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Students in an Econ class

Invest in Your Future: The Case for Young Women Saving Early for Retirement

For many American women, saving for retirement can be challenging for many reasons. A recent USA Today article noted that women have less than half the retirement savings of men. Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº values setting their students up for success, but what does this mean for women at the university?

 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, Students First

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CDC Walkathon 2024

IN A FLASH: Tiny Steps, Big Purpose

Some of Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State's smallest Flashes took steps to help fund a unique part of their learning experience at Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State's Child Development Center. 

Tags: Research & Science, Child Development Center, Community & Society, Community Impact, College of Education, Health and Human Services

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Eco, the voter registration puppy

IN A FLASH: Eco, the Voter Registration Pup

The League of Women Voters of Ohio made Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State the final stop on their tour of more than 20 Ohio colleges and universities. The group, including Eco the puppy, worked to get students registered to vote in advance of the Oct. 7 registration deadline. 

Tags: Voting, Elections, Community Impact, Community & Society

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Lab Student reaching in case

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Continues Robust and Varied University Research to Maintain R1 Status

Â鶹ӰԺ’s Division of Research and Economic Development recently hosted its quarterly Town Hall and offered a bright prediction for the future of the university’s R1 status as a top research university.

Tags: Research & Science, Community & Society, Nationally Distinctive, Community Impact

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Trevor Martin and LWV Trailer

‘Golden Flashes, Get Registered, Make a Plan and Get Out to Vote!’

A Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State alumnus who has been visiting Ohio colleges and universities in a pre-election tour by the League of Women Voters of Ohio says he's excited to see that student voters are interested and engaged in the election process. 

Tags: Elections, Voting, Community Impact, Community & Society, Alumni

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League of Women Voters Table at Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Votes Festival

‘If We Don’t Vote, We Can Be Sure it Won’t Count’

As part of Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State's Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State Votes initiative, Flashes across campus are stepping up to help make sure that students are registered to vote, well informed and motivated to cast their ballots in November. 

Tags: Voting, Undergraduate Student Government, Women's Center, Community Impact, Community & Society

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Legacy Project Students

IN A FLASH: Capturing Generational History

Students in Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº State's Long Term Care Administration program met with local senior citizens to create a book that shared their life stories. 

Tags: Community & Society, Community Impact, College of Education Health and Human Services, Arts & Culture

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First-Time Voters Prepare to ‘Do Their Part’

Students across campus anticipate voting for the first time in a presidential election, prompting a mix of feelings ranging from excitement to anxiety.

Tags: Community Impact, Student Life, Community & Society

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Flash Rides a bike on campus

Brake the Cycle: Keeping Bikes Secure on Campus

Hundreds of Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº students use bikes and scooters to get around the university's two hundred and fifty-three acres of land. With that in mind, keeping your bikes and scooters safe and available to you at any time is extremely important.

Tags: Students First, Community Impact, Student Life

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