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Pamela and John Thayer stand side-by-side, smiling warmly at the camera in a brightly lit indoor setting. The woman, on the left, is wearing a black turtleneck layered under a white sleeveless knit sweater. The man, on the right, wears a grey patterned blazer over a white button-down shirt and a bold red-and-white striped tie. The background is softly blurred, showing hints of a white table and a window, suggesting a comfortable, formal, or celebratory environment.

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.

A composite image featuring two photographs with vintage aesthetics. On the left, a larger color photo shows Col. and Mrs. Richard Hallock posing together against a brick wall background; the man wears a dark suit and tie, and the woman wears a dark, patterned blouse and pearl earrings. Overlapping on the right is a smaller, vertical black-and-white identification card or document from the

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.

A high-tech cybersecurity operations center. In the background, several large wall-mounted screens display world maps titled

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.

Bishop presents $313K in congressional funding for campus public safety

February 06, 2026

Columbus State received $313,000 in federal funds to enhance campus safety through new police cruisers, technology and security cameras, improving emergency response and overall community safety.