Community Impact

Do Exercise and Cannabis Mix?
Researchers are trying to determine how many athletes are using cannabis products as part of their workouts and why. The results indicate it's more common than was thought.

Bird’s Eye View
Every spring and fall millions of birds migrate through Northeast Ohio on their way to or from their breeding grounds. With their song and bright colors, birds help brighten our campus after a long winter.

‘May 4 Moments’
In her first year as the director of the May 4 Visitor Center, Alison Caplan has enjoyed uniquely wonderful and "magical" experiences in how 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's history creates connections and inspiration.

From 1941: Former 51³Ô¹ÏÍø President – KIDNAPPED!
In 1941, a writing exercise for high school journalists visiting 51³Ô¹ÏÍø was centered around a fictional kidnapping of the university's first president, John E. McGilvrey. In a pre-internet version of a "home page takeover," the stories ran on the front page of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍør - without including information revealing that they were not real!

Connecting Across Differences
The idea was simple: Physically connect people with the locations of the May 4, 1970, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø shootings so they might better connect with each other.

IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesday at CAPS
51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø? 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Alum is a Natural When it Comes to Parks, Rec and Tourism
Since childhood 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alum Jessica Clonch has wanted to combine her love of the outdoors with her career. Now, to her delight, she’s living the dream.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Awards Additional $300,000 to 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Spirit of Motherhood Program to Combat Infant Mortality and Prevent Preterm Births
51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s 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.