Ohio State’s Stone Lab partners with charter captains to track Lake Erie water quality, advancing research, informing policy and helping protect ecosystems, communities and regional economies.

Through Ohio State Marion’s PALS mentoring program, consistent, compassionate relationships help local youth build trust, improve attendance and envision brighter futures — one hour, one week at a time.

A new inclusive playground in Noble County brings children of all abilities together, thanks to community collaboration and a mother’s vision for accessibility and belonging.