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Two Ohio University graduates are transforming gifted education in the Chillicothe City School District through a program that blends creativity, technology and individualized learning.
At Buckskin Elementary School in South Salem Ohio, Kelly Bolender measures success in fist bumps, letters from former students and the quiet confidence that grows when a child reaches a goal.
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.
Ohio University recognized several community partners recently for their unique, place-based collaborations that support students and strengthen local communities.
When the COVID-19 pandemic sent workers home, Jessie Richmond turned her kitchen into a small-batch bath bomb and shower steamer production facility. What began as a hobby quickly transformed into a thriving business.
Ohio University Chillicothe alumnus Tim Bolender has been shaping young lives in the classroom, on the boards, and on the field at Greenfield Exempted School District for more than two decades.
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.
Kendra Millisor came to Ohio University Chillicothe with a plan. She intended to earn a bachelor’s degree in English, pursue a master’s in library science, and become a famous author.
Ohio University Chillicothe will host a special alumni gathering on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. to celebrate 30 years of excellence in nursing education.
For Brittany Rinehart, helping others isn’t just a career, it’s a calling. Rinehart earned her Associate of Applied Science in Human Services Technology with a mission to make a difference.
As a licensed social worker embedded with the Chillicothe Police Department, Ohio University Chillicothe alumna Joanna Denny is never far from her police-issued radio.
Michelle Taylor, a two-time OHIO graduate, has joined Ohio University Chillicothe as an assistant professor of instruction and will serve as the lab coordinator for OHIO Chillicothe’s nursing program.
From early classroom experiences to her current role curating and promoting the region’s rich history, Cathryn Stanley’s path reflects the strength and impact of Ohio University’s regional campus system.
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.
For Ohio University alumni Allison Butler and Michelle Perdue, joining the faculty at Ohio University Chillicothe is a full-circle moment.
