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Rooted in sustainability: Columbus State earns 8th consecutive Tree Campus USA designation

February 20, 2026

Columbus State's commitment to sustainability and campus beautification earned it the Tree Campus USA designation from the Arbor Day Foundation for the eighth year in a row.

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Thayers’ generosity opens doors for students to career-building internships, field experiences

February 18, 2026

The newly created Thayer Scholarship is enabling students to pursue valuable internships and hands-on experiences across various fields, enhancing their career readiness.

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Mrs. Richard Hallock extends Columbus State’s military history focus through newly endowed speaker series

February 11, 2026

Myriam Hallock's philanthropic gift enhances Columbus State's reputation in military history and foreign policy, establishing a new lecture series and supporting an endowment that promotes academic research and community engagement.

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Cybersecurity Nexus Program transforming lives, Columbus workforce

February 10, 2026

The Cybersecurity Nexus Program's intensive, hands-on curriculum is equipping students to be competitive in today's tech workforce by helping them develop essential skills and earn industry certifications.

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Rooted in sustainability: Columbus State earns 8th consecutive Tree Campus USA designation

Thayers’ generosity opens doors for students to career-building internships, field experiences

Mrs. Richard Hallock extends Columbus State’s military history focus through newly endowed speaker series

Cybersecurity Nexus Program transforming lives, Columbus workforce

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Rooted in sustainability: Columbus State earns 8th consecutive Tree Campus USA designation

Thayers’ generosity opens doors for students to career-building internships, field experiences

Mrs. Richard Hallock extends Columbus State’s military history focus through newly endowed speaker series

Cybersecurity Nexus Program transforming lives, Columbus workforce

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