Cleveland State University

For federal student loan borrowers like Kalesha Scott, a Black, first-generation college student who hopes to finish her master’s degree at Wright State next year, U.S. President Joe Biden’s federal student loan forgiveness program is a step in the right direction.

College is getting back in session for many in Northeast Ohio, and like other segments of society, COVID-19 restrictions are being loosened in many cases, with mask requirements for the most part being lifted. Colleges also have a new threat to contend with in monkeypox, however.

Graduating from college is a milestone worth celebrating but for those lacking financial stability it might be soured by the cost of the cap and gown.

The study looked at demand for hydrogen as a fuel source in Ohio for the next 30 years and suggested that the state is positioned to be a leader in the industry.

GOP House Speaker Bob Cupp said he wanted to avoid confusing May 3 primary voters; Former CSU president Harlan Sands will get a nearly million dollar payout and intends to continue teaching in the fall; Browns still stuck with Baker Mayfield; and more stories.

CSU announced Tuesday that Sands would be leaving his leadership position at the university effective immediately. Provost Laura Bloomberg is replacing him.

CSU's board of trustees state that Sands wasn't a good match for the school but did not elaborate further; Ohio Auditor Keith Faber is joining the call for a redistricting commission meeting as soon as possible ahead of an upcoming deadline; Odell Beckham Jr. is selling his home in Lorain County; and more stories.

Ransey played on the Cleveland State team that went to the Sweet 16 in 1986. In 2018, he finished his degree at CSU.

The proposed merger between law schools at the University of Akron and Cleveland State University has been called off; The Ohio Department of Health is recommending local health departments shift their practice of COVID-19 contact tracing to a model that follows clusters of cases and not individual diagnoses; officials say a Cleveland Housing Court bailiff shot a man during an attempted eviction; and more stories.

Bibb’s office is seeking out students and staff who are interested in playing a part in local government.