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The spirit of Marauder pride filled the room as Central State University celebrated excellence, legacy, and leadership during the 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon. The event honored five remarkable inductees — Olympian Neil De Silva, basketball standout Allen Smith, volleyball great Kesha Adams, track and field champion Wayne Lawrence, and the legendary 2001–2002 Women’s Basketball Team — each representing a distinct chapter in CSU’s storied athletic history.

Central State University’s 2025 Homecoming, themed Through the Decades: A Legacy in Every Era, was a powerful blend of history, tradition and high energy that only an HBCU Homecoming can deliver. With alumni returning from across the country, students taking center stage, and sponsors showing steadfast support, the week became a family reunion, celebration and legacy-building experience.

Central State University proudly honored two of its most steadfast advocates, Ernie and Della Green, with the official naming of Residence Hall - Foundation Hall I during Homecoming celebrations on October 10. Surrounded by family, friends, alumni, and students who traveled from across the country, the Greens were recognized for their decades of support, leadership, and commitment to the University.

BIPOC tour of CSU among highlights of 5th annual conference

Central State University Athletics has unveiled an exciting new way to engage Marauder Nation with the launch of The Gold Standard podcast — a dynamic platform that gives fans a front-row seat to the stories, struggles, and triumphs of student-athletes and coaches. 

This immersive experience provided students with unique, hands-on research opportunities across five specialized laboratory groups.

The goal of her study is to propose strategies that could help MSMEs leverage BI to strengthen their competitiveness and make better, more informed business decisions.

Atsyo's career has focused on advancing agricultural technologies through research and development. 

Central State University Launches the Center for Career Exploration and Development