- 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.
- 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.
- Providing mentorship through Community Connectors
For almost two years, Avani Pham ’26 has been a friendly and supportive figure for a new American family as they adjust to life in Columbus. Her work with Community Connectors at Ohio State has taught her much about the value of involvement, mentorship and friendship.
- Cleaning up our Great Lake
Volunteers from across South Bass Island — Ohio State extension educators, students and faculty, island residents, high school students and teachers and restaurant owners and staff — worked together in numerous beach and shoreline cleanups. Those volunteers restored over 60 acres of land, removing nearly 600 pounds of trash.
