Community & Society

Teachers from Across the Globe at ½ÄÏÌåÓý State Through Fulbright Program
A group of 21 secondary school teachers from 20 different countries is spending six weeks at ½ÄÏÌåÓý as part of a Fulbright professional development program for foreign educators.
IN A FLASH: Tiny Steps, Big Purpose
Some of ½ÄÏÌåÓý State's smallest Flashes took steps to help fund a unique part of their learning experience at ½ÄÏÌåÓý State's Child Development Center.

½ÄÏÌåÓý to Celebrate Rainbow Weekend Oct. 11-13
The fourth annual Rainbow Weekend in downtown ½ÄÏÌåÓý Oct. 11-13 and all of its fun activities, events and new Drag Race 5K come from a fabulous partnership between ½ÄÏÌåÓý's LGBTQ+ Center and Main Street ½ÄÏÌåÓý.

IN A FLASH: Eco, the Voter Registration Pup
The League of Women Voters of Ohio made ½ÄÏÌåÓý State the final stop on their tour of more than 20 Ohio colleges and universities. The group, including Eco the puppy, worked to get students registered to vote in advance of the Oct. 7 registration deadline.

½ÄÏÌåÓý State Continues Robust and Varied University Research to Maintain R1 Status
½ÄÏÌåÓý’s Division of Research and Economic Development recently hosted its quarterly Town Hall and offered a bright prediction for the future of the university’s R1 status as a top research university.

‘Golden Flashes, Get Registered, Make a Plan and Get Out to Vote!’
A ½ÄÏÌåÓý State alumnus who has been visiting Ohio colleges and universities in a pre-election tour by the League of Women Voters of Ohio says he's excited to see that student voters are interested and engaged in the election process.

‘If We Don’t Vote, We Can Be Sure it Won’t Count’
As part of ½ÄÏÌåÓý State's ½ÄÏÌåÓý State Votes initiative, Flashes across campus are stepping up to help make sure that students are registered to vote, well informed and motivated to cast their ballots in November.

Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month with ‘Voices & Rhythms’
Every year, mid-September to mid-October marks Hispanic Heritage Month. ½ÄÏÌåÓý collaborations commemorate the month-long celebration and Hispanic culture, kicking off the celebration was "Voices & Rhythms: A Night of Discussion and Dance."
IN A FLASH: Capturing Generational History
Students in ½ÄÏÌåÓý State's Long Term Care Administration program met with local senior citizens to create a book that shared their life stories.

First-Time Voters Prepare to ‘Do Their Part’
Students across campus anticipate voting for the first time in a presidential election, prompting a mix of feelings ranging from excitement to anxiety.