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  1. Million Hearts

    Feb 14, 2024

    Million Hearts was created to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes within 5 years. Million Hearts provides health screenings for community members and education on how to reduce the risk of experiencing a heart attack or stroke. This program is ideal for those with high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease and their loved ones. [Read more...]

  2. History of Ohio State's College of Education and Human Ecology

    Feb 1, 2024

    Since its beginnings in 1895, the College of Education and Human Ecology has helped shape education and human development locally, nationally and globally. Take a look back at just some of the college's history and the people who have built it into the higher education institution it is today.  Enjoy this YouTube presentation.

  3. Compass Award presented to Courtney Warman

    Jan 22, 2024

    Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague recently presented Courtney Warman with a Compass Award. The treasurer’s office presents Compass Awards quarterly to organizations, programs, and individuals across the state who work to guide Ohioans toward financial literacy and empowerment. To read more about Courtney’s award, visit tos.ohio.gov/newsroom/article/treasurer-sprague-announces-fourth-quarter-compass-award-honorees.

  4. Nearly 21 Million Children Expected to Receive New Grocery Benefit This Summer

    Jan 10, 2024

    USDA announced that 35 states, all five U.S. territories, and four tribes plan to be the first to launch the new, permanent summer grocery benefits program for children – known as Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer – in summer 2024. [READ MORE]

  5. Real Money. Real World. Receives National AFCPE Award

    Dec 8, 2023

    During the annual Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE®) Symposium in New Orleans, a team of Ohio State University Extension educators accepted the 2023 Outstanding Educational Program Award on behalf of The Ohio State University. The award recognizes the exceptional work of Real Money. Real World. an OSU youth financial literacy program. [Read more...]

  6. Is it true that thawing a turkey on the counter can make you sick?

    Nov 21, 2023

    We asked experts if there is a safe way to thaw a frozen raw turkey on the counter. Some said it is scientifically possible.

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  7. OSU Extension Educators Receive 2023 NEAFCS Awards

    Nov 2, 2023

    During the 89th annual National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) conference, 29 Ohio State University Extension professionals were recognized with national and central region awards. The Sept. 11-14 award ceremony held in Providence, Rhode Island, recognized members for outstanding service, educational curriculum, continued excellence, innovation in youth programming, communications television/video, teamwork, early childhood child care training. [Read more...]

  8. September is National Recovery Month

    Sep 5, 2023

    Recovery is possible! Hear from three Ohioans on their journey to recovery and learn more about how you can begin your journey. 

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  9. Researcher works to stop pathogens growing in your salad

    Researcher works to stop pathogens growing in your salad

    Aug 7, 2023

    FCS Food Safety State Specialist and Associate Professor Sanja Ilic studies how to keep listeria, salmonella from hydroponic leafy greens. Consumers might think that — minus the soil and outdoor exposure — hydroponic crops are not at risk for being contaminated by pathogens such as salmonella, listeria and E. coli. But that’s not the case. Plus, check out her tips for safe salads. [Read more...]

  10. JCEP Award Recipients

    May 26, 2023

    The Ohio Joint Council of Extension Professionals (JCEP) Scholarships, Grants, and Awards Committee recently awarded Professional Development Scholarship Awards to its members in the following categories: First Time Scholarship Recipients, Round 1 Grant Recipients, Round 1 Professional Development (Scholarship) Recipients, Round 2 Professional Development (Scholarship) Recipients. [Read more...]

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