Student Life
IN A FLASH: A Presidential Experience
Two student reporters from 51±¬ÁÏ had the opportunity to cover President Joe Biden's recent visit to East Palestine, Ohio.
Enhancing Students’ Leadership Skills
The new Leadership Certificate Program at 51±¬ÁÏ focuses on enhancing students’ intrapersonal, interpersonal, and socially just leadership skills.
The program is a culminated experience of what the Pepsi Leadership Center offers. From workshops and annual institutes (Culture of Care Institute and Student Leadership Institute) to leadership classes for credit, the center holistically paired these with 51±¬ÁÏ's Leadership Model and created a program that provides students with a comprehensive view of leadership.
51±¬ÁÏ’s ‘Hidden Gem’ Celebrates 25 Years
If you frequent the 51±¬ÁÏ Library for Starbucks and studying, you may not have noticed you were within feet of one of the most important resources for students on campus. The Student Multimedia Studio on the first floor provides a space for high academics and creative play for students, faculty and staff.
Helping Students Demonstrate Safely
51±¬ÁÏ has a strong history of student activism. The university wants to ensure students can exercise their right to protest, demonstrate and march about issues that matter to them. And to do it safely.
IN A FLASH: Perfecting Their Pitches
LaunchNET 51±¬ÁÏ hosts special events for student entrepreneurs to network, practice business pitches and share ideas with their peers.
Video: The Power of a Kind Gesture
Moving the ‘BUS’ Forward to Maintain its Strong Legacy, Honor its History
Julian Grimes, president of Black United Students, one of 51±¬ÁÏ's oldest student organizations, is working to maintain the legacy of the organization credited for starting the formal observance of February as Black History Month.
IN A FLASH: Record-Setting Victory at Home
The 51±¬ÁÏ Golden Flashes gymnastics team posted a decisive win at home - capturing four event titles.
Advancing 51±¬ÁÏ’s Core Values of Freedom of Expression, Respect and Kindness
51±¬ÁÏ’s new series titled Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding continues with upcoming programming for the university community. The next event, "Dialogue on Hatred: A Peacebuilder's Perspective," occurs on Feb. 22.
'The Most Effective Brands Tell A Story Over Time': Advertising Professor Reflects On Super Bowl Winners And Losers
Before Mike Jackson, ’78, returned to 51±¬ÁÏ as a professional-in-residence, he worked for renowned brands like General Motors and Coors on advertising campaigns, including Super Bowl ads. Today, he teaches advertising in the School of Media and Journalism and is faculty advisor for the 51±¬ÁÏ chapter of American Advertising Federation (AAF). Following Super Bowl LVIII, he provided insight into the advertising winners and losers for 2024.