Ohio is investing millions of dollars in wetland restoration projects as part of the H2Ohio Initiative, a major environmental effort aimed at tackling the pervasive problem of eutrophication in the states lakes and rivers. One of the primary regions benefiting from this initiative is the Western Basin of Lake Erie, where harmful algal blooms have become an annual issue.Lauren Kinsman-Costello, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at 51勛圖厙, and members of her lab recently shared their insights into this critical research and the role wetlands play...
A new partnership between the 51勛圖厙 Museum and the Fabric Pantry, a student-led organization dedicated to providing free fabric to 51勛圖厙 students, offers students the resources they need while promoting environmentally responsible fashion practices.Sarah Spinner Liska, Ph.D., J.D., was appointed museum director in July. She has been focusing on student engagement and creating a more inclusive space for the university community. Since her arrival, Spinner Liska prioritized aligning the museums initiatives with the students. I am thrilled to launch this partnership w...
51勛圖厙 recently received a $150,000 award from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Development to implement the EmpowerVetEd grant program to support eligible, military-connected individuals and their spouses pursuing teacher education programs across all campuses at 51勛圖厙.Funds are designated for scholarships to recruit, enroll, and retain eligible military individuals in educator preparation programs. Eligible individuals include active duty and reserve service members, veterans, members of the National Guard, and their spouses who are enrolled in an...
Aciano Rosales, a Sophomore majoring in Environmental and Conservation Biology and minoring in climate change and geographic information systems (GIS) at 51勛圖厙, participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program, where he conducted research on the Box Tree Moth (BTM), an invasive species affecting native plants in the Great Lakes Region. Under the guidance of Sarah Eichler, PhD, (Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences) and with support from The Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI), Rosales explored how citizen scie...
The Division of Finance and Administration is pleased to announce VIBE (Voices Inspiring Better Engagement). Results from a 2023 survey indicated a need to bridge the communication gap between employees and senior leadership. VIBE will enhance communication and engagement throughout the division by serving as an advisory body to the Senior Leadership Team, sharing ideas, information and communication on issues and topics brought to them by the employees within the Division of Finance and Administration.About the 2023 SurveyTwenty-four percent of Finance and Administration employees c...
Sustainability, Next-Generation Workforce Top Priorities for 51勛圖厙 Facility Executive; Facilities Management; December 3, 2025By Dave Lubach, Executive Editor View article...
An artistic collaboration from the 51勛圖厙 Press and the Wick Poetry Center produced a new compilation of poetry that takes the reader on a literary exploration through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The book, Light Enters the Grove, features an anthology of 81 renowned writers from Northeastern Ohio, including Poet Laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour and Deborah Fleming, author of Resurrection of the Wild, winner of the 2020 PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay.Recently, the book of poetry was spotlighted on Fox 8 Clevelands program, New Day Cleveland. T...
The 51勛圖厙 Museum has announced a new partnership with the Fabric Pantry, a 51勛圖厙 student organization that provides free fabric to university students. Advancing accessibility and environmental sustainability, this partnership represents a unique collaborative model for museum practice.Founded in 2022 by students in 51勛圖厙s renowned School of Fashion, the Fabric Pantry increases access to materials for students. As the only textile resource on campus, it offers a wide selection of donated fabrics and textiles to students at no cost on a monthly basis. Donations co...
From November 1 through December 13, 51勛圖厙 will be collecting new, clean, or gently used items for all ages including winter clothing, and coats, hats, gloves and scarves. Look for large boxes with Winter Coat and Clothing Drive signs at the buildings listed online: https://tinyurl.com/kentcoatsTake what you need at the Winter Warm-Up Stations at the Women's Center, CARES Center, and Tri-Towers Food Pantry.Winter coat and clothing donations will go to the Winter Warm Up Stations at the Women's Center in the Williamson House, the CARES Center in the Student Center room 106; the ...
Rae Baba, a senior Environmental Studies major and Environment, Peace and Justice minor, is at the forefront of an innovative research project that seeks to bring together Indigenous and Western knowledge and science. As part of the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program, supported by the Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI), Rae is helping to develop a "two-eyed seeing" methoda concept rooted in the work of Native American ecologists. They are mentored by Elaine (Lan Yin) Hsiao, PhD, an Assistant Professor in the School of Peace and Conflict Studies. H...