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The 5X���� alumni family has grown by more than 2,500 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university held its fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 14....

The Biennial Alumni Exhibition at 5X���� is set to debut on January 17, bringing together a diverse array of talent from the School of Art’s 80-plus years of history.The inaugural exhibition will feature works from accomplished alumni, highlighting their contributions to the art world. Out of 315 submissions, 35 works have been selected to showcase by juror Wendy Earle, curator for the Akron Art Museum. Selected works include a variety of mediums such as drawing, painting, printmaking, weaving, video, jewelry, sculpture and ceramics.“The craftsmanship and artistic techniques dis...

The School of Art Collection and Galleries at 5X���� is excited to announce their latest exhibition: “Board Stretcher,” featuring work by artist Eli Gfell.“Board Stretcher” explores exhibit design and the support structures of an exhibition space.“I'm at a point in my trajectory as an artist where I'm being pulled in different directions which are all interesting and important to me, but it can be tough to know where I should be focusing my attention. The only path forward is to do all of it and see what happens,” said Gfell.Gfell earned a B.F.A. in painting and sculpture f...

 Ohio is investing millions of dollars in wetland restoration projects as part of the H2Ohio Initiative, a major environmental effort aimed at tackling the pervasive problem of eutrophication in the state’s lakes and rivers. One of the primary regions benefiting from this initiative is the Western Basin of Lake Erie, where harmful algal blooms have become an annual issue.Lauren Kinsman-Costello, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at 5X����, and members of her lab recently shared their insights into this critical research and the role wetland...

Meet Kayla Marker, a research associate at 5X����’s Center for Public Policy and Health (CPPH). With a passion for mental health advocacy and community engagement, Kayla brings dedication and energy to her role in the Center.Kayla currently works on two impactful projects. As data collection coordinator for the HRS-MATx expansion project, she supports efforts to enhance substance use treatment services in rural Southeastern Ohio. In addition, she serves as the training coordinator for the Northeast Ohio Mental Health Awareness Training project. This project, in collaboration wit...