Levin Leads

Levin Leads Publication 
Our publication, Levin Leads, showcases impactful stories of our faculty, students, and alumni who are making a difference in communities nationwide. It celebrates our combined influence over the past 48 years and serves as a platform to share achievements, inspire the next generation of public impact leaders, and highlight our college's role in advancing public affairs and education. To join our mailing list, please email levincollege@csuohio.edu or visit our contact form. 

Fall 2025 Edition
The Fall 2025 edition explores the 20-year impact of PolicyBridge, founded by Levin alumni to amplify community voices and advance economic mobility in Cleveland. It features applied faculty research that helped shape Ohio’s new driver’s license reform law, a Fulbright Scholar’s international work on AI in special education, and the Columbus Seminar’s immersive civic learning experience. Other highlights include student-led communication projects with the City of Cleveland, Food Strong’s efforts to build resilient urban food systems, and alumni making a difference in education and public service across Northeast Ohio. Read the latest edition below or view it in full screen.

Spring 2025 Edition
The Spring 2025 edition of Levin Leads celebrates the accomplishments of the May 2025 graduating class, including Valedictorian Justin Samsa, who earned dual degrees in just three years. The issue honors Dr. Richard Perloff’s 45 years of service at CSU and highlights Levin College’s top state and national rankings in urban policy and local government management. It features impactful faculty research influencing state legislation, student work in digital storytelling with the City of Cleveland, and inclusive initiatives like the RISE program. Additional stories include the Norman Krumholz Speaker Series, student-led climate discussions at Lakewood Library, and recent media highlights showcasing faculty thought leadership.

Fall 2024 Edition
The inaugural issue of Levin Leads features and pays tribute to Professor Norm Krumholz and celebrates the 50th anniversary of his Cleveland Policy Plan, which transformed the work of urban planners across the nation. Additionally, we highlight CSU President Laura Bloomberg as the "LEVINspiration" and our "Twice Exceptional" program as the "LEVINsight”.