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Welcome to this issue of our bi-weekly CSU Land-Grant e-News (published on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month). We keep you in the know of happenings in the CSU 1890 Land-Grant Programs, Extension, and Agricultural Research and Development (ARD). Each issue brings you new and engaging content. Enjoy!

CSU Land-Grant e-News returns to its regular monthly publication schedule with this special first issue of 2025.

INAUGURATION OF CSU'S 10TH PRESIDENT

The Presidential Inauguration of

Dr. Morakinyo A.O. Kuti

10th President

Thursday, March 6

Scholarship Luncheon | Noon

University Student Center, Ballroom

Join us for an elegant Scholarship Luncheon honoring academic excellence, visionary leadership, and our shared commitment to student success. 

Investiture Ceremony | 2 p.m.

Paul Robeson Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Auditorium

Witness a momentous chapter in Central State University's history as we formally inaugurate Dr. Morakinyo A.O. Kuti as our 10th President.

Full inauguration details online

CSU Land-Grant Day at Ohio Statehouse 

On Feb. 26, Central State University President Dr. Morakinyo A. O. Kuti, along with scores of research professors, students, administrators, and Extension staff servicing 42 counties around the state -- joined by some farmers too -- spent some evening hours at the Ohio Statehouse showcasing the institution’s 1890 Land-Grant Programs.

Read more in the Spring issue of Central Ag Focus newsmagazine (coming out soon).

Below: Dr. Jose Toledo, vice president of Research and Economic Development and director, 1890 Land-Grant Programs (center, foreground), is pictured with scores of attendees, including members of a Central State University student jazz ensemble.

Land-Grant Communications photo.

CSU Extension’s first urban and small-scale farm conference draws both young and old enthusiasts across Ohio 

Land-Grant Communications photo.

A USDA representative presents on conservation during the conference.

Central State University (CSU) Extension hosted its first Urban and Small-Scale Farm Conference on Jan. 24 and 25 on the main campus in Wilberforce and drew more than 30 farmers and farm professionals, and about a dozen youth participants. 

Read more.

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Research and Economic Development & 1890 Land-Grant Programs

Jose U. Toledo, Ph.D.

Vice President for Research and Economic Development & Director, 1890 Land-Grant Programs

Land-Grant Communications Team

Cyril Ibe, Ph.D.

Interim Communications Coordinator/Editor

Crystal Duckett

Media Relations Specialist

Jesse Montgomery

Videographer/App Developer/Photographer

Extension

Cindy (Alcinda) Folck, Ph.D.

Associate Extension Administrator

Agricultural Research and Development Program (ARDP)

Shafiqur (Shafi) Rahman, Ph.D.

Associate Research Director

Contact:

937.376.6276

landgrantcommunications@centralstate.edu

YOU CAN GET IN TOUCH WITH US

CSU Extension has offices in five regions in Ohio, covering 42 counties. You can contact Alcinda Folck, Ph.D., associate Extension administrator, at (937) 376-6101, or via email: afolck@centralstate.edu.



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