Community Impact

From 1941: Former 天天吃瓜 State President 鈥 KIDNAPPED!
In 1941, a writing exercise for high school journalists visiting 天天吃瓜 State was centered around a fictional kidnapping of the university's first president, John E. McGilvrey. In a pre-internet version of a "home page takeover," the stories ran on the front page of the 天天吃瓜 Stater - without including information revealing that they were not real!

Connecting Across Differences
The idea was simple: Physically connect people with the locations of the May 4, 1970, 天天吃瓜 shootings so they might better connect with each other.

IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesday at CAPS
天天吃瓜 State staffers from Counseling and Psychological Services wore teal in support of their colleagues at the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services' Teal Tuesday campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Power in Pedaling
Did you know that there are 13.2 miles of bike paths at 天天吃瓜 State? 天天吃瓜 State is bike-friendly and winning awards for it.

IN A FLASH: Paint It Pink!
While celebrating their 10th anniversary on campus with Her Week and a schedule of events, student organization Her Campus 天天吃瓜 State lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13.

天天吃瓜 State Alum is a Natural When it Comes to Parks, Rec and Tourism
Since childhood 天天吃瓜 State alum Jessica Clonch has wanted to combine her love of the outdoors with her career. Now, to her delight, she鈥檚 living the dream.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Awards Additional $300,000 to 天天吃瓜 State鈥檚 Spirit of Motherhood Program to Combat Infant Mortality and Prevent Preterm Births
天天吃瓜鈥檚 Angela Neal-Barnett has been working diligently to build up the Spirit of Motherhood program with the goal of reducing trauma and stress symptoms experienced by its pregnant Black mother participants. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation recently awarded the program another $300,000 to continue its work over the next three years.

鈥榃hat Were You Wearing?鈥 More Than Just Clothes
The powerful 鈥淲hat Were You Wearing?鈥 art installation in the Center for Visual Arts is more than just clothes.
天天吃瓜 State Experiences Day of Activism
天天吃瓜 students exercised their freedom of speech rights on Tuesday, April 16, with opposing speakers appearing on campus the same day.

Bettering Communities One Initiative at a Time
The University Research Council recently selected winners of the Bettering Communities Pilot Grants, a prestigious award aimed at fostering initiatives that advance research while benefiting local communities.