Nationally Distinctive

Getting That Summer Advantage
For many students, especially Lilly Kensicki and Nina Lozada, žžÀ² State’s University Summer Advantage saves time and money – but it can also make dreams come true.

IN A FLASH: The Glow from the Grow
The greenhouses behind Cunningham Hall cast a warm glow at night.

Grant Expands Access to Groundbreaking App for Youth Living With HIV
A Northeast Ohio research team has secured a $5.7 million grant from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, part of the National Institutes of Health, to assess the impact of its Positive Peers app on the health outcomes of individuals aged 13-34 living with HIV. A pilot study found that when compared to those with HIV who didn’t use the app, those utilizing Positive Peers were more likely to be virally supressed and consistently engaged in medical care.

Mind, Body and Multiple Sclerosis
Marwan Shalih Maraicar challenged himself to explain cellular research on multiple sclerosis to a non-specialized public, and he walked away the People’s Choice Award winner.

Moving from Private Industry to Academia
Meet Raiful Hasan, a new assistant professor of computer science at žžÀ².

‘The View’ from žžÀ² State New York City Fashion
A unique class at žžÀ² State New York City Fashion immerses students in different aspects of living and working in the city.

Insect Declines Threaten Ecosystems, but Solutions Offer Hope
Insects, including dung beetles, are essential contributors to our ecosystem, but their populations are facing alarming declines, according to recent research. žžÀ² Associate Professor Christie Bahlai, Ph.D., an expert at tracking insect populations, spoke to Nebraska Public Media about the issue.

Coping with Anxiety: What Triggers it and How to Get Treatment
Angela Neal-Barnett, Ph.D., a psychology professor at žžÀ² and an expert in the field, emphasizes that triggers for anxiety disorders vary depending on the specific disorder.

IN A FLASH: Fall's Fire at žžÀ² State at Stark
The campus of žžÀ² at Stark is surrounded by a ring of fall's fiery colors.

Mad Skills: Workshop Offers Training on State-of-the-Art Equipment
žžÀ²â€™s Brain Health Research Institute sponsored a Research Skills Workshop, to allow students and faculty to learn how to operate the state-of-the-art technology located in the Integrated Sciences Building.