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Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, most universities across the United States transitioned from face-to-face classes to remote learning, closed campuses and sent students home this past spring. Recently, a group of �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� researchers sought to examine the impact of these pandemic-related changes upon physical activity and sedentary behavior, specifically sitting, across the university population. 

Senior finance student Anne Ritts has built an outstanding resume during her time at �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State, but with a full-time job already lined up for her after graduation, she will not have to worry about updating it any time soon. In her first three years here, Ritts has maintained membership in multiple finance organizations and a sorority, studied abroad, changed her major, and held multiple internships. Ritts’ next adventure will begin this summer in her career with PNC Bank in Charlotte, North Carolina.

For nearly 110 years, Mercy Health has addressed the growing needs of the Mahoning Valley, which includes the city of Warren and its surrounding communities. Mercy Health has been evaluating ways to meet the increasing healthcare needs of those living in Trumbull County, delivering on its promise of providing care when and where people live and work. As part of this commitment, Mercy Health has announced the future development of land adjacent to the �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� at Trumbull Campus. 

The Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offers anti-racism training on �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State’s campus, which consists of a series of sessions that include anti-racism workshops, Cultural Competency Basics & Awareness, Understanding Unconscious Bias, Leadership, Mindset & Care, Learning How to Be an Ally, and various additional topics on equity, inclusion, microaggressions and diversity.

Tanya Falcone is a trilingual professor who educates the �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State community about eating behaviors, inspires her students inside the classroom and helps others in need around the world. Learn more about Falcone as she answers these 10 questions.

�þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� shines again in the new 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State is the highest-ranking public university in Northern Ohio on the Top Public Schools and Best National Universities lists in the newly released rankings.

Before leaving the house, you most likely check to ensure you have your ID, your shoes and most importantly your smartphone. In the past decade, American smartphone usage has grown more than 50% according to a . Smartphones have become as commonplace as a wallet or car keys and �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State researchers are taking advantage of this new commodity by using cell phone data to study individuals’ behavioral patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic and link cell phone use behaviors to mental health. 

�þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� at Trumbull will become home to a Siffrin Academy to help people with disabilities transition from high school to jobs or advanced education programs.

The National Institute of Health granted additional funding to �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� researcher  bringing her total award amount to more than $3 million to support her research on mental well-being and coping after traumatic injuries in individuals aged 65 and older. 

Alumnus Andrew Konya, '10, graduated from �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� with a degree in physics and started chiseling away at what is now his company, Remesh, in 2013. Remesh, has gone on to receive  to continue expanding and creating solutions.

Throughout the summer, the College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM) raised scholarship dollars in the spirit of Alumni Reunion Weekend that culminated in the announcement of this year’s four scholarship award winners.

In 2019, a team of researchers in �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State’s Department of Anthropology published its “prize-winning” research article titled in the Journal of Archaeological Science. (Yes, the jokes are seemingly endless, but seriously folks, there is an important underlying message here about evidence-based research and fact-checking!)

�þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� psychology major Tanner Noble has been struggling with cancer for five of his last six years, but things changed dramatically for him with the approved use of a new treatment for teenagers and adults.

The �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State Museum’s newest exhibition, “Fortuna: Designs by Vincent Quevedo,” marks the first new exhibition for the museum since its reopening in August and is on display now. It features works by award-winning designer and School of Fashion Associate Professor Vincent Quevedo.

The �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� Board of Trustees congratulated �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State President Todd Diacon and university leaders on increased retention and graduation rates, as well as a strong Class of 2024, as official fall 2020 enrollment figures were shared at the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 16.

They’re back! �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� students have begun their fall 2020 classes, and official enrollment figures include many highlights.

Now that the fall semester at �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State is in full force, we are excited to announce that two of our most anticipated traditions will be held during the month of October. (Photo from Homecoming 2019)

In partnership with �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ�, Main Street �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� invites mask-wearing �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State students to visit downtown �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� businesses for a chance to win great prizes.

Five students from �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� at Geauga distinguished themselves as writing award winners during Spring Semester 2020. Each was a student of Bonnie Shaker, Ph.D., assistant professor of English. While �þ���ҹ����ӰԺ��ѹۿ� State Geauga students have won a total of 16 awards from 2014 through 2020 in different categories, five winners in one year is a notable achievement.

Lauren Kinsman-Costello, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, will serve as the H2Ohio Wetland Monitoring Program Lead for Lake Erie and Aquatic Research Network (LEARN). The group will assess the effectiveness and future role of implemented and planned wetland restoration projects in partnership with the Ohio Division of Natural Resources (ODNR). This project is part of Governor Mike DeWine’s , a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improving Ohio’s water quality.