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Bloomberg addresses WCSB shutdown, funding woes, loss of international students and a tough semester as president

CSU President Laura Bloomberg, Ph.D., Stater interview, 12/2/2025.

By JANE MATOUSEK - posted December 16, 2025

In a wide-ranging discussion, Cleveland State President Laura Bloomberg, Ph.D., explained how the administration sees the shuttering of WCSB, how CSU will respond if ICE comes to campus, SB1, the budget, and what matters to her in the job.

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New Era Scholars promote campus and community connection

New Era Scholars board members along with New Era Cleveland members in front of the Justice Center after trial for The State of Ohio v. Antoine Tolbert on Aug. 1, 2025.

By RUBY DARWISH – posted December 9, 2025

The Cleveland State University student organization extends its reach through collaboration with New Era Cleveland, emphasizing service, support and student-led leadership.

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Student musicians take the stage at The Grog Shop

The Monday jazz combo opened Tuesday’s show at The Grog Shop with a stage full of brass, string, and percussion instruments, Nov. 18, 2025.

By NICOLE WLOSZEK - posted December 8, 2025

The Coventry Village venue hosted Cleveland State student music ensembles for a night of performance and passion, Nov. 18, 2025.

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Student creations shine at the fall 2025 Digital CSU Student Showcase

The Digital CSU Student Showcase in the CSU Student Center atrium, Dec. 2, 2025. (credit: Anthony Reed)

The Michael Schwartz Library sponsored the showcase in the Student Center atrium on Tuesday. Held every semester, the event gives Cleveland State students the opportunity to present their digital projects to their peers as well as faculty and staff.

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Men’s basketball falls to Missouri on the road

Ryan Preist (4) recorded a team-high four steals in Friday’s loss at Missouri, Nov. 28, 2025. (Credit: Cleveland State Athletics)

By GRACE SALTER | Cleveland State Athletics

Cleveland State men's basketball (3-6, 0-0 Horizon League) fell to Missouri (8-0, 0-0 Southeastern Conference), 86-59, on Friday afternoon at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri.

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Dean Gordon expands mentoring, launches new programs as Levin College develops strategic plan

Jill Gordon, Ph.D., has held the position of Dean of the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education since January 2024.

By ALEX MARTINEZ – posted December 3, 2025

The Levin College of Public Affairs and Education is working towards the launch of a new leadership program for undergraduate students and continuation of the multi-media publication that tells the stories of Levin.

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4 things to do around CSU week 15

By MORGAN ALTEN - posted December 3, 2025

As finals week approaches, week 15 at CSU offers students a mix of community building, philanthropy and end-of-semester entertainment – from a cozy Christmas brunch to a formal charity ball.

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Women’s basketball goes undefeated in CSU Invitational

Cleveland State’s Sarah Hurley (9) grabbed a team-high nine rebounds in the Viking’s 62-59 overtime win against Radford on Nov. 29, 2025 at the Woodling Gymnasium as part of the CSU Invitational.

By ANTHONY REED – posted December 1, 2025

Cleveland State hosted its third annual multi-team event from Nov. 26- Nov. 29, with the women winning all three of their games as they improved to 7-1 on the season.

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CSU students test their luck at CAB’s Casino Night

A wide shot of the first floor of CABsino in the CSU Student Center Atrium

Students gambled with mock chips for raffle prizes at the Campus Activities Board’s annual CABsino event on Nov. 21, which featured live music, a buffet and games of chance.

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Men's soccer falls to Marshall 1-0 in NCAA tournament

The Vikings huddle after their postseason run came to an end, Nov. 20, 2025 at Hoops Family Field in Huntington, West Virginia.

By ANTHONY REED – posted November 26, 2025

Cleveland State concluded its season on Nov. 20 with the loss to No. 12 Marshall in the first round of the 2025 NCAA tournament. Beaten but unbowed, the Vikings had a stellar season, capped with the Horizon League Tournament Championship.

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Community celebrates Thanksgiving with annual Vikesgiving event

Student volunteers at the entrance of Vikesgiving, handing out “Thankful For You” stickers, Nov. 20, 2025. (credit: Morgan Alten)

By MORGAN ALTEN - posted November 26, 2025

The smell of carved turkey and peach flambé filled Cleveland State University’s Viking Marketplace Thursday evening as hundreds of students, families and community members gathered for Vikesgiving, the university’s annual Thanksgiving-style celebration offering