Central State University - National Alumni Association

08/31/2026

WILBERFORCE, Ohio — Central State University opened the 2026 football season Saturday afternoon at McPherson Memorial Stadium, falling to rival Kentucky State University, 41-14, in the season-opening SIAC matchup.

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

Congratulations to CSU alumna Taya Kidd '08, Ohio's 2027 Teacher of the Year!

Taya teaches second grade at French Run Elementary in the Reynoldsburg City School District, where she's spent the last seven years proving that joyful learning works. Step into her room and you might find students reading upside down, glowing in the dark, dancing — or watching their teacher walk across a table. She calls it "controlled chaos," and her students call it the best part of their day.

A 2008 graduate of Central State University, Taya brings 18 years of early childhood and elementary experience to her classroom, along with a simple belief: every child can succeed, and it's her job to make sure they know it. Beyond teaching, she serves on her building leadership team and professional development committee, coaches freshman girls basketball at Pickerington North, DJs school and community events as "Ms. Cool Kidd," and is pursuing a graduate degree in multicultural education at Ohio State.

Congratulations, Taya — Ohio's students are lucky to have you. 🍎

08/31/2026

08/24/2026

Join us for Central State University’s Land-Grant Open House and discover how our innovative research, academic programs, and community outreach initiatives are advancing agriculture, sustainability, health, and economic development.

Guests will have the opportunity to connect with faculty, staff, and researchers while exploring the many resources and opportunities available through Ohio’s only public HBCU and 1890 Land-Grant Institution.

Land-Grant Open House
August 28, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Norman E. Ward Sr. Center - Parking Lot

For more information contact: Bre Matthews
P: 937-376-6312
E: [email protected]

Register Today: https://loom.ly/9xZKOBo

08/18/2026

The road to Homecoming 2026 is getting shorter, and there’s only one place we’re headed: CENTRAL.

From October 7–11, Marauders from near and far will return to Marauderland for five days of reunions, traditions, pride, and memories that can only be made at Central State.

Because no matter where life takes you… There’s No Place Like Central.

See you in 50 days, Marauders. 💛❤️

08/17/2026

The numbers are making a strong case for the HBCU experience.

A new national study found 70% of recent HBCU graduates are thriving, compared with 46% of Black adults nationwide. HBCU alumni also reported higher workplace engagement, with 46% engaged at work compared with 31% of U.S. workers overall.

Plus, 79% said their HBCU education was worth the cost, and 83% reported a strong sense of belonging during college.

HBCU grads, does this reflect your experience?

Read more: https://www.blackenterprise.com/hbcu-alumni-survey-graduates-outperform-national-benchmarks/