AI-generated image of students marching from Midjourney.com.

A campus divided? CSU student political leaders speak up

Student leaders of Cleveland State University’s two leading liberal and conservative political organizations discuss growing polarization on campus and why preserving open, respectful dialogue is key to keeping political tensions from boiling over.
Bloomberg Faculty Senate Meeting

CSU senate echoes low faculty morale, hears the latest on funding and SB1

As Ohio’s Senate Bill 1 begins to take effect on campus, an increasing number of CSU faculty are speaking out about their concerns for its impact on their classrooms.
Student staff working at WCSB

CSU shuts down student-led WCSB, hands control to Ideastream

Cleveland State University handed over control of the university’s student-led radio station to Ideastream on Friday, effectively shutting down 49-year-old WCSB 89.3. Perhaps unintentionally, CSU shuttered the station on College Radio Day.
Alison Bomgardner, WCSB manager

CSU student organization leaders rally against the Center for Campus Engagement

“We don't live to do this job – we need the job to live,” said Alison Bomgardner, WCSB general manager, at the rally protesting CSU's lack of communication with and support for its student organizations.
The Mareyjoyce Green Women’s Center after being emptied out.

CSU eliminates Office of Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement, Women’s and LGBTQ+ centers due to SB1, compliance reports

The Office of Inclusion Multicultural Engagement, The Mareyjoyce Green Office of Women’s Support Services and LGBTQ+ Student Services office have been closed, removing student health and wellness services tailored to the groups.
Dr. Peter Koritansky, the inaugural director of the Center for Civics, Culture and Society.

Meet Dr. Peter Koritansky, head of CSU's Center for Civics, Society and Culture

CSU hired Dr. Koritansky after the Ohio legislature in 2023 mandated that five of the state's 14 public universities set up centers to strengthen student understanding of U.S. history, politics and culture.
Eliza Tickhill, Education Away alum, center, helps register students at the Education Away Fair on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.

Education Away Fair showcases off-campus academic programs

The fair featured programs for traveling, studying and interning across the U.S. and abroad.
International Sign Language Day banner

Students celebrate International Day of Sign

Cleveland State students marked the U.N. recognized International Day of Sign Languages to raise awareness of the challenges people with hearing conditions face and how community members can get involved.
WKYC news director Julie Flynn

WKYC welcomes students for behind-the-scenes newsroom tour

Cleveland State and John Carroll students toured WKYC studios, learned about news production and heard from News Director Julie Flynn about her career and the importance of local journalism.
COMM-USRA-POSTERS Overview

CSU undergraduate students showcase their research at poster session

CSU-TV filming Fox 8 news anchor Todd Meany for a SportsFan documentary.

Focus on CSU-TV, a new student organization

Brayden Geier, CSU-TV president, gives background on the soon-to-launch club and what students can expect.

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