Cleveland State University facts for kids
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Former names
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Cleveland YMCA School of Technology (1921–1929) Fenn College (1929–1964) Cleveland Law School (1897–1946) Marshall School of Law (1916–1946) Cleveland-Marshall School of Law (1946–1967) |
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| Type | Public research university |
| Established | December 18, 1964 |
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Parent institution
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University System of Ohio |
| Accreditation | HLC |
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Academic affiliations
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| Endowment | $89.88 million |
| President | Laura J. Bloomberg |
| Provost | Nigamanth Sridhar |
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Academic staff
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511 |
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Administrative staff
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1,000 |
| Students | 14,118 |
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| Campus | Large city, 85 acres (34 ha) |
| Newspaper | The Cauldron |
| Colors | University green, fresh green |
| Nickname | Vikings |
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Sporting affiliations
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| Mascot | Magnus |
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Cleveland State University (CSU) is a large public university in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. It was started in 1964. The university opened its doors in 1965. It took over Fenn College, a private school that had been around since 1923.
CSU later welcomed the Cleveland-Marshall School of Law in 1969. Today, CSU is part of the University System of Ohio. It has over 120,000 former students. The university offers more than 200 different study programs. These programs are spread across eight colleges. CSU is known for its high level of research.
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University History
Public education in Cleveland began in 1870. The Cleveland YMCA started offering free classes. By 1921, this program grew a lot. It became its own school, called Cleveland YMCA School of Technology.
Just two years later, the school offered classes for a bachelor's degree. This is seen as the start date for Fenn College. The school officially changed its name to Fenn College in 1929. Fenn College used several buildings, including Fenn Tower.
In 1964, the State of Ohio bought Fenn College's campus. They wanted to create a new public university. This new school was for local students. It became known as Cleveland State University. Over the years, CSU grew very quickly. By 1997, it had over 15,000 students.
In 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic, CSU changed all classes to online learning. This helped keep students safe.
Exploring the Campus
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CSU's main campus is in downtown Cleveland. It is surrounded by major roads. There is also a smaller campus in Westlake, Ohio. This is part of the larger Cleveland area. In spring 2013, over 17,000 students attended CSU. This included both undergraduate and graduate students.
Campus Growth and New Buildings
Cleveland State University has added many new buildings. In 2006, a modern student Recreation Center was finished. Parker Hannifan Hall was also updated for graduate studies.
To help more students live on campus, new housing was built. Fenn Tower, a historic building, was turned into a dormitory. It used to have the world's longest Foucault pendulum. This pendulum was moved to the university archives in 2006.
The university worked with developers and the city. They added more housing, shops, and student-friendly areas. These new spots are mostly along Euclid Avenue. In 2010, Euclid Avenue was improved. This project added fast bus service. It connected downtown Cleveland to University Circle.
CSU spent $65 million to make the campus more residential. This included a new Student Center and Julka Hull. These buildings house the College of Education and School of Nursing. Both were completed in 2010.
In 2011, the Euclid Commons dorms opened. These offer apartment-style living for students. The university's Dramatic Arts Program also moved. It now uses the renovated Middough Building and Allen Theatre. This is part of a partnership with the Cleveland Play House.
In 2012, CSU opened the Galleries At CSU. They also partnered with the South China University of Technology. This allows students to get degrees from both universities. In 2015, a new Center for Health Professions opened. CSU works with Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). They train future healthcare workers for city areas.
In 2018, CSU started the School of Film and Media Arts. It is the first standalone film school in Ohio. It is located at Playhouse Square.
University Leadership
Cleveland State University is run by a Board of Trustees. This board has nine members. It also includes student and faculty representatives. The board and the University President make important decisions. They work to achieve the university's goals.
University Presidents
Here are some of the leaders who have guided the university:
- Harold Enarson, 1966–1972
- Walter Waetjen, 1973–1988
- Claire Van Ummersen, 1993–2001
- Michael Schwartz, 2002–2009
- Ronald M. Berkman, 2009–2018
- Laura J. Bloomberg, 2022–present
What You Can Study
CSU offers many different subjects and research opportunities. There are 70 main academic majors. Students can also choose from 27 master's degree programs. There are six doctoral degrees and two law degrees. CSU also works with the nearby NASA Glenn Research Center on research projects.
When Cleveland State University started in 1965, it had several colleges. These included engineering, business, arts and sciences, and education. In 2022, the university updated its structure. It now has eight main colleges:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of Health
- College of Law
- Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College
- Levin College of Public Affairs and Education
- Monte Ahuja College of Business
- Washkewicz College of Engineering
Some programs at CSU are very well-known. The Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs is highly ranked. It is known for urban policy and local government management. The School of Communication is also top-ranked for its research. The Monte Ahuja College of Business is highly respected. Its accounting students do very well on national exams. CSU was also the first university in Ohio to offer a master's degree in software engineering.
College of Law
The College of Law started as Cleveland Law School in 1897. A famous graduate of the College of Law is Tim Russert. He hosted the TV show Meet the Press. He graduated in 1976. The school was known as Cleveland–Marshall College of Law. In 2022, the name "Marshall" was removed.
Research at CSU
Cleveland State works with many groups on research. These partnerships are mostly within Ohio. They help students and faculty explore new ideas. Some of these partners include:
- Case Western Reserve University
- Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute
- NASA Glenn Research Center
- Great Lakes Science Center
- Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Student Life
Student Media
CSU has its own student-run radio station, 89.3 WCSB. Its powerful transmitter is on top of Rhodes Tower. Students also publish The Cauldron, an independent newspaper. The Cleveland Stater is another newspaper from the School of Communication. The Vindicator is CSU's art and culture magazine. The Gavel is a law school newspaper that won a national award.
Technology on Campus
CSU is part of the OneCommunity computer network. This network connects many non-profit groups in Northeast Ohio. It allows for big projects using a fast fiber optic network.
Student Groups
Cleveland State University has many student groups. These include fraternities and sororities. They offer social activities and community service.
Sports and Athletics
When the school was Fenn College, the sports teams were called the Foxes. When it became Cleveland State, the name changed to the "Vikings." This nickname is still used today. The school colors are university green and fresh green.
For many years, the mascot was Hägar the Horrible and his wife Helga. They appeared at games and in school materials. A new mascot named "Vike" was introduced in 1997. Then, in 2007, another new mascot named "Magnus" was introduced.
Cleveland State has 17 different sports teams. Most teams play in the Horizon League. The men's basketball team had a famous season in 1986. They were a low-ranked team in the NCAA tournament. But they upset two much stronger teams. They almost beat a team led by future Hall of Famer David Robinson.
The Vikings made another NCAA tournament appearance in 2009. They upset a highly favored team before losing in the second round. Some CSU teams play in different leagues. Wrestling competes in the Mid-American Conference. Men's lacrosse plays in the ASUN Conference.
A Football Team?
In 2008, CSU's president considered starting a football team. He wanted to see if it could pay for itself. Students voted on the idea. Most students liked the idea of a football team. However, many were not willing to pay extra fees for it.
Famous People from CSU
See also
- Krenzler Field
- Wolstein Center
