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Online learning

How OHIO Online meets the unique needs of first-generation students

December 11, 2025 9 min

Recent research shows that first-generation students make up more than 40% of all learners in fully online programs at traditional four-year universities. This growing number highlights how important online education has become for expanding access. For university leaders, it also shows a clear opportunity: online programs can help institutions strengthen enrollment, close equity gaps, and support student success at scale. At Ohio University, our online learning environment is already well designed to meet the needs of first-generation students.

Ken Johnson
Impacting Health

Kenneth H. Johnson appointed Vice President of Health Affairs at Ohio University

December 11, 2025 2 min

In his new role, Johnson will lead efforts to advance Ohio University’s strategic priorities in health education, research and partnership across the academic health ecosystem.

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OHIO Community

Faculty invited to join Community of Practice focused on career competency integration

December 11, 2025 3 min

OHIO faculty are invited to participate in the second phase of a Community of Practice that will focus on embedding NACE career readiness competencies into the general education curriculum.

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Community Impact

Federal grant to Voinovich School benefits Mayors’ Partnership For Progress

December 11, 2025 3 min

Ohio University’s efforts to promote efficiencies and streamline government operations across southeast Ohio just got a boost in the form of a $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission.
OHIO students and faculty stand with Mid-West Fabricating representatives outside of the Mid-West Fabricating building in Amanda, Ohio
Career Opportunities

Engineering student builds path from Fairfield County Workforce Center to Mid-West Fabricating

December 10, 2025 6 min

Through his education at the Fairfield County Workforce Center and hands-on experience at Mid-West Fabricating, Tyler Merritt is transforming his lifelong interest in how things work into a meaningful career.
Mollie Fitzgerald
Alumni Leaders

Fitzgerald brings local development perspective to Voinovich School Advisory Board

December 10, 2025 2 min

The executive director of the Athens County Economic Development Council credits Ohio University for setting her on a career path that aligned with her passion for promoting the area’s advancement.
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Community Service

Fourth annual tree planting helps to stabilize, improve Hocking River in Athens

December 9, 2025 4 min

The partnership between Ohio University and the City of Athens is proving beneficial to the environment while providing protection and improvements along the Hocking River floodplain.
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Nursing

Ohio University’s online RN to BSN program refreshes curriculum to meet the demands of today’s nursing profession

December 9, 2025 4 min

Nursing education has changed at all levels. When the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) released its updated Essentials in 2021, it reshaped expectations for how nursing programs prepare today’s workforce.
Jean-Gabriel Shepherd
Alumni Success

Ohio University alumnus Jean-Gabriel Shepherd finds his path in public service, cybersecurity

December 9, 2025 2 min

A 2010 graduate of Ohio University with a bachelor of arts in geography, Jean-Gabriel Shepherd has built a career blending technical expertise, compassion, and an appreciation for learning and teaching.

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Mock Trial

Verdict: First Place for OHIO Mock Trial at SUNY-Buffalo Invitational

December 8, 2025 2 min

Ohio University Mock Trial Team competed successfully in November's “Buffalo Bullpen” Mock Trial Invitational Competition.
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Online

OHIO Online advances faculty leadership in digital education

December 8, 2025 3 min

OHIO Online is strengthening faculty leadership and collaboration to shape the future of innovative, student-centered digital learning.
Brotherhood Dance
Dance

Brother(hood) Dance blends cultural research in dance, agriculture and technology

December 5, 2025 4 min

Co-led by School of Dance professor Ricarrdo Hunter-Valentine, “Black in the Water” is the second work in Brother(hood) Dance’s Environmental Justice Trilogy, using a series of thematic “puddles” to examine the relationship between water and Black communities in Ohio.
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Faculty achievements

Faculty Experts Roundup

December 5, 2025 7 min

OHIO faculty have been busy. Fall semester news includes awards, publications, research and performances.

Lindsay Burns and Chelsea Herbert
Alumni Impact

Ohio University alumni bring innovation to gifted education in Chillicothe

December 5, 2025 3 min

Two Ohio University graduates are transforming gifted education in the Chillicothe City School District through a program that blends creativity, technology and individualized learning.
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OHIO Announcements

OHIO faculty invited to participate in Mentor Leaders Learning Together Faculty Learning Community

December 5, 2025 1 min

The six-part workshop series is designed to provide OHIO faculty with the skills and knowledge to become more effective faculty mentors.
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