The Ambassador | Volume 2, Issue 1

Student leaders making an impact

Welcome to the first issue of the Ambassador newsletter in 2024! Students, faculty, and staff have been making incredible strides in leadership development as Central State University continues to implement 2024-25 strategic priorities. CSU is off to a exceptional start by analyzing programs and services, creating efficiencies, and celebrating a culture of academic success for students on campus and across the world. Read on to learn how Marauders are making positive impacts in their communities, the state, and the nation.

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New first-time freshmen delight in receiving acceptance letters

Central State University provided exciting news just before the holidays as a large batch of new first-time freshmen received their acceptance letters, welcoming them to join the CSU family. About 85% of the 609 students were offered scholarships, said Arletha McSwain, Ph.D., vice provost for Access and Enrollment Management.

Featured video: Winter Illumination

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Sophomore launches student chapter of Association for Computer Machinery

five students and a professor sit around a table at an early meeting of the new student-led chapter of the association for computer machinery

Kettering, Ohio, native Dylan Damiano, a Central State University sophomore majoring in Computer Sciences and Mathematics (Honors College), has spent the last few months establishing a chapter of the global Association for Computer Machinery (CSU ACM) that will officially kick off in the 2024 spring semester. Read more

Central State ramps up program to teach future educators how to teach reading

Central State University preservice teacher candidate Jahari Hannah introduces research on the importance of phonemic awareness hearing sounds in language as a foundational skill for teaching students to read

Central State is renewing its commitment to bolstering its College of Education courses that teach future educators how to teach effectively. A recent report indicated that fewer than half of Ohio's elementary school teachers graduated from higher education institutions whose teacher prep programs received a satisfactory grade. Read more

A recipe to warm your heart

Hearty Bean Soup

Enjoy a Hearty Bean Soup this month courtesy of Central State University Extension and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. Get the recipe

Photo credit: Cynthia Harriman

college students attend the company exhibition at the 2022 RISE to the challenge summit at central state university

Area students, including those from Central State, were enthused to attend the first RISE Summit in 2022. Check out the agenda for more information.

Last call to RISE to the Challenge in 2024

Central State University is excited to offer the second RISE to the Challenge Summit: Engaging a Bold Future. Don't miss out on the ultimate event where you'll leave feeling motivated, empowered, and fully equipped to conquer any challenge that comes your way!

137th Charter Day Convocation

Celebrate 137 years of academic excellence at the annual Charter Day Convocation beginning at 10 a.m. March 5 at Paul Robeson Cultural and Performing Arts Center. Watch for more information about this exciting time as details are finalized!

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Pete Day director of facilities management at central state university at his office desk

The People of CSU: Pete Day, director, Facilities Management

As the second semester of the 2023-24 academic year commenced, Central State University's campus teemed with energy. Amidst ongoing construction activities, the University welcomed Pete Day, director of Facilities Management.

The People of CSU is a regular column produced by Central State University. Email Alissa Paolella, editor, at apaolella@centralstate.edu, to nominate a faculty or staff member.

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GIVE TO CSU

The Ambassador is a University Communications publication designed to keep students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, friends, and others informed about news and developments at Central State University. To share your story ideas, questions, and comments, contact Alissa Paolella, editor, at apaolella@centralstate.edu or the Office of Public Relations at publicrelations@centralstate.edu.

Student leaders making an impact

New first-time freshmen delight in receiving acceptance letters