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Paws Up! for the first day of fall. 🐻🍂
The leaves may not be changing quite yet, but fall is officially here at Shawnee State. With nearly 400 trees across campus, there’s plenty of color to look forward to.
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Join us as we honor Branch Rickey, the Ohio native who signed Jackie Robinson and changed sports history.
Oct 22–24: panel discussions, a live play, and an exclusive walking tour of Branch Rickey Ballpark.
🔗 shawnee.edu/game-changers
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Applications are open for several of Shawnee State's health-focused programs, including nursing, allied health and rehabilitation sciences.
Learn more and apply at shawnee.edu/selective-degree….
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Constitution Day Challenge 🇺🇸
Students tested their constitutional knowledge, took on faculty in a lightning round, and had the opportunity to register to vote.
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Some Bears leave a lasting impact. 🎓 Help us recognize them by nominating an outstanding alum for a 2026 Shawnee State Alumni Award!
🔗 shawneestatealumni.com/award…
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Kicking off our new Paws Up! of the Week feature with the second-year OTA students on Bear Wear Wednesday! 🐻
Students, faculty and staff can submit Paws Up! photos through the link in this week's Shawnee News.
#ShawneeState #BearWearWednesday
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There's still time to register for the 2026 Bear Run 5K. Registration is FREE for SSU students and anyone 18 & under!
📅 Sept. 23
🔗 ow.ly/w7ZE50ZO1Z9
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Happy Labor Day! 🐻
Shawnee State University will be closed today, Monday, September 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Classes will resume tomorrow, September 8.
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Shawnee State is proud to welcome our largest freshman class in nearly a decade. More students are choosing SSU for our people, our programs and the opportunities that come with being a Bear. We’re excited to see what the Class of 2030 will accomplish.
#PawsUp #ShawneeState
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🏆 Know an outstanding Bear? Nominations are open for the 2026 Shawnee State Alumni Awards! Help us recognize alumni making an impact through their careers, communities and continued service.
🔗 shawneestatealumni.com/award…
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A great start to the semester! 🐻
Our Welcome Back Tailgate brought Bears together for an evening of free food and fun.
Thanks to the Hatcher family for hosting and to everyone who came out to celebrate the start of a new semester!
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📢 #ShawneeState is hiring an Assistant Professor of Psychology!
➡️ Apply now or share with your network to find the next SSU Bear » ow.ly/qhuy50ZFhuM
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It was a busy morning on campus as Bears made their way to class and kicked off a new semester. 🐻
#PawsUp!
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Convocation marked an exciting beginning for our newest Bears! Students had the opportunity to hear from university leaders and learn more about the resources available to support their success. 🐻
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This morning, our newest Bears enjoyed donuts and conversations with Shawnee State's deans and department chairs. It was a great opportunity for students to connect with academic leaders and learn more about the people who will support them during their time at Shawnee State. 🐻
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Welcome home, Bears! 🐻 Our newest students have officially moved in and are ready to begin their journey at Shawnee State.
#PawsUp!
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🏆🎓 Nominations are open for the 2026 Shawnee State Alumni Awards, recognizing alumni for achievement, service and impact.
Know a Bear who deserves recognition? Nominate them at shawneestatealumni.com/award…
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