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Athens, OH 45701-2979
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Patton College of Education

The Patton College prepares educators, practitioners, and human service professionals to be leaders. Education is front and center in our name, but leadership is at the core of everything we do. In our 136-year history, we’ve built a nationally recognized model of educating and supporting students. Whether you want to be an educator, counselor, or inspiration in sports pedagogy, recreation, or consumer sciences, our faculty and programs will prepare you to be forever ready—ready to lead, challenge, improve, and answer the call. 

To learn more about our faculty, programs, and their work, visit the "Tell Our Stories"  playlist on YouTube.

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New Scholarship Empowers Veterans

The Patton College has launched an innovative scholarship that provides veterans, transitioning military members, and their spouses the opportunity to earn a fully funded master's degree and Ohio teaching license.
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A view of the 2024 Homecoming parade

Ohio University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 13-18

Homecoming Week 2025 will kick off on Oct. 13, 2025, with the Homecoming football game against Northern Illinois on Oct. 18.

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Dr. Jennifer Lisy

OHIO Zanesville Explores AI in Education with Jen Lisy

OHIO Zanesville and the MVESC are thrilled to announce an engaging presentation on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in educational settings by Jen Lisy on Feb. 26, at 4:30 p.m.

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Dr. Jennifer Lisy

OHIO Zanesville Explores AI in Education with Dr. Jen Lisy

OHIO Zanesville and the MVESC are thrilled to announce an engaging presentation on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in educational settings by Dr. Jen Lisy on Feb. 26, at 4:30 p.m.

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Green Project Club Monday, March 17 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Gladys W. and David H. Patton Hall

Green Project Club is a dynamic initiative led by the Stevens Literacy Center that empowers children to become environmental stewa...

Graduate Faculty Meeting Wednesday, March 19 9:00 AM — 10:30 AM

Graduate Faculty meeting hosted by Associate Dean Dani...

Counted Out Documenary. Wednesday, March 19 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Athens Cinema

Join us Wednesday, March 19th at 7:00 for a special event screening of the documentary Counted Out – a film that shows us the po...