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Antonio Gates at Hall of Fame

From ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ to Canton

¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State Magazine

August 2025

Behind the scenes with ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State grads shaping the Hall of Fame’s newest class — and honoring Golden Flash great Antonio Gates.

Preserving the Game

Meet the ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State alumni who curate the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s most anticipated exhibit — including a tribute to fellow alum Antonio Gates.

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Walking a Mile in Her Boots

Fiona Reckart’s mission to become a top commissioned officer in the Army’s Nursing Corps took coordinated teamwork to conquer two of ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State’s most demanding curriculums.

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Expeditions That Shape Tomorrow

Students pursue discovery, conservation, and culture across continents.

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Hello Dalí!

¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State’s School of Fashion helped bring rare Salvador Dalí paintings to the U.S. for their debut showcase.

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