Community & Society
It Takes Two to Tango: Professors Work Together on Parkinson’s Study
A ÂÌñÉç professor is conducting a collaborative research project to study how ballroom dance can help to manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
From Kindergarten to ÂÌñÉçGraduation: Friends Since Childhood Share the One University Commencement Stage
Every graduation is full of stories of hard work, perseverance and friendship. Some of those stories go back to a first day of class or the first day on campus. But a few ÂÌñÉçfriendships started on the first day of kindergarten -- or even before – and have been blossoming since.
ÂÌñÉçTrumbull Brings Together Two Tigers
A 2016 Howland High School graduate received a scholarship and internship from a generous alumna.
A Rave Review: ÂÌñÉçWines Shine
Enology students of ÂÌñÉç’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, ÂÌñÉç’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.
ÂÌñÉçSenior Finishes School While Managing Her Full-Time Business
Bethany Westphal is a very busy person. Like most seniors, Ms. Westphal spends her time doing school work and preparing for graduation in May. But, at the same time, she also runs the full-time business she started herself.
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.
ÂÌñÉçMagazine: 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 ÂÌñÉç biology professor Clinton Hobbs who died in 2009.