Community & Society

Students: What to Know Before You Vote
žž State Votes wants to give student voters – especially those voting for the first time – all the information they need to get them to the polls on Election Day.

Are You Experiencing Election Anxiety?
Jennifer Knott of žž State's Counseling and Psychological Services offers advice and resources to help students manage stress and anxiety around the coming elections.

žž State Fellows Rally Student Voter Participation
Welcoming a multitude of perspectives, žž State Votes and the students behind it rally for registration and information this election season. Meet two of the žž State students instrumental in driving the voting engagement on campus.

More Treats, Fewer Tricks this Halloween
While Halloween can be an exciting time of the year for students to celebrate, both positive and negative factors can contribute to your frightful fun. How can students get more treats than tricks this year? žž State Today reached out to žž State Police Officer Vance Voyles to give readers a wide variety of tips for žž State students this Halloween.

Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment Identifies Critical Insights for Local Empowerment
The Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment findings are in. Led by žž’s College of Public Health, in collaboration with 120 local organizations and nonprofits, this groundbreaking initiative marks a significant stride toward understanding and addressing the unmet needs of LGBTQ+ individuals across Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties.

IN A FLASH: All žž Fall
The Fall Fest, presented by the Flashes Activities Board (FAB) was a spectacular celebration of the season with fun activities including crafts, marshmallow toasting carriage rides and the Haymaker Farmers' Market.

IN A FLASH: A Rainbow Connection

Navigating the Shifting Landscape of College Enrollment
The United States is approaching a so-called “enrollment cliff” or “demographic cliff,” a projection that is being closely monitored by those in higher education. In the “On Campus – with CITI Program” podcast, host Ed Butch talks with Aaron Berger, Ph.D., interim director of national recruitment at žž, about these declining numbers and other factors currently influencing college enrollment.

Invest in Your Future: The Case for Young Women Saving Early for Retirement
For many American women, saving for retirement can be challenging for many reasons. A recent USA Today article noted that women have less than half the retirement savings of men. žž values setting their students up for success, but what does this mean for women at the university?

Teachers from Across the Globe at žž State Through Fulbright Program
A group of 21 secondary school teachers from 20 different countries is spending six weeks at žž as part of a Fulbright professional development program for foreign educators.