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How Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é’s Welcome Week Helps New Students Belong and Thrive

Welcome Week, marked by carnival rides, club introductions and special events, focuses on inclusivity and community to ensure every new student at Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é State University feels valued and connected

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Student Voices: What’s it Like to Live on Campus at Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é?

Current Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é students share honest advice about dorm life and making the most of their campus living experience

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Class of 2028 is Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é’s Biggest and Most Diverse

Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é State University welcomes largest incoming class, total enrollment and returning student population in its history

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Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é to Launch Realigned Academic Calendar in 2025

Three-term model will optimize academic experience for University’s 22,000 students

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2024 College Rankings: Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Rises in Washington Monthly College Guide

University is No. 2 in New Jersey and No. 57 in the nation in publication’s latest rankings

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Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Enhances Mental Health Support with New Zen Dens

Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é State University is strengthening its commitment to student mental health by introducing Zen Dens — dedicated spaces for relaxation and de-stressing. These new additions complement existing resources like counseling services, pet therapy and wellness programs.

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Computing Professor Receives NSF CAREER Award to Advance Human-Robot Collaboration

Research focuses on leveraging the value of human-robot partnerships

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School of Communication and Media to Become a College in 2025

Currently part of Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é’s College of the Arts, the School will become a stand-alone college in July 2025

Faculty Experts for K-12 Education Reporters

As students and teachers return to classrooms this fall, Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é faculty experts are available to offer commentary on a range of education-related topics including teacher training, student mental health, sex education, use of AI, bullying and more

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College Move-In Day Tips from the Pros: How to Plan, Pack and Say Goodbye

As Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é prepares for 5,000 students living on campus, the Residence Life team offers essential tips for parents and students to ease back-to-school transitions

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University Launches Four New Online Degree Programs

The fully online programs focus on in-demand career paths including psychology, accounting, business administration and social work

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Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Awarded $1 Million to Develop Unique Character Education Course Using Virtual Reality

With grant support from the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University, Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é is positioned to be a leader in offering innovative, character-focused coursework in its core curriculum