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An’Jeanette “Ann” Beverly, ’20, MBA ’22, reached a crisis point during the COVID-19 pandemic as she was trying to finish her bachelor’s degree at �Ը������� University at Stark. During her last semester, this single mother in her forties was balancing the responsibilities of raising her teenage son, managing household expenses and pursuing her educational goals. Financial uncertainty threatened to interrupt the academic journey she had worked so hard to complete. “I had no money,” Beverly said. “I was so stressed out that I wasn’t going to be able to complete my schooling.” Then came...

Our PhD student, Jacob Harver, has had a busy year. Having successfully passed his prospectus defense, he’s teaching American History survey courses for the department and is writing his dissertation on Northeast Ohio economic history. But more than that, he is also a part of the fabric of Youngstown civic life. A recent interview with Youngstown’s CBS affiliate WKBN, and an article in the Youngstown paper The Vindicator, has raised his profile. Dr. Steigmann-Gall interviewed Jacob on his commitment to Northeast Ohio life and heritage.Richard Steigmann-Gall (RSG): So Jacob, tell us about the f...

When Tracy Laux, ’82, ’90, retired from �Ը������� in May 2025 after a 35-year career, he wanted to find a way to remain involved and continue supporting students. For Laux that connection had nothing to do with academics. Instead, he decided to take charge with a personal care items drive benefiting the CARES Center. As Faculty Senate emeritus and the emeritus representative of the KSU Retirees Association to the �Ը������� Faculty Senate, Laux organized the drive that brought faculty, administrators and retirees together to collect 200 personal care items for students in need. The donat...

�Ը������� Student Media has been selected as a featured fund for Giving Tuesday, creating exciting opportunities for alumni and supporters to make an impact on the next generation of journalists and media professionals.Donor support helps Student Media students gain hands-on experience beyond the newsroom, including attending conferences, connecting with industry professionals and developing the skills they need to launch their careers. While student fees and advertising revenue support salaries, professional staff and daily operations, philanthropic gifts help make additional learning opport...

More than 80 �Ը�������r alumni RSVP’d to celebrate a milestone a century in the making: 100 years of student journalism. At �Ը�������’s Homecoming 2026 parade, alumni served as grand marshals, rode on two floats and walked alongside fellow alumni to celebrate the newspaper that connects generations of student journalists. A special thank-you goes to �Ը�������’s Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement for helping bring the Stater’s history to life at the Homecoming tailgate. Attendees could explore that legacy through a timeline mural spanning the newspaper’s 100 years, a word se...

�Ը������� University's College of the Arts announces the four winners of the ArtsLAUNCH! 2026 Grant Competition, presented in partnership with the John S. and Marlene J. Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship. The winners were recognized Oct. 14 during the college's Art Without Limits event.Established in 2021, ArtsLAUNCH! supports undergraduate and graduate students pursuing new creative work and entrepreneurial ventures that contribute to the arts economy. Students submitted proposals in two categories: New Art, recognizing creative work demonstrating originality and artistic intent, and New Ar...

This Giving Tuesday, the �Ը������� University College of Nursing invites alumni, friends and supporters to make a lasting difference in the lives of future nurses by supporting the Nursing Simulation Fund. With a generous matching gift commitment from the College of Nursing Dean's Advisory Board, your generosity can go twice as far in preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. Giving Tuesday, a global celebration of generosity and philanthropy, will take place on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. At �Ը�������, this annual tradition extends beyond a single day, bringing together...

�Ը������� University College of Nursing celebrated an important milestone in sophomore nursing students’ education with its inaugural Clinical Pledge Ceremony, which replaces the college’s former White Coat Ceremony. The event marks the beginning of a new chapter as students transition from the classroom to clinical settings, where they begin applying their knowledge and skills to patient care. Held at �Ը�������’s Kent Campus, the ceremony brought together nursing students, faculty and college leadership. Family members and friends were invited to watch the ceremony via livestream.&nbsp...