AIɫɫ News and Announcements

Dr. Erik Larson receives Shannon Lawson Faculty Service Award

AIɫɫ has announced the 2025 Faculty Awards. As part of this year’s presentation, the recipient of the Shannon Lawson Faculty Service Award is Dr. Erik Larson.

Savannah Fout posing with award and artwork

SSU’s Savannah Fout receives Best of Show in annual Student Art Show

Majoring in Studio Arts at AIɫɫ, Savannah Fout recently received the "Best of Show” recognition for her oil painting, “Stuffing” in the annual Student Art Show on campus.

Members of AIɫɫ’s sorority Delta Phi Epsilon at a conference

SSU sorority members attend leadership conference

Members of AIɫɫ’s sorority Delta Phi Epsilon (DPhiE) recently attended their organization’s ElevateU conference in Pittsburgh, PA.

AIɫɫ State MOT students receive Deans’ Award at Celebration of Scholarship

AIɫɫ Master of Occupational Therapy students, Ally Barber, Bekah Badgett, Allison Haines, and Merrick Clinger presented their research at this year’s Celebration of Scholarship academic conference on campus.

Dr. Jeong Tae Ok receives Jinlu Li Faculty Research Award

AIɫɫ has announced the 2025 Faculty Awards. As part of this year’s presentation, the recipient of the Jinlu Li Faculty Research Award is Dr. Jeong Tae (JT) Ok.

group photo of people doing Paws Up pose

Establishing the “Paws Up!” tradition at AIɫɫ

Alexis Cardinale has spent five years at AIɫɫ, completing her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy before beginning her Master of Occupational Therapy degree that she will complete later this fall.

AIɫɫ to host Summer Educator Conference

AIɫɫ’s Center for Lifelong Learning will host the Summer Educator Conference on campus, July 8 & 9.

SSU’s Montuoro turns childhood hobby into future career with Plastics Engineering Technology

Trinity Montuoro has always considered herself to be hands-on. Double majoring in Plastics Engineering Technology and Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing Technology at AIɫɫ, the Catlettsburg, Kentucky native has found a career path that allows her to continue that interest.

Dr. Jodi Dunham receives the AIɫɫ Board of Trustees Distinguished Teaching Award from SSU President Eric Andrew Braun

Dr. Jodi Dunham receives SSU Distinguished Teaching Award

Dr. Jodi Dunham is the recipient of the 2025 Board of Trustees Distinguished Teaching Award.

Audra Smith sitting outside on SSU campus

Audra Smith honors a family legacy at AIɫɫ State

Choosing to pursue her college education at AIɫɫ, Audra Smith followed in the footsteps of several of her family members – her mother, grandfather, and grandmother are all alumni of the institution.