A team of superhero characters called Super Sprowtz is being used as a marketing strategy in elementary school lunchrooms to nearly triple the number of students eating from the salad bar. “We can harness the power of marketing to help us,” Drew Hanks said. Hanks’ team tested three methods in 10 public elementary schools in […]

Most factors that help schools succeed cost lots of money — think teachers, technology and textbooks. But a new study suggests one factor that doesn’t need cash and can play an important role in helping students succeed at even the most disadvantaged schools. That factor is what scientists call social capital: The network of relationships […]

What you eat not only affects your waistline but also your bone health. A study led by Tonya Orchard showed that anti-inflammatory diets high in vegetables, fruits, fish and whole grains could reduce the risk of bone loss and fracture in women. Orchard used data from the landmark Women’s Health Initiative to compare inflammatory elements […]

Students often think only “smart” kids with special talent get math. Arnulfo Pérez is breaking down this myth by making algebra so engaging that students are drawn to it — and to STEM. Last summer, Pérez’s team introduced teachers to an approach that integrates math and engineering. The pilot lessons engage learners with circuitry concepts […]

A few Olympians call EHE their college. At the 2016 Games, wrestler Kyle Snyder, a junior in sport management, set the bar at a new high.  In March, he became the NCAA wrestling national champion — again — despite a rib injury. Inspire talked to him about winning Olympic gold and continuing his amazing streak. Q: […]

The Mitchell sisters, of Cincinnati, are a dynamic duo on and off the court. Kelsey, a senior majoring in sports industry, and Chelsea, a junior majoring in human development and family science, are standout players on the Buckeye women’s basketball team. Point guard Kelsey was named the Big Ten Player of the Year and made […]