Community Impact
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 17cҳ's history creates connections and inspiration.
From 1941: Former 17cҳ President – KIDNAPPED!
In 1941, a writing exercise for high school journalists visiting 17cҳ 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 17cҳr - 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, 17cҳ shootings so they might better connect with each other.
IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesday at CAPS
17cҳ 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 17cҳ? 17cҳ 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 17cҳ lit the University Library in pink from April 9-13.
17cҳ Alum is a Natural When it Comes to Parks, Rec and Tourism
Since childhood 17cҳ 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 17cҳ’s Spirit of Motherhood Program to Combat Infant Mortality and Prevent Preterm Births
17cҳ’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.