Alumni Lisa Beiswenger, now a faculty member at Saint Francis University, was recently featured in a New York Times article looking at the amount of goods and items abandoned by college students after graduation. 

Every year after college graduation, students leave behind thousands of dollars’ worth of luxury goods and household items. Local scavengers like Lena Geller and Peter Valley are turning this waste into opportunity—rescuing, reusing, and reselling everything from designer shoes to toaster ovens. Social media is fueling the trend, spotlighting the environmental and economic impact of this modern-day treasure hunt. 

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Dr. Joy McCorriston was featured in a May Ohio State University News article for her research and recent publication. The article details how Dr. McCorriston’s study reveals how ancient South Arabian pastoralists adapted to climate change over 7,000 years by evolving their monument-building practices. As the region shifted from lush to arid, large communal structures gave way to smaller, collaborative monuments that helped maintain social ties. These findings highlight how ancient communities used monuments to foster resilience and connection in changing environments

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