Community & Society

What to Know About the East Palestine Train Derailment

½ÄÏÌåÓý and Jackson State University: Campuses Connected by Tragedy and Transformation
½ÄÏÌåÓý State students who traveled to Jackson State University during an alternative winter break trip had in-depth, hands-on exposure to survivors of the May 15, 1970, police shooting, which killed two people; the youngest Freedom Rider, Hezekiah Watkins; and the home of Myrlie and Medgar Evers, a National Monument.

How to Talk to Your Neighbor: Workshop Will Teach the Art of Community Dialogue
You know how at Thanksgiving dinner, everyone is trained to avoid the touchy subjects – politics, religion, money?

How Can We Best Support Mothers Experiencing Homelessness?
One ½ÄÏÌåÓý State researcher is working to understand how support services and housing can keep groups like single mothers out of vulnerable situations.

My Furry Valentine
A doggie kissing booth at the ½ÄÏÌåÓý Student Center today helped raise funds for service dogs in training.

The School Of Theatre And Dance Presents "Urinetown"
½ÄÏÌåÓý’s School of Theater and Dance is continuing is 2022-2023 season with the production of "Urinetown" running February 24 through March 5 in E. Turner Stump Theatre, located in the Center for the Performing Arts.

IN A FLASH: Inspiration Across Generations
Bernice King met with ½ÄÏÌåÓý State students before her keynote speech on Thursday, Feb. 2.

Quake Aftermath: Faculty and Students Rush to Connect with Loved Ones in Turkey and Syria
½ÄÏÌåÓý students and faculty struggle to deal with the death and devastation that Monday's earthquakes caused to their home countries of Turkey and Syria.

IN A FLASH: Standing Out in a Crowd
A new, interactive ½ÄÏÌåÓý State display debuted at a college fair last weekend.

Greater Cleveland’s LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment Launches March 2023
A groundbreaking interorganizational initiative led by ½ÄÏÌåÓý's College of Public Health aims to identify and address the most pressing needs of the LGBTQ+ community in Greater Cleveland.