Students First

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. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø'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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Counseling and Psychological Services and friendly, fuzzy therapy dogs.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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
51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's "R1" classification by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Are You Experiencing Election Anxiety?
Jennifer Knott of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Counseling and Psychological Services offers advice and resources to help students manage stress and anxiety around the coming elections.

Balancing School, Family and NASA
A full-time internship at NASA. Studying for a degree from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. Add two small children to the mix. This is daily life for Ukrainian native Kateryna Karelina. And she loves it.