Chillicothe Campus Stories Tagged with: Experiential Learning

Two students discussing and writing during group activity
Preparing For Careers

Regional teacher candidates explore agency and autonomy

Future teachers from OHIO’s regional campuses gathered at Zanesville to explore student agency, storytelling and learner-centered practices through an immersive day of professional development.

Dakota Tackett
Alumni Leaders

OHIO education leads to growth, adventure for first generation college graduate

As a first-generation college student from rural Appalachia, Ohio University alumnus Dakota Tackett never imagined he would become a world-traveling educator with experiences spanning multiple continents.

two nursing students talk share information on stopping bullying at a health fair
Community Events

Ohio University Chillicothe to host community health fair

Ohio University Chillicothe nursing students will host a Community Health Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ohio University Chillicothe’s Bennett Hall.

Representatives of Ohio University and Kenworth stand in front of a truck outside of the Chillicothe plant
Community Partners

Ohio University leadership visits PACCAR/Kenworth Chillicothe Plant

The PACCAR/Kenworth Chillicothe Plant recently hosted several members of Ohio University’s leadership team in the first of a series of meetings and tours to promote OHIO’s ongoing support of Kenworth.

Students walk up Richland Avenue in Athens during Welcome Week 2025
Forever OHIO

OHIO grows enrollment to more than 30,000, including more than 8,000 new students

Ohio University total enrollment grew nearly four percent again this fall with 8,195 new students enrolling across our eight campuses and OHIO Online, including our largest, most high-achieving freshman class to date.

Jessica Short
Alumni Success

OHIO graduate Jessica Short champions STEM education

Jessica Short first knew she wanted to teach as a middle school student, but she didn’t realize science would become her passion until her junior and senior years at Unioto High School.

OHIO students and faculty stand in front of a building at the Panama Canal
Student Experiences

Panama trip showcases power of experiential learning for regional campuses

For students on Ohio University's five regional campuses, the world is not just something to study from a textbook, it is something they can experience firsthand.

Business Students Working on Group Project
OHIO Announcements

Teams prepare for 2025 Shark Challenge at Ohio University

The Shark Challenge business pitch competition provides a dynamic platform for participants to showcase entrepreneurial talent, creativity and teamwork.

Amanda Mitchell
Student Success

Practicum experience prepares OHIO Chillicothe senior for social work career

As a full-time student, single mom, and someone who has worked in the field of addiction treatment and recovery, Amanda Mitchell knows a thing or two about overcoming challenges in pursuit of a goal.

Katie Dettwiller
Student Spotlight

Senior Spotlight - Katie Dettwiller

A resident of Otway, Ohio, Katie Dettwiller is graduating this semester from the Patton College of Education with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Education.

Matt Henry
Student Success

Senior Spotlight - Matt Henry

Air Force veteran Matt Henry will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education after completing his professional internship at Unioto High School this fall.

OHIO Professor Savas Kaya holds a semiconductor.
Appalachian Workforce Development

ASCENT Ecosystem supports, trains next generation of workforce – opens doors in southeast Ohio

Through the Appalachian Semiconductor Education and Technical (ASCENT) Ecosystem, OHIO is cultivating the next generation of skilled technical professionals for Ohio’s emerging semiconductor industry and regional advanced manufacturing.

Zane Trace Elementary students react with delight to Columbus Zoo animals
Experiential Learning

Columbus Zoo educates Ross County elementary students at OHIO Chillicothe

Nearly 300 students from Zane Trace Elementary School and Community Action Head Start got to have a close encounter with animals from the Columbus Zoo at Ohio University on Friday, Nov. 1.

Samana Tackett and Spencer Rossman
student success

Field placements prepare OHIO Chillicothe students for social work careers

For social work majors at Ohio University, field placements—also known as practicums— are not just an academic requirement; they offer a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

RHE EdFest 2024 Group Photo
Regional Higher Ed

Regional Higher Education hosts annual Early Childhood and Elementary Education Festival for teacher candidates

OHIO regional campus Early Childhood and Elementary Education sophomores gathered for the third annual EdFest, sponsored by the Patton College Education, on Friday, Sept. 20 at OHIO Zanesville.

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