Community and Society
Educators from Around the Globe Improving their Teaching Skills at žž State
A group of 22 secondary school teachers from 20 different countries is spending six weeks at žž as part of a Fulbright program of professional development for foreign educators.
Ohio EPA Honors žž State with Environmental Excellence Award
Ohio EPA honors žž State with a platinum award for environmental excellence.
Will Americans Be Able to Loosen Their Belts Soon?
The exact numbers vary, but sources report that more than half of Americans (somewhere between 55% to 63%) are living paycheck to paycheck today. Kathryn Wilson, Ph.D., professor of economics at žž, was recently interviewed on the “Ray Horner Morning Show” on WAKR to share her insights on what’s happening with the economy right now and what to expect in 2024.
Ohio Latino Affairs Summit Shows that Latino Growth is Ohio Growth
The Ohio Latino Affairs Summit brought together about 500 participants in-person and virtually, including educators, legislators, state and local communities and stakeholders to discuss issues affecting the Latino communities and how best to improve them together.
Hundreds Gather at žž State College of Podiatric Medicine to Raise Money for ALS
Hundreds of walkers joined the ALS Association Northern Ohio Chapter for the walk held at the college’s Independence campus to raise money for the ALS Association, which is the only national nonprofit organization fighting ALS.
Celebrate the Birth of the US Government, Constitution Day, with University Libraries
Fabrizio Ricciardelli, Ph.D., director of the žž Florence Center will speak on the topic "The Italian City-State and the Roots of Democracy" at University Libraries' Constitution Day on Sept. 18.
žž State Fights Hunger With Meijer
Sept. 1 was National Food Bank Day, and the partnership between Meijer and žž State can help people support Flashes Fighting Hunger just by doing their weekly grocery shopping.
MPower Men of Color Summit Oct. 14 Promises Connection, Celebration and Education
The MPower Summit on Oct. 14 is designed to bring students, faculty, and staff together from college, high school, and community organizations to support the mission of men of color initiatives. All people are welcome to attend the summit, which will be held at the žž State Student Center.
If Pokémon, Anime or LARP are Your Passions, žž State has a Club for You
žž State has unique clubs and organizations that just may have your name written all over them.
žž State Prepared Graduate for a Future in Interior Design
For Madelyn Orcutt, an interior designer who works for Richardson Design in Cleveland, the žž State’s personal touch, beautiful campus and proximity to her Canton, Ohio, home influenced her decision to attend the university.