Community Impact
Changing Lives Through Education and Hope
žž State has been awarded a new Department of Justice reentry grant to make college enrollment and other support available for people starting over after incarceration.
Having a Ball at the žž Surplus Store
The žž Surplus Store helps the university liquidate assets in a sustainable and responsible way while offering unique items at low prices.
Hunting Down Hunger in Northeast Ohio
Summit Professor of Learning Technologies Rick Ferdig serves as coordinator for the Northeast Ohio chapter of the nonprofit Farmers & Hunters Feeding the Hungry, born out of one man’s mission to “transform a God-given resource of deer and livestock into food for those in need.”
IN A FLASH: Final Fall Farmers’ Market
The final žž State Farmers' Market of the fall semester moves indoors, inside the DI Hub, on Nov. 14.
Native American Heritage Month at žž State
žž is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with events throughout November.
IN A FLASH: Flashes at the Freeze Out
žž President Todd Diacon joined the Marching Golden Flashes and fans at Dix Stadium to cheer on our team at the annual Freeze Out Game.
IN A FLASH: A New Tradition for a Living Memorial
Planting bulbs on Daffodil Hill has become part of žž State's annual Veteran's Day Commemoration.
‘It’s a Beautiful Event to Honor Everything They’ve Done for Us’
The žž community came together to celebrate its values and honor fallen veterans on Daffodil Hill.
How Covid Created a New Career Path for Kacie Gikonyo
žž State alumna and former nurse Kacie Gikonyo has founded the Death Doula Collective, a nationwide group for death doulas, and plans to establish her own death doula school in the Cleveland-Akron area to provide clinical hands-on training.
Honoring Veterans for Their Service
žž paid formal tribute to all those who have served in the U.S. armed forces at its annual Veterans Day Commemoration.