Cleveland State University

Students, faculty and staff have voiced concerns about the law harming faculty's ability to advocate for themselves, and limiting what they can talk about in and out of the classroom.

Tressel's visit comes as Gov. Mike DeWine has said he will likely sign a controversial bill with sweeping changes for higher ed in Ohio.

Coupled with decisions last year to layoff some staff and offer buyouts, the latest move is meant to trim the university's budget to address an ongoing deficit.

15-day fall enrollment numbers are rolling in for Ohio universities and colleges over the coming weeks. Cleveland State saw its first increase in years, while Baldwin Wallace is reporting positive trends despite a slight overall dip.

The university used about $9 million in reserves earlier this year to fund the buyouts as it looks to cut back on its operations.

The 14 layoffs come as the university finalizes the number of staff who have taken voluntary buyouts offered earlier in 2024.

A cohort of seven high school students will present findings May 2 from a two-year research project on issues relevant to the LGBTQ+ community.

The institution has seen enrollment declines and is using $9 million from its reserves to pay for the retirement incentive program, meant to help the college cut costs in the long run.

This is the 10th year of the annual competition put on by the Cleveland Leadership Center, which gives funds to ideas that improve communities.

Cleveland State University and Notre Dame College had three meetings in the fall of 2023, but "there have been no further developments since then," according to a CSU spokesperson.