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A split image featuring Cora Pearl James holding a paintbrush on the left and the completed campus mural on the right.

Freshman artist’s mural transforms Main Campus, showcases student creativity

March 27, 2026

Students, led by art major Cora Pearl James, transformed the library loading dock into a vibrant mural, showcasing creativity and collaboration, while reflecting CSU’s commitment to student empowerment and community engagement.

Legacy Celebration honors 13 campus, community leaders

March 26, 2026

Columbus State celebrated students, employees, alumni and community leaders at its annual Legacy Awards program on March 24 for their significant contributions to service, culture and inclusion on campus and beyond.

A smiling young woman with long blonde hair, wearing a red Columbus State polo shirt, holds up a glass bottle of Coca-Cola. She is standing outdoors on a sunny day with a blurred campus green and buildings in the background.

Columbus State to become Coca-Cola-exclusive campus beginning April 1

March 24, 2026

As a Coca-Cola-exclusive campus, Columbus State will feature Coca-Cola products in all vending machines and benefit from corporate support, including scholarships, student programs, campus events and athletics.

A man in a navy suit and a woman in a turquoise blouse sit across from each other at a long gray table, engaged in conversation. The woman has long blonde hair and is resting her chin on her hand while holding a pen. In the background, other individuals are seated at the same table in a classroom or office setting, with a sign for an

New Employer Advisory Council to further build career-development bridge between Columbus State students, regional employers

March 12, 2026

Through the Employer Advisory Council, students will benefit from deeper connections between the university and employers, while employers and the region will benefit from a stronger workforce development infrastructure.