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A new three-year, $833,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant is fueling research at ����ֱ�� State University that explores the environmental risks and resource potential of acid mine drainage (AMD) in Appalachian Ohio. The project involves science education initiatives, engaging ����ֱ�� State students with high school educators and students in firsthand research.Environmental Legacy and Rare Earth Element PotentialDavid Singer, Ph.D., earth sciences professor at ����ֱ�� State, has spent more than a decade investigating contaminants from abandoned coal mines. Having a background in miner...

Now through Jan. 30 (excluding winter break), donate new, clean or gently used items for all ages including coats, hats, gloves and scarves. Winter coat and clothing donations will go to a variety of locations to help people in need, such as the Winter Warm Up Stations at SRVSS in the Williamson House, the CARES Center in the Student Center room 106; the Flashes Fighting Hunger Winter Warm Up Station in Tri-Towers; the ����ֱ�� State Wilderness Wardrobe at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Learn more about the coat drive and drop-off locations....

Let's Meet Natalie:����ֱ�� State University junior Honors College student Natalie Holland is from the small town of Johnstown, P.A., majoring in environmental studies and minoring in journalism.  She did not intend to apply to the Honors College at first. However, after receiving a letter from ����ֱ�� State outlining the benefits of the college, she decided to apply. Her decision has led to both academic and social success. Natalie has had an impactful journey at the university and in the Honors College the past three years, saying, “It’s been a really good experience so far...” She also added ...

 Small towns generate a lot of misconceptions, or so says a ����ֱ�� State University professor.Some believe that growing up in a small town can feel limiting or that the towns are outdated. For Jennifer Mapes, Ph.D., assistant professor of geography, author and cartographer, small towns not only break these stereotypes, but they have also provided a wealth of research.Mapes grew up in a small town, which sparked inspiration for her most recent book, "The New American Small Town: Lessons for Sustainable Urban Futures."“I also just thought that small towns were really understudied,” Mapes told...

The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2026 Edition Press ReleasePress ReleaseThe Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges—2026 Edition Is OutCollege of the Atlantic #1 on Top 50 Green Colleges ListNEW YORK, October 21, 2025 / The Princeton Review® today posted the 2026 edition of its annual Guide to Green Colleges —a free online resource the company has published since 2010 for college applicants interested in attending schools that practice and promote environmental responsibility.Accessible at www.princetonreview.com/green-guide, the 2026 edition of the&nbs...

Launching seed balls, learning about plants and insects, engaging with interactive games and coloring were just some of the events that the ����ֱ�� State University Child Development Center’s preschool and kindergarten classes participated in for Pollinator Day on Sept. 5.����ֱ�� State hosted Pollinator Day, its first event since joining Bee Campus USA in December of last year. Bee Campus USA is a program from the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, a nonprofit that works toward pollinator conservation.The event featured Undergraduate Fellows from the Environmental Science and Design Resea...

����ֱ�� State University's winter closure schedule for 2025 will begin Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, at 10:30 p.m. All offices will re-open on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.The December biweekly pays will be on Dec. 12 and 26. The December semi-monthly paychecks will be issued on Dec. 15 and 31.The January biweekly pays will be on Jan. 9 and 23. The January semi-monthly paychecks will be issued on Jan. 15 and 30.Employees who are not eligible for paid leave include student employees, classified temporary staff, temporary agency staff, short-term unclassified appointments, unclassified intermittent appointments,...

A field of 172 fellows in ����ֱ�� State University’s 10th annual Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) showcased their research as they competed in the three-minute presentations. The fields were narrowed down to 51 first-and second-place winners.����ֱ�� State Today was present when the students who won first and second place in the competition were announced on Oct. 25 at a ceremony held in the Kiva auditorium. Find the 2025 SURE winners here.SURE is sponsored by the Division of Research and Economic Development, the Honors College and the Office of the President. In addition, S...

ESDRI Sustainability Forum: From NatureJoin the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute for a forum discussion with four experts on Oct. 21. In the presentations and conversation, we’ll be exploring varying work from nature, including foraging wild edibles, and demonstrating scientific data through art and natural fibers for ethical fashion. The conference is free to attend, but advance registration is required. Learn more and register for the ESDRI Sustainability Forum....

Celebrate Chem-O-Ween Friday, October 24 from 6:02-8:00 PM with ����ֱ�� State's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry! This is our spooky celebration of Mole Day and the end of National Chemistry Week!Featuring:Chemistry demonstrations with liquid nitrogen, fire, thermite, and moreHands-on demos: Make your own slime and elephant toothpasteHalloween triviaCostume contestMeet faculty and student organization representativesPrizes for contest winnersJoin the department for a night of fun, candy, and a celebration of the Halloween season. The event is free, but registration is required: Register h...