone in her academic journey.

Flash Focus: Allison Remick
Meet Allison Remick, a junior pre-veterinary zoology major with a minor in vocal music and a member of the Honors College from Grove City, Ohio. Her career dream is driven by her deep passion for animals and a desire to make life better for creatures that can't speak for themselves.

Building Support for Affordable Course Materials
¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø understands the financial impact course materials have on students and is taking measures to reduce those costs to Golden Flashes. University Libraries hosted the 2024 Affordable Course Materials Summit, the fourth of its kind, aiming to promote the use of inexpensive course materials among faculty.

Flash Focus: Emmanuel David
Meet Emmanuel David, a senior computer science major, and international student from Nigeria whose sights are set on becoming a cyber intelligence analyst.

A Guide to Campus Activism Protocol
Students are passionate. Pair that with ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹Ù꿉۪s rich history in activism and some amazing things can happen. The university aims to foster an inclusive community that makes students feel appreciated and supported even – and especially – when engaged in activism. But what are the best practices for students and student groups?

Presenting the Winners of the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Three-Minute Thesis Event
The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience demonstrates ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's "R1" classification by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.