Community Impact

IN A FLASH: In Our Nation's Capital
During an April trip to our nation's capital, representatives from ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State met with U.S. politicians as well as ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State students and alumni working in national government.
IN A FLASH: Putting Their Best Foot Forward
Ready to serve the community from the ground up, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï’s College of Podiatric Medicine welcomed 88 new graduates in its spring Class of 2024.

ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Opens New Police Academy in Twinsburg
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï hopes to address the police officer shortage by expanding its police academy to Twinsburg, Ohio, this fall.
IN A FLASH: Scenes From Commencement 2024
Exuberant celebrations and tears of joy punctuated one of the biggest weekends of the year at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State as the university welcomed its spring Class of 2024 graduates.
IN A FLASH: A Celebration of Graduates
Karamu Ya Wahitimu/Celebración De Los Graduados is an annual tradition celebrating all of ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's graduating African American, Native American, Latinx, Hispanic and Multiracial undergraduate and graduate students.

Environmental Studies in the Spotlight
The environment is something that many people take for granted. But it affects us all. Some recent ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï students spent the semester putting environmental issues front and center.

Chief Says Over and Out to Lifelong Career with ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Police Department
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Police Chief and Director of Public Safety Dean Tondiglia wasn’t legally old enough to be a police officer when he was hired by the ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Police Department.

Do Exercise and Cannabis Mix?
Researchers are trying to determine how many athletes are using cannabis products as part of their workouts and why. The results indicate it's more common than was thought.

Bird’s Eye View
Every spring and fall millions of birds migrate through Northeast Ohio on their way to or from their breeding grounds. With their song and bright colors, birds help brighten our campus after a long winter.

‘May 4 Moments’
In her first year as the director of the May 4 Visitor Center, Alison Caplan has enjoyed uniquely wonderful and "magical" experiences in how ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's history creates connections and inspiration.