Student Life
Pandemic Graduates 2024: Starting College in 2020 Took Grit and Resiliency
51³Ô¹ÏÍø students who started college during the COVID-19 pandemic in Fall 2020 have shown great grit and resilience as they graduate in the class of 2024.
IN A FLASH: Welcome 2024 Lav Grads!
Ahead of university-wide commencement ceremonies, the annual Lavender Graduation ceremony honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally (LGBTQ+) students at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With Spring Commencement Ceremonies
In total, 5,182 degrees will be conferred this spring, consisting of 1,011 associate degrees, 3,092 bachelor’s degrees, 903 master’s degrees, 164 doctoral degrees and 12 educational specialist degrees.
Flashes Go Further to Complete Degrees with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Scholarships
The Flashes Go Further Scholarship Program has awarded nearly $50 million to more than 11,000 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students since 2021.
IN A FLASH: The Spirit of May 4
This year's May 4 Commemoration remembered the fallen and recognized the spirit of activism that is part of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's history and the university's foundational values.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Commemorates May 4, 1970
Against the backdrop of a new generation of student activism, the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community gathered to reflect and remember the student protesters killed and wounded on May 4, 1970.
Learning to Lead
51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Center for Student Involvement has more than 350 clubs and organizations for students. Dedicated to providing a great experience for all students, the center provides leadership development opportunities that foster student engagement.
He Believed He Could, So He Did: Ivory Kendrick is Elected USG Senator for College of Public Health
In the Fall 2023 sophomore Ivory Kendrick said he wanted to be a senator in University Student Government (USG). He made it happen.
Chief Says Over and Out to Lifelong Career with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Police Department
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Police Chief and Director of Public Safety Dean Tondiglia wasn’t legally old enough to be a police officer when he was hired by the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Police Department.
Pitch Perfect
Each year, April showers mean it's time for the John S. and Marlene J. Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship's annual spring pitch competition. And while showers bring us flowers, these pitches bring student ideas to life.