Community & Society
蹤獲扦 Stark Strengthens Community Through Research
A primary goal of 蹤獲扦 is to engage the communities in which its eight campuses are located to fuel research, foster partnerships and economic development. As the countys public university, our role is to transform the community and to transform lives. We are impacting the future and helping to better Stark County, Seachrist said. We are the incubator for tomorrows ideas today.
蹤獲扦 Volunteers Impact the Lives of Others Beyond Campus
Every other Tuesday, student volunteers from the Campus Kitchen at 蹤獲扦 prepare dinner for the residents of the Kentway Apartment Complex, a government-subsidized housing complex on East Summit Street in Kent. At 5 p.m. residents gather in the dining hall and volunteers serve the meal which is prepared from food donated by Trader Joes.
蹤獲扦 Debuts Inside-Out Program, Holding History of Crime Class with Inmates at Area Prison
The class began with the normal jockeying of students some trying to find a seat, others attempting last-minute reviews with classmates before they had to present group projects, still others racing in at the last minute.
It Takes Two to Tango: Professors Work Together on Parkinsons Study
A 蹤獲扦 professor is conducting a collaborative research project to study how ballroom dance can help to manage the symptoms of Parkinsons disease.
From Kindergarten to 蹤獲扦 Graduation: 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 蹤獲扦 friendships started on the first day of kindergarten -- or even before and have been blossoming since.
蹤獲扦 Trumbull Brings Together Two Tigers
A 2016 Howland High School graduate received a scholarship and internship from a generous alumna.
A Rave Review: 蹤獲扦 Wines Shine
Enology students of 蹤獲扦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, 蹤獲扦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.
蹤獲扦 Senior 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.