- Keeping Ohio’s experts in their fields
Ohio farmer Len Vonderhaar feared losing his passion due to health issues, but thanks to Ohio State’s AgrAbility program, he's still farming and contributing to his community.
- A health crisis in farming communities
Stressors like increasingly unpredictable weather, economic pressures and isolation are contributing to a rise in mental health issues in farming communities, says Bridget Britton, a behavioral health field specialist for OSU Extension's Agricultural and Natural Resources program.
- Bringing more doctors to rural areas
The Community Medicine medical degree track was launched to expand medical education and training infrastructure into mid-size and rural communities at a time when data from the National Institutes of Health reveals that while nearly 20% of Americans live in rural areas, only 10% of physicians practice there.
- Ohio State’s 4-H mobile classroom brings STEAM to youth
The 4-H Mobile Classroom is more than just a vehicle for education — it’s a catalyst for change.
- Letting a partnership bloom
Ohio State President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. highlighted the longstanding partnership between Ohio State and Green Circle Growers when he visited the business during his tour of northeast Ohio.
- Encouraging kids to shoot for the stars
Caitlin O’Brien's lifelong passion for space led her to study astronomy, astrophysics and physics at Ohio State. With help from the President's Buckeye Accelerator, the 2023 graduate now leads Solstice Outreach, a program that uses immersive planetarium shows to reach kids with limited access to STEM experiences.
