College of Arts & Sciences
Cortisol, DHEAS, and the cortisol/DHEAS ratio as predictors of epigenetic age accelerationRafaela S. C. Takeshita, Amber T. Nguyen, Anthony P. Auger & Wilson C. J. Chung Cortisol has been widely used as biomarker of stress and aging, but confounding effects and disruption of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis can lead to misinterpretation of results based on a single measurement. A possible alternative is the co-measurement of cortisol and the adrenal hormone dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate (DHEAS), a glucocorticoid antagonist that modulates the stress response. Using data from 96...
At the ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ College of Nursing, we learn what it means to advocate for our patients in every setting – from right at the bedside to the boardrooms of hospitals. As nursing students, we are trained to make decisions that are backed by evidence-based practice, empathy and most importantly, our personal and professional ethics. Our recent experience at the Ohio Statehouse reminded us that some of the most important decisions about health care are not made inside of hospitals—they are made in legislative chambers and congressional hearings. ...
College of Communication & Information
Sophia Gillespie has mastered the art and science of storytelling in her role as associate producer at PBS Western Reserve. A 2023 graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Production, she felt well-prepared to take on and excel in a media leadership position. Learn more about this EMMY award-winning producer:What drew you to ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State?I couldn’t decide between two colleges and decided to come to ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ for a visit on the whim. I fell in love with the campus even though it was a cold, grey, and rainy day. I got that feeling when walking on campus that everyone tells you about – you j...
College of Communication & Information
Student Media has achieved a major milestone this semester: ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State Television (KSTV) is now streaming live in the ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ Student Center, showcasing the incredible work of ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State’s student creators to a broader campus audience.This initiative began in Fall 2024 with a vision spearheaded by former Production and Film Distribution Director, Sophia Sainato, who graduated in Spring 2025. Sophia’s efforts, combined with the dedication of Studio Advisor JoAnn Larsen, CCI Broadcast Engineering and Facilities Director Jason Forbes, and Center for Student Involvement Executive Director Ben Davis, ...