Community Impact
žž State Fills Need for Addiction Counselors in Ohio
žž’s College of Public Health has taken steps to put more addiction counselors to work in Ohio.
IN A FLASH: Mobile Flashes Roll Out!
A mobile unit from žž State's College of Public Health is providing education, screening and wellness services to the community.
New Hike and Bike Trail Coming to žž
The proposed Lake Rockwell Trail is intended to serve as a “nonmotorized connection” offering access between parks, residential neighborhoods, schools and commercial areas, as well connecting to the Portage and Summit County Freedom hike and bike trails.
Online Marketplaces: Shop or Drop?
What do students think of online marketplaces like Temu, Shein, Wish and Amazon? žž State Today asked students. Many had mixed feelings about the trustworthiness of the platforms.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
žž celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 with a poster presentation to allow international students the chance to highlight women in their home countries and a service project to aid Days for Girls.
The poster presentation was followed by a panel discussion of students, faculty and staff talking about women’s issues and successes across their globe.
IN A FLASH: High Schooler's Photos Take Flight
A future Golden Flash visiting from Niles, Ohio, shared his photos taken at the žž Airport.
Who Experienced the Last Total Solar Eclipse in žž, Ohio?
There was no media coverage. There were no websites teeming with information. Not a single pair of paper eclipse glasses were handed out for safe viewing.
The last time žž experienced a total solar eclipse was nothing like the lead up to this year’s April 8 event.
IN A FLASH: The Truth is ... Downtown?
An art exhibition in the žž Downtown Gallery uses images of UFOs to evoke questions about reality in a world where truth is often reframed.
University Alumna and žž Native Named CEO of PBS Western Reserve
Natalie Pillsbury, who earned both a bachelor’s degree in 2007 and a Master of Public Administration in 2023 from žž, will begin her new role on March 20.
Improving The Community Through Geography
After two years of preparation, the Community Geography Lab is back. What started as a room filled with filing cabinets and old maps, turned into a colorful local resource filled with whiteboard-topped tables and maps lining the walls.