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Rep. Bill Dean (R-Xenia) presented a proclamation from the Ohio House of Representatives on April 4, 2024, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1974 tornado.

On April 4, 2024, members of the class of 1974 joined Central State faculty and staff for a panel, sharing the harrowing experiences of surviving the 1974 tornado.

Central State University joined U.S. Congressman Mike Turner’s office at the CSU-Dayton location on April 1, 2024, for a press conference announcing an over $11.2 million reimbursement from the IRS for Employee Retention Credits (ERC).

As the 50th anniversary of the 1974 tornado approaches, Central State University is reminded of the spirit of resiliency and perseverance embodied in students, alumni, faculty, and staff. 

Central State University will host its inaugural Career Signing Day from 2-4 p.m. April 3, 2024, celebrating the career achievements of students.

Lesa Taylor DeVond, '80, and Alma Brown, '81, of Central State University recall the terrifying hours during and afternoon the 1974 Xenia tornado. 

Central State University will host the 29th annual Communication Week from April 1-5. See the schedule of events. 

A team of Central State University students, Derrick Wilson, Nya Brunson, KeVonn Rayford, and Lois Ofori, has advanced to the National Qualifying Tournament of the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge in Torrance, California.

Arguably, no event demonstrates the indomitable spirit of Central State University better than the rebuilding after devastating tornadoes hit on April 3, 1974.

On the 50th anniversary of the 1974 tornado, Central State University will commemorate its spirit of resilience and perseverance.