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Central State University has launched the 1890 Marauder STEM Mentorship Program, a new peer-to-peer initiative designed to strengthen recruitment, retention and graduation rates among students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and agriculture. 

Feb 28 2026

Central State University will celebrate its 139th Charter Day on Tuesday, March 3, with a 24-hour Giving Day that invites alumni, friends, students, faculty, staff, and supporters to come together in support of student success and the future of the University.

Feb 28 2026
Campus News

The latest episode of the Central State University Podcast spotlights the recent campus visit by the WeHBSeeU TV documentary team as they captured the rising national attention on CSU’s Interdisciplinary Forensic Studies minor.

Feb 24 2026
1890 Land-Grant Programs

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.”

Feb 06 2026
1890 Land-Grant Programs

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.

Feb 06 2026
Campus News

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. 

Jan 30 2026
The People of CSU

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. 

Jan 30 2026
Alumni Relations

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. 

Jan 30 2026
Office of the President

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. 

Jan 30 2026