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‘Trunk or Treat’ volunteers passing out bags of candy in Brownell Parking Lot on Saturday, Oct. 31. Photo by William Gagné
11/06/2026

‘Trunk or Treat’ brings spooky fun

Organizations and departments at the university welcome locals to enjoy a safe and fun version of Halloween trick-or-treating.
Distance Education Librarian Rebecca Hedreen sitting at the Research and Information Desk, showing off the “First Generation Special Collection” online exhibit she co-organized. Photo by Elena Panora-Jara
11/06/2026

First-Generation Students

The university honors their first-generation students with several celebrations and exhibits.
Staff and students during the memorial observance on Friday, Sept. 11 in the Academic Quad. Photo by William Gagné

University remembers 9/11

Members of the university community reflect on the impact of 9/11.
09/16/2026
Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Julia Irwin. Photo from SCSU Website

Provost Irwin highlights student success initiatives

By Kadisha Pierre-Louis News Editor Q: What are some of the biggest challenges facing freshmen and transfer students? A: “Being a first-time, full-time freshman and being a transfer student both involves new
09/09/2026
Interim President Sandra Bulmer. Photo: SCSU Website

Interim President Bulmer shares student resources

By Kadisha Pierre-Louis News Editor Q: What resources are available to students who are struggling?  A: “The Dean of Students Office is really a one-stop shop for a student who are in
09/09/2026
Families moving belongings on Aug. 22. Photos by William Gagné.

Class of 2030 celebrates move-in day

Students and Residence Life staff come together as freshmen move into their new homes for the school year.
09/09/2026
Interim President Bulmer delivering a speech during the New Student Convocation Ceremony on Monday, Aug. 24, on the Lyman Center stage. Photos by William Gagnè.

New Student Convocation marks a new chapter

“You chose Southern, now make Southern yours,” interim president Sandra Bulmer said.
09/09/2026
Lena Dunham, a writer and director, and Naomi Fry, staff writer at The New Yorker speaking at FAMESICK: An Evening of Stories and Togetherness in the John Lyman Center on Friday, May 1. Photos by Wade Barillaro

Lena Dunham hosts slumber party at Lyman

The John Lyman Center became the host of a teenage sleepover as Lena Dunham, a writer and director, took the stage on Saturday, May 1, for an evening of storytelling, conversation and
05/06/2026
Interim President Sandra Bulmer leading the Town Hall meeting in the Adanti Student Center Ballroom on Friday, May 1. Photo by Victoria Cruz

Town Hall meeting confronts growing deficit and budget

The highest cost is expected to be the upcoming faculty raises, estimated at around $6 million.
05/06/2026
Reusable pads made by students in the Makerspace room that will be sent to communities in Madagascar. Photo by Brianna Wallen

Students sew reusable pads for girls abroad

Students are creating Reusable Menstrual Pads, RUMPS, to address a critical barrier that prevents many girls in parts of Africa from staying in school: limited access to menstrual products.
05/06/2026
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