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‘Purpose has no expiration date’: At 71, Johnson proves it’s never too late to learn…or teach

March 10, 2026

At 71, Glasenia Johnson is earning her master’s in special education—proving that purpose has no age limit as she channels a lifetime of experience into advocating for students who often go unseen.

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Experiential learning, Columbus PD partnership place students on the scene of crime investigation scenarios

March 05, 2026

Columbus State criminal justice students gain real-world investigative skills through immersive crime scene simulations created in collaboration with campus and city law enforcement mentors.

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Miracle Riders meet $1M fundraising goal; announce 2026 ride dates and continued support for Columbus State

March 03, 2026

Reaching their $1 million fundraising goal for nursing education, the Miracle Riders look to new ways to support the College of Education & Health Professions as they prepare for their 2026 multi-state Pony Express-themed ride.

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Cultivating curiosity: Hall ’25 credits research experiences, mentoring for doctoral studies, career outlook

February 25, 2026

Natural sciences master's graduate Whitney Hall, now pursuing a doctoral degree focused on mammal habitats and climate change impacts, credits hands-on research and faculty mentorship for her passion for scientific discovery.

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‘Purpose has no expiration date’: At 71, Johnson proves it’s never too late to learn…or teach

Experiential learning, Columbus PD partnership place students on the scene of crime investigation scenarios

Miracle Riders meet $1M fundraising goal; announce 2026 ride dates and continued support for Columbus State

Cultivating curiosity: Hall ’25 credits research experiences, mentoring for doctoral studies, career outlook

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‘Purpose has no expiration date’: At 71, Johnson proves it’s never too late to learn…or teach

Experiential learning, Columbus PD partnership place students on the scene of crime investigation scenarios

Miracle Riders meet $1M fundraising goal; announce 2026 ride dates and continued support for Columbus State

Cultivating curiosity: Hall ’25 credits research experiences, mentoring for doctoral studies, career outlook

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