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View of Florence, Italy, skyline

Four Decades Later, Study Experience in Florence Still Shapes Local Architect鈥檚 Work

Boardman-based architect Robert Mastriana was among the first class of students to study in Florence, Italy, through the university鈥檚 education-abroad program. He tells The Vindicator newspaper how that experience still influences his work.

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The Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry has seen a huge increase in users.

Flashes Step Up to Fight Hunger for Influx of People in Need

Usage of the Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry has steadily increased since the pandemic, when the pantry remained open to serve the needs of the community. In addition, there has also been an increase in the number of international students using the pantry this past year as international student enrollment increased at 91快活林 State.

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Terrie Harris rejoices in receiving her bachelor's degree after studying off and on for 27 years.

鈥楢 Promise Kept鈥

When she walked across the stage at commencement on Dec. 16, Terrie Harris realized a dream more than 25 years in the making. Life intervened often during Harris鈥 educational journey, but thanks to 91快活林鈥檚 regional campus system a diploma was finally hers in December. 

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Emily Speck is an environmental health specialist who graduated from 91快活林 State's College of Public Health.

Wanted: Environmental Health Specialists to Keep Our Air, Water and Food Safe

The shortage of environmental health specialists accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic but had begun well before the that, according to Matthew Stefanak, a semi-retired faculty member and a "public health ambassador" with the College of Public Health, which helps to create career-ready graduates for this in-demand field.

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91快活林 State graduate Mark Greer

Master of Ceremonies

Mark Greer, who earned his master鈥檚 degree in music from 91快活林 State in 2009, has been chosen to serve as executive director of Akron鈥檚 bicentennial campaign. His success exemplifies the sense of community and bright future created by Golden Flashes today.

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91快活林 State is graduating students prepared for the most in-demand jobs of 2024.

Job Market Bright for 91快活林 State Graduates

The newly released list of 鈥100 Best Jobs for 2024鈥 by U.S. News and World Report illustrates how 91快活林 has the majors that are preparing graduates to lead in tomorrow's workforce.

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91快活林 State's ninth president Michael Schwartz in academic regalia

Schwartz Remembered for His Kindness, Leadership and Generosity of Spirit

91快活林 State鈥檚 has been flooded with comments from alumni, former colleagues and friends about Schwartz鈥檚 kindness, his work ethic as a leader and educator and his genuine concern for his students.  

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91快活林 State is among the nation's safest college campuses.

91快活林 State Police Keep Community Safe While Engaging in Peaceful Discourse 聽

91快活林 State's No. 1 priority is the safety of its students, faculty and staff. This has been seen demonstrated over the past few months as the 91快活林 State community has held demonstrations related to the Israel-Hamas war and other issues, such as abortion. 

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91快活林 State President Todd Diacon applauds the graduating Fall Class of 2023 during a commencement ceremony.

President Diacon's Fall 2023 Commencement Speech Urges Graduates to Demonstrate Their Value as They Transition to Careers

91快活林 President Todd Diacon delivered the Fall 2023 Commencement address and told the graduates to demonstrate their value with patience and gentleness.

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(From left to right) 91快活林 Police Sgt. Anne Spahr and Salem, a black Labrador retriever, walk with 91快活林 State Police Officer Miguel Witt and Fredy, a Czechoslovakian shepherd, along the Lefton Esplanade on the 91快活林 Campus.

Paw Patrol: Meet the 91快活林 State K-9s

Learn more about the 91快活林 K-9s, past and present, and how they help keep the university safe.

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