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Two Appalachian Ohio teachers receive 2026 grants for place-based learning projects

February 26, 2026

Funded through the Ohio Rural Teacher Fellowship program, the grants will be implemented in spring 2026 and reflect the ongoing impact of regional higher education partnerships in strengthening rural education.

Participants and organizers from a spelling bee competition at Ohio University stand together for a photo. One person is wearing a bee costume.

OHIO colleges to host regional competition for Scripps National Spelling Bee on Feb. 28

February 24, 2026

The spelling bee is open to elementary and middle school students across the region and will be held from 10 a.m. - noon in Baker University Center, Room 240/242. The public is welcome to attend.

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Theatre returns to OHIO Eastern under the direction of Dennis Fox with 'Spoon River Anthology'

February 24, 2026

The production brings together students, alumni and community members in a collaborative homecoming that celebrates the lasting impact of theatre on campus and throughout the Ohio Valley.

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