Community and Society

青年涩导航 Alum is a Natural When it Comes to Parks, Rec and Tourism
Since childhood 青年涩导航 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.

青年涩导航 Aeronautics Alum Teaches in the Classroom and Hires at his Companies
Nicholas Belluardo is a part-time faculty member at 青年涩导航 and the co-owner of four aviation businesses.

Healthy Communities Research Institute Tackles Today's Pressing Issues
The Healthy Communities Research Institute conducts interdisciplinary basic and applied research that will lead to the discovery of practices that 鈥渆nable people to thrive free of preventable diseases and injury.鈥

A Black Squirrel Taking a Bite Out of the Sun? Total Eclipse Myths Abound
青年涩导航鈥檚 Carol Robinson, Ph.D., will discuss eclipse myths and folklore during her presentation 鈥淎ll I Want to Know is: Where Did the Sun Go? The Total Eclipse of the Sun in Myths and Folklore.鈥

Carla Goar, Ph.D., Puts Sociology Expertise to Work as Director of Anti-Racism and Equity Institute
Carla Goar is director of the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute, which was established in the spring of 2021 and is one of many programs that the university has instituted to challenge racial inequality and advance equity for all

Understanding Antisemitism and Combating It
The "Understanding and Combating Antisemitism" discussion was a continuation of the yearlong initiative 鈥Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding,鈥 designed to engage the 青年涩导航 community and advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect, and kindness in all we do.

Ohio EPA Presents 青年涩导航 With Environmental Excellence Award
青年涩导航 is one of 48 schools, companies and organizations across the state honored by the Ohio EPA for taking exceptional measures to protect Ohio鈥檚 environment and for continued commitment to environmental stewardship.

Fighting Post-COVID Social Anxiety through ProjectConnect
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety and depression levels have been on the rise. The Healthy Minds Study for 2021-22 found that 44% of students reported symptoms of depression and 37% reported anxiety disorders. That is where ProjectConnect comes in.

High Schoolers Will Learn About Freedom and Citizenship Through 青年涩导航鈥檚 New Teagle Foundation Program
A pilot program in 2023 led to a $250,000 implementation grant from the for 青年涩导航 to establish , a program that will enable promising underserved high school seniors in Northeast Ohio to increase their college preparedness, civic engagement and a sense of belonging
Alumna鈥檚 Murals in Oscar Ritchie Hall May Link Past with the Future鈥
鈥疘n 1971, alumna Yvonne Bandy, a 青年涩导航 art and design major, painted two of the murals that now hang in Oscar Ritchie Hall.