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Dec 9, 2025
The Ohio State University will be closed from December 24 through January 1. In addition to observing university holidays, we will also be closed for the remainder of the winter academic recess.
We deeply appreciate your continued support of our programs and outreach efforts across all Ohio counties. We look forward to working alongside our community partners and volunteers in 2026 to make an even greater impact together.
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Nov 14, 2025
With more than 1.4 million Ohioans relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to put food on the table, a recent delay in benefits has cast a shadow of uncertainty across the state, impacting families statewide. As many households face tough new realities, The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), through its outreach arm, Ohio State University Extension, is stepping up to offer practical solutions, guidance and connections to food assistance. [Read more...]
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Nov 1, 2025
When the first COVID-19 vaccine became available in late 2020, public conversation around immunization surged to unprecedented levels. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by rural communities—particularly the health risks tied to low vaccination rates—the Ohio State University Extension team sprang into action. Backed by a grant from the Extension Foundation, with funding from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), the team developed the Extension Collaborative on Immunization Teaching and Engagement (EXCITE) vaccine toolkit to support informed decision-making and improve community health outcomes. [Read more...]
