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100 East Union St.
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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OHIO to celebrate Spring Commencement on May 2, 3

Ohio University will honor more than 3,600 graduating students during the Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 2 and 3. The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine will honor its graduates on May 10.

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For those wanting to work in the horse industry, Ohio University's AAS in Equine Studies is a fast track way to the equine industry.

An equine education that meets your career goals: Ohio University’s online associate degree in equine studies

Turn your passion into a rewarding profession with Ohio University’s online associate's in Equine Studies. Build useful skills in horse care, business, riding instruction, farm management, and more.

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OHIO students receive awards for research, scholarship, creative work

The Ohio University Student Enhancement Awards program provided 25 students with a total of $145,121 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work this spring.

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End of Semester Puppy Visit Wednesday, April 23 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM Gladys W. and David H. Patton Hall

Come join us for some end-of-semester fun and stress relief! All are invited to stop by the first floor of Patton Hall for a visit...

Patton College Uni-Tea Spring 2024 Thursday, April 24 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM Gladys W. and David H. Patton Hall

The Patton College Uni-Tea occurs most Thursday afternoons during fall and spring semester from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. We'll me...

Oumarou Abdoulaye Balarabe Dissertation Defense Monday, April 28 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

Dissertation Title: By the Numbers and from their Own Voices: Identifying and Understanding Pathways to Student Thriving at a Pub...