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TV2 covering Pres. Biden visit.

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. 

Tags: Student Media , Community Impact , Community & Society , Student Life , College of Communication & Information , School of Media and Journalism , In a Flash

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Students in leadership program

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. 

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Student Multimedia 3d Printer in action printing hearts

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.  

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Protest images

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.

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LaunchNET's February Pitch and Ponder event.

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. 

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Students writing notes at Kindness Station

Video: The Power of a Kind Gesture

You never know the power of a single kind gesture.
 
Members of our 51±¬ÁÏ community came together to spread some positivity to their fellow Flashes just in time for Random Acts of Kindness Day.

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Julian Grimes, president of Black United Students, tours the May 4 Visitors Center.

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.
 

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Golden Flashes gymnastics vs. NIU

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. 

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A 51±¬ÁÏ student walks by the kindness, respect and purpose wall graphic on the side of a building.

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.

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Mike Jackson

'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.

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