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And we have lift off: After major self-discovery, this Peacock Scholar makes her ascent

September 04, 2026

Oliva was self-admittedly the “average” high schooler in Avon, OH. She wasn’t remarkable, she thought, even though she’d long...

Today’s students will one day join a talent pool and workforce that includes thousands of CSU graduates who have been influencing and advancing society’s collective good for the better part of 50 years.

Carter's second chance

Carter lives on his own and supports himself financially. It hasn’t always been easy. While attending Ohio State, he faced...

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Carter's second chance

Carter lives on his own and supports himself financially. It hasn’t always been easy. While attending Ohio State, he faced...

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Student Stories

Find out how your continued support of Cleveland State students is making a difference.  

Isaiah almost didn’t go to college.

Then CSU made it possible.

Carter's second chance

Turning opportunity into impact

Because someone believed

Where belonging becomes purpose

A door opened, a future changed

And we have lift off

After self-discovery, this Peacock Scholar makes her ascent

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