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A New Era for Columbus Art Museums
The Columbus Museum of Art and The Wexner Center for The Arts are two giants on the Columbus arts scene, and both have new leaders at their helms. Gatane Verna is the Wexner Center's new execut
State of the Workforce: Uncovering Ohio's "Hidden" Workforce
Can hidden workers help alleviate Ohios current workforce woes? Ohios rock-bottom unemployment rate of 3.3% lower even than the national average of 3.5% is forcing employers to get creative in
Style Capital: The Global Influence of Columbus Fashion
Did you know Columbus has the third largest concentration of fashion designers in the country? Earlier this year, the website Livability.com called Columbus a surprising hub of the fashion industry.
Gravitational Pull: How Creative Culture Makes Neighborhoods Great
Developing a Dynamic Downtown Series If its been more than a year since you last visited the Franklinton section of Columbus, just west of downtown, youre in for a shock. Longtime vacant lots and bo
Red, Blue, or Purple? The State Treasurer on Ohio's Political Future
As Ohios 49th Treasurer of State, Robert Sprague serves as the chief investment officer for the states investment and debt portfolios, oversees the daily cash flows of state monies, and serves as cu
Affirmative Action at the Crossroads
In a landmark decision this June, the Supreme Court ruled that affirmative action programs in college admissions violated the Fourteenth Amendment, ending this practice in higher education. At the sam
Black Mothers Matter: Combating the Maternal Mortality Epidemic
Optimal Health Series In Franklin County, Ohio, and across the U.S., there are long-standing racial disparities in maternal and birth outcomes, particularly between white and Black women. One of the m
Ghost Kitchens, Virtual Restaurants, & Delivery Apps: How Tech is Disrupting Dining
If ghost kitchens sound scary, theyre not in fact, the delivery-only restaurants are popping up everywhere in America and Columbus in particular. Fueled by the need to get creative during the pand
More Wetlands, Less Runoff, and Clean Water for All
Is a critical collaboration between Ohio leaders to conserve Ohios most precious natural resource working? The states H2Ohio program united three state agencies to create more wetlands, reduce harmf
Reimagining Education in Ohio
America's primary and secondary educational systems are standing at a post-COVID crossroads, and few school systems are facing more changes than Ohios. The states recently-approved budget included h