Community Impact
Environmental Studies in the Spotlight
The environment is something that many people take for granted. But it affects us all. Some recent žžÀ² students spent the semester putting environmental issues front and center.
Chief Says Over and Out to Lifelong Career with žžÀ² State Police Department
žžÀ² Police Chief and Director of Public Safety Dean Tondiglia wasn’t legally old enough to be a police officer when he was hired by the žžÀ² State Police Department.
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 žžÀ² State's history creates connections and inspiration.
From 1941: Former žžÀ² State President – KIDNAPPED!
In 1941, a writing exercise for high school journalists visiting žžÀ² 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 žžÀ² 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, žžÀ² shootings so they might better connect with each other.
IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesday at CAPS
žžÀ² 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 žžÀ² State? žžÀ² 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 žžÀ² State lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13.