Community Impact
I PROMISE Fourth Graders to Take Over žž State’s Brain Health Research Institute
žž’s Brain Health Research Institute on Wednesday, Nov. 29, will welcome 94 fourth-grade students from Akron, Ohio’s I PROMISE School for a day of activities aimed at sparking their interest in science and technology.
Helping Those Who Help New Moms
Community healthcare providers in Northeast Ohio are encountering an increase in patients seeking maternal mental health services. žž State College of Nursing Assistant Professor James Tudhope and his research team aim to make maternal mental healthcare more integrated into regular practice and standard education.
IN A FLASH: A Celebration of Native American Heritage
The E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center at žž sponsored a series of events to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.
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.”
Planned Gift Endows Executive Director Position at žž State’s Wick Poetry Center
The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at žž that began in 1984 when brothers Bob and Walt Wick first established scholarships to support undergraduate poets at the university. This most recent gift of $1 million brings the family’s total lifetime commitment to the university to more than $3.5 million.
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.