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Anyone who thinks they have a great idea for a new game is encouraged to take part in “Let’s Make the Rules: A Game Creation Experience” – an event that seeks to bring together neurodiverse and neurotypical individuals.   The challenge takes place from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 5, at the Design Innovation Hub and will help to kick off April as Autism Acceptance Month. The event is developed by ����ֱ�� State University’s Neurodiversity Research Initiative, sponsored by the Brain Health Research Institute and supported by the Design Innovation Initiative.What makes this event differ...

����ֱ��, OH – ����ֱ�� State University welcomed  Thijs Verhaar and Lyske Gais to the ����ֱ�� Campus on Wednesday, March 20 in Rockwell Hall. Sponsored by the Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series, Verhaar and Gais gave an engaging presentation and workshop about “Revolutionizing The Way of Knitwear Development.”Thijs Verhaar, founder of Knitwear Lab, a knit design lab and consultancy, also designs for his own label, Thijs Verhaar Knitwear. With over 30 years in industrial knitting, his creations are inspired by the vibrant colors and geometric patterns found in European culture and design. Ly...

 In mid-March, FT Magazine published an article titled No News is Bad News. “The U.S. has lost two-thirds of its newspaper journalists since 2005,” it noted. A commenter in a subreddit discussing the story declared flatly, “The golden age of small town corruption has already started.”Concerns like those voiced by the anonymous commenter, combined with renewed awareness of the role of journalism in democratic governance, are driving a massive philanthropic movement, Press Forward, dedicated to raising $500 million dollars in support of reinvigorating local news around the United States.Lea...

����ֱ�� State has been recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month since the early 2000s. This year a full slate of events is scheduled to recognize this important month. ...

The ����ֱ�� State University Women’s Center kicked off the first annual G.E.A.R. Awards this semester. The G.E.A.R. Awards stands for Gender, Equity, Advocacy and Representation. In the College of the Arts, Caitlin Kane, Ph.D., Linda Hoeptner-Poling, Ph.D. and Sohaela Rojas, a fashion merchandising student, were nominated for the award. The program aims to recognize individuals who help “turn the gears” for a more equitable future. Nominees are praised for their efforts in providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of gender, in various aspects of society such as social, political and econo...