Community Impact

Connecting Across Differences
The idea was simple: Physically connect people with the locations of the May 4, 1970, 51勛圖厙 shootings so they might better connect with each other.

IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesday at CAPS
51勛圖厙 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 51勛圖厙? 51勛圖厙 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 51勛圖厙 lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13.

51勛圖厙 Alum is a Natural When it Comes to Parks, Rec and Tourism
Since childhood 51勛圖厙 alum Jessica Clonch has wanted to combine her love of the outdoors with her career. Now, to her delight, shes living the dream.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Awards Additional $300,000 to 51勛圖厙s Spirit of Motherhood Program to Combat Infant Mortality and Prevent Preterm Births
51勛圖厙s 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.

What Were You Wearing? More Than Just Clothes
The powerful What Were You Wearing? art installation in the Center for Visual Arts is more than just clothes.
51勛圖厙 Experiences Day of Activism
51勛圖厙 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.

IN A FLASH: Cemetery Calling
Cemetery Calling, the newest play by 51勛圖厙 alumni and staffer Eric Mansfield premiered in Cleveland earlier this year. Another of Mansfield's plays, Trial by Fire, will be performed on campus in Fall 2024.