Patton College of Education Stories

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Faculty achievements

Faculty Experts Roundup

OHIO's faculty filled spring semester with research, publishing, travel and awards.

Cutler Hall on College Green.
Student Research

Student Enhancement Awards presented to 26 OHIO students

Ohio University has presented Student Enhancement Awards to 26 students from a wide range of majors.

Matt Hines speaks to teacher candidates
Student Success

OHIO Chillicothe teacher candidates sharpen interview skills with local educators

OHIO Chillicothe’s graduating education majors participated this week in mock interviews with local educators and administrators to sharpen their interview skills and prepare for the job search.

Several faculty awards are displayed on a table, including awards for Pamela Kaylor, Sarah Wyatt and Adam Rapp
Faculty Excellence

OHIO honors faculty for outstanding teaching, research, commitment to student success

The 2026 Faculty Recognition and Awards Ceremony celebrated the winners of numerous prestigious awards including the Presidential Teacher Award, Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and University Professor Award.

Photo of 3 people standing next to a sign at the entrance of Dysart Woods:  Marshall Dyer, Sophia Withrow, Kiara Triplett
Community Events

Learning beyond the classroom: Rural Teacher Corps plans Family Hike at Dysart Woods

Ohio University Eastern’s Rural Teacher Corps is bringing experiential learning into the community through a Family Hike at Dysart Woods on May 3.

William Smith
Student Success

From inspiration to impact: Preparing to lead the next generation

Inspired by a family of educators and strengthened through hands-on classroom experiences, William Smith is preparing to begin his teaching career in Belmont County.

Seasoned with Love
Community Engagement

“Cooking for Athens: Seasoned with Love” brings community together to share meals and fight food insecurity

The community will come together April 18–19 for “Cooking for Athens: Seasoned with Love” an event combining hands-on food preparation, learning and support for residents experiencing food insecurity.

School counselor
School counseling

Online, on purpose: Building the next generation of school counselors

The first OHIO Online school counseling cohort will graduate this spring, bringing more qualified school counselors to Ohio schools.

Speech and Debate team
Speech and Debate

From Athens to Athens: A strong debate for how traveling abroad can provide life-changing learning experiences

Fourteen Ohio University Speech and Debate students traded Athens, Ohio, for Athens, Greece this spring break, competing on the global stage and making unforgettable memories along the way.

Spring 2026
Rankings

Several graduate programs named among the top 100 in nation in 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings

U.S. News and World Report has ranked numerous Ohio University graduate programs within the College of Business and the College of Health Sciences and Professions among the top 100 in the nation.

teachers tour a Ross County solar installation
Professional Development

Ohio University Chillicothe to host professional development day for educators

Ohio University Chillicothe is offering Foundations to Futures: Building the Workforce from the Ground Up, a professional development day for teachers on Tuesday, May 5, from 7:15 a.m. - 3 p.m.

An OHIO student presents research work at the OCTELA Conference
OHIO Research

Ohio University students, professor present research on AI and writing at state conference

OHIO students and faculty studied the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and student writing, and then presented their research at the Ohio Council of Teachers of English Language Arts conference.

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Giving Day

One Day, One OHIO: Celebrate OHIO Giving Day 2026 on April 8 and donate to move OHIO forward

Ohio University’s seventh annual Giving Day will take place April 8, 2026, engaging alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University to take part in giving to causes they feel most passionate about supporting.

Lacey Dobson
Preparing For Careers

From inspired student to future educator: OHIO Eastern student's journey comes full circle

Lacey Dobson, an Ohio University Eastern education student, was inspired by her former teachers to pursue a career in education and is now preparing to give back to her local community.

Ava Eldridge reads to students
Student Success

Student teachers build confidence, community at OHIO Chillicothe

Ohio University Chillicothe seniors Ava Eldridge and Kylie Fink are discovering what it takes to lead their own classrooms as they prepare for their careers in education.

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