Community Impact

How an Award-Winning Teacher Found Her Calling
After a few stops and starts, alumna Michelle Abrahamson Robell found her purpose in a fulfilling (and award-winning) career as a teacher.

Shining a Light on Black Maternity Care: Movie Screening and Panel Discussion Planned for Black History Month
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s Anti-Racism and Equity Institute, in conjunction with University Libraries, on Feb. 6 will host a movie screening and panel discussion for Black History Month addressing the increasing infant mortality rate among African Americans in Northeast Ohio.

IN A FLASH: Back on Track
There was an official ribbon-cutting for the new, high-tech running track that installed at the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Field House this summer.

IN A FLASH: Ice Arena Renovations Continue
Work continues on the renovations and improvements to the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Ice Arena.

Strutting Our Stuff: Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s School of Fashion to Help Raise Money for Ronald McDonald House Charities
Students, faculty and alumni from Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University’s world-renowned School of Fashion will be sending some of their most exciting designs down the runway on Feb. 8 in Haute for the House, a fashion show to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio.

Duck, Duck, Goose! How Waterfowl Impact the Health of Wetlands
Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State researchers are studying how the presence of waterfowl contributes to the health of wetland ecosystems.

IN A FLASH: Exploring Jobs on Campus

IN A FLASH: Strike Up the (All-Star) Band!
Students from area high schools came to campus for the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State All-Star Band weekend.

Flashes Step Up to Fight Hunger for Influx of People in Need
Usage of the Flashes Fighting Hunger food pantry has steadily increased since the pandemic, when the pantry remained open to serve the needs of the community. In addition, there has also been an increase in the number of international students using the pantry this past year as international student enrollment increased at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State.