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Fall has been filled with political ads this year, but what makes them effective?

October 29, 2026

OHIO faculty experts discuss negative political advertisements, why there are so many political ads of all kinds this fall and keys to strong campaign messages.

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A Field of Flowers that grows one story at a time: Southeast Ohio partners honor families touched by childhood cancer

October 28, 2026

The Barbara Geralds Institute for Storytelling and Social Impact and its community partners are creating the Field of Forever Flowers, a permanent landscape of handcrafted aluminum flowers honoring children and families affected by childhood cancer.

Samanta Roberts gives a Leadership Launchpad presentation to a room full of OHIO students

The confidence to lead

October 28, 2026

Samantha Roberts helps Ohio University students recognize their potential through the Walter Center’s foundational leadership programs.

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