Community & Society
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Trumbull Brings Together Two Tigers
A 2016 Howland High School graduate received a scholarship and internship from a generous alumna.
A Rave Review: ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Wines Shine
Enology students of ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ’s Ashtabula Campus are leaving a lasting impact with their high-quality luxury wines. One local wine connoisseur was so impressed with the wines, he featured them in a recent article in the Akron Beacon Journal.
Review of Rules Could Help 'Books to Prisoners' Groups
A review of Ohio prison regulations could make it easier for charity groups to donate used books to Ohio prison inmates.
River Stanzas Project Gives a Voice to the Cuyahoga River
In May 2018, ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ’s Wick Poetry Center received a $90,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Since then, the center has been busy strategically planning and implementing the River Stanzas Project in communities around Northeast Ohio.
Food Pantry Opens on East Liverpool Campus
Flash’s Food Pantry officially opened in April, serving as a resource for students on the East Liverpool Campus who may need an occasional boost with putting food on their tables.
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ Magazine: Change Maker
KSU alumnus and gay rights activist Michael Chanak Jr. was determined to make a difference at his workplace, and his dedication to change prompted a global company to redefine diversity.
Late Biology Professor Hobb’s Bean Legacy Continues to Grow
The Record Courier recently highlighted the legacy of Hobb's Goose Beans, heirloom beans named after the late ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ biology professor Clinton Hobbs who died in 2009.
Women’s Lacrosse Team Aims to Shift Culture at ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ
¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ’s very first Women’s Lacrosse team is making an impact on the culture at ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ during its first year on campus. Since the team is new to ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ, players get to shape opinions and perceptions of the team and the players.
Creating Dreamers and Doers: Jasmine Long and Sharon Ware
Jasmine Long and Sharon Ware grew up in different neighborhoods, but their connection transcends residential blocks. Broken barriers now build the dreams to change their communities for the better.
Mental Illness Visualized Through Create Awareness Art Exhibit
Several ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ departments have come together to produce Create Awareness, an art exhibit located on the first floor of the University Library that focuses on using art to depict the personal experiences of ¶¡ÏãÎåÔÂæÃæÃÖÐÎÄ students, faculty and staff with mental illness.