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Author Nina Crews offers insight into the background of her process when it came to examining the life of Virginia Hamilton- what will she come up with next? Find out about her former books and more from her website: Nina Crews Children's Books!

The outcome of a full-day visit by nearly two dozen Ohio State University faculty and staff to Central State University’s main campus Aug. 9 to meet their counterparts was a pledge by the research directors of both institutions to seek more collaborations to find answers to society’s problems.Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, associate research director of CSU’s 1890 Land-Grant Programs, and Dr. Gary Pierzynski, associate dean for OSU Research and Graduate Education, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, shared their thoughts in a Research Connection podcast interview.

Podcast Episode 2: Dr. Morakinyo Kuti's Vision for his Alma Mater"My purpose and aim as President of this great university is to make sure thousands of alumni, thousands of individuals...attain the power of education and use that power to change their individual lives, their families, and their communities."

Dr. Kuti reflects on his 35-year employment at Central State University, rising through the ranks to become CSU's 10th President by July 1, 2024. In this first of two episodes, Dr. Kuti reflects on being Vice President for Research & Economic Development and Director of 1890 Land-Grant Programs, and on his expectations of his successor as VP and Director to boost CSU's reputation as a research institution."My advice to my successor is: you have the defined plans; make sure you give your employees all the tools and resources necessary for them to do the best that they can. Reward people who do their job and hold people accountable, or provide assistance for them, if they are not doing their job."

The latest episode of the Central State University Podcast spotlights the recent campus visit by the WeHBSeeU TV documentary team as they captured the rising national attention on CSU’s Interdisciplinary Forensic Studies minor. The episode features WeHBSeeU TV host Dr. Erin Lynch, her executive producer, and CSU faculty whose interdisciplinary work connects chemistry, social sciences, and real-world investigative practice. Together, they explore how CSU’s mock crime scene demonstration, hands‑on training, and student–faculty research showcase the program’s depth and relevance. Their conversation highlights how the program is shaping student career pathways and elevating CSU’s national profile through expanding research capacity and innovation.Listen now, share the episode, and help amplify CSU’s growing impact in forensic education.

Three years ago, business coach and owner of GrantSource, Chataun Denis saw the need to promote Black Businesses more widely. So, she created a directory of Black-owned businesses.Find out more!

Dr. William E. Smith is the Executive Director of Admissions at Central State University — Dr. Smith also attended Central State University, where he first started his teacher certification before relocating to California. Dr. Smith is excited and eager to elevate the mission and enhance the reputation of Central State University. Find out how! Joined by Charles Fox, General Manager of WCSU-FM.

Curtis Symonds, who came to prominence in the world of television through ESPN and BET, is President and Co-Founder of HBCU GO. Curtis, along with his wife Patricia, join Yellow Springs News editor Cheryl Durgans in the WCSU studios to present a greater overall picture of how Central State in particular influenced Symonds in his formative years, and why creating programs in support of HBCUs is now his main focus and drive.“Curtis Symonds is one of the great pioneers of the cable industry and a visionary in the new digital era. “Curtis has an impeccable reputation and is also an outstanding media executive.” Byron Allen - Chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group

Dr. Erin Lynch, host of WeHBSeeU TV, a national digital streaming service, visited Central State University recently with a crew to spotlight science, technology, engineering, and mathematics research projects on campus.

WCSU-FM is proud to present a 30-minute interview with arts patron, collector, and philanthropist Sara Vance Waddell, hosted by Ena Nearon on Curious About Art? -in this intimate conversation, Sara reflects on the values she inherited, the artists she uplifts, and the power of collecting with purpose.