Alumni

Using Her Degree and Her Determination to Help Female Entrepreneurs
Mary Seats, a 2010 graduate of ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´, says she combined the tools she acquired while a student at ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State with her own passion and grit to create the successes she enjoys today.

Focusing on the Man Behind the Camera
Serving under four university presidents, Bob Christy is a witness to ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ history. His photos document the university's people, places and points in time. Get to know Christy as ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State Today takes a closer look at the man behind the camera.
Flash Families Celebrate Their Students
On September 29 and 30, families of ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State students were honored with fun events and activities during the university's annual Parents and Families Weekend.

IN A FLASH: We Are (Flash) Family!
A full schedule of fun activities is planned for Parents and Families Appreciation Weekend – Sept. 29 and 30 – at ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State.

Celebrating Flight Achievements: The College of Aeronautics and Engineering Pilot Pinning Ceremony
On Thursday, September 7, 2023, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ hosted the second annual Pilot Pinning Ceremony.

¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State CAED & Honors College Graduate Announced As 2023 Portz Scholar
The National Collegiate Honors Council has announced ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´â€¯College of Architecture and Environmental Design and Honors College  graduate Serene (Hawes) Montgomery as a 2023 Portz Scholar. Montgomery is the 11th honors student from ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State to be named a Portz&nb…
¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State Honors College Graduate Announced as 2023 Portz Scholar
The National Collegiate Honors Council has announced ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´â€¯Honors College graduate Serene (Hawes) Montgomery as a 2023 Portz Scholar. Montgomery is the 11th honors student from ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State to be named a Portz Scholar since the national competition began in 1990.  “Ea…
IN A FLASH: Four-Legged Flashes on Campus
¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State canines and their human companions came to the ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ Campus for the Dog Days of Summer.
Honors College 2023 Distinguished Faculty Award Winner Announced
The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon was held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in the ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ Ballroom to recognize seniors graduating in the spring, summer and fall of 2023. This ceremony also provides an opportunity for the Honors College to recognize faculty who have served the college with their time and efforts to allow for exceptional opportunities and experiences for Honors students.

A RECAP: The 37th Annual Senior Honors Luncheon
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, the ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ Honors College recognized graduating seniors at its annual Senior Honors Luncheon. This event congratulated Honors College members for their upcoming graduations in the spring, summer, and fall of 2023. Seniors were able to unwind as they met with staff and alumni to applaud their accomplishments. Attendees of the luncheon also heard from Denise Harrison, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Honors Faculty Award and Gary F. Bengier, recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Honors Alumni Award.