Community Impact

Do Exercise and Cannabis Mix?
Researchers are trying to determine how many athletes are using cannabis products as part of their workouts and why. The results indicate it's more common than was thought.

Bird’s Eye View
Every spring and fall millions of birds migrate through Northeast Ohio on their way to or from their breeding grounds. With their song and bright colors, birds help brighten our campus after a long winter.

‘May 4 Moments’
In her first year as the director of the May 4 Visitor Center, Alison Caplan has enjoyed uniquely wonderful and "magical" experiences in how žž State's history creates connections and inspiration.

From 1941: Former žž State President – KIDNAPPED!
In 1941, a writing exercise for high school journalists visiting žž State was centered around a fictional kidnapping of the university's first president, John E. McGilvrey. In a pre-internet version of a "home page takeover," the stories ran on the front page of the žž Stater - without including information revealing that they were not real!

Connecting Across Differences
The idea was simple: Physically connect people with the locations of the May 4, 1970, žž shootings so they might better connect with each other.

IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesday at CAPS
žž State staffers from Counseling and Psychological Services wore teal in support of their colleagues at the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services' Teal Tuesday campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Power in Pedaling
Did you know that there are 13.2 miles of bike paths at žž State? žž State is bike-friendly and winning awards for it.

IN A FLASH: Paint It Pink!
While celebrating their 10th anniversary on campus with Her Week and a schedule of events, student organization Her Campus žž State lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13.

žž State Alum is a Natural When it Comes to Parks, Rec and Tourism
Since childhood žž State alum Jessica Clonch has wanted to combine her love of the outdoors with her career. Now, to her delight, she’s living the dream.

‘What Were You Wearing?’ More Than Just Clothes
The powerful “What Were You Wearing?” art installation in the Center for Visual Arts is more than just clothes.