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Two Central State University students — Royalty Hightower and Donniesha Hawkins — were among nearly 200 who gathered recently at Arizona State University’s Tempe campus to participate in an intensive national roleplaying conference titled “Model USDA.”
Central State University Extension recently concluded its two-day Urban and Small-scale Farm Connection Conference at CSU’s Wilberforce campus, bringing together nearly 200 farmers, researchers, Extension educators, and partners from across Ohio to share practical solutions and farmer-led insights.
Central State University has opened a new Writing Center designed to provide accessible, faculty-supported writing assistance to students across grade levels, with a focus on building confidence, improving literacy and fostering academic success.
Marc DeWitt’s professional journey through higher education has taken him across residence halls, conduct offices, provost suites, and cultural centers. This fall, it brought him back to where it began.
DeWitt, a Central State University Class of 2003 alumnus, returned to his alma mater on Nov. 17, 2025, as Director of the Office of the Student Ombudsman, marking his sixth official role at the university and more than two decades of service in higher education.
When James Lacking walked across Central State University’s campus as a student, he never imagined he would one day return as a staff member helping students prepare for their professional futures.
Central State University President, Morakinyo A. O. Kuti delivered an inspiring message at the 41st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Celebration on Jan. 15, urging Ohioans to reflect on purpose, service and justice while honoring the legacy of the civil rights leader.
Two undergraduate researchers from Central State University’s Department of Agricultural and Life Sciences in the John W. Garland College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture presented their work at the Entomological Society of America’s national conference in November in Portland, Ore. Their presentations highlighted innovative approaches to improving honey bee health and resilience—an increasingly urgent challenge facing agriculture nationwide.
Central State University has strengthened its commitment to student success through a new partnership with the United Negro College Fund, securing more than $400,000 in emergency student support funding for the 2025–2026 academic year.
Central State University’s Interdisciplinary Forensic Studies minor received national attention on Monday, November 24th as Dr. Erin Lynch, host of WeHBSeeU TV on the QEM Network, visited campus to interview undergraduate researchers and faculty members whose work bridges the social sciences and chemistry.
Lynch and her documentary film crew spent the day filming students and professors for an upcoming episode of Forensic Files, a WeHBSeeU TV series highlighting how Historically Black Colleges and Universities are preparing the next generation of forensic scientists and researchers.
The exhibit blended traditional fine art with installation art and bio art — artwork that incorporates living organisms — transforming the gallery into an immersive learning space reflective of Smith’s teaching philosophy and creative vision.