Patton College of Education Stories

An aerial image Ohio University's Athens campus on a fall day
Community Engagement

OHIO awarded $2 million for new project to help area residents move into in-demand jobs

OHIO received more than $2 million in federal funding to help people move into high-tech production and design positions, which could help to even create more jobs in the region.

Children's books
Student Succes

Ohio University students invited to attend children’s literature conference

Dr. Kevin Cordi, award-winning educator, author and storyteller, invites students from any OHIO campus to attend the upcoming children’s literature conference at the University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum.

Children at the Stevens Literacy Center's Green Project Club
For Kids

Patton College of Education to host after school Green Project Club for children

The Patton College of Education’s Stevens Literacy Center is pleased to announce the second annual Green Project Club for fall 2024. The Green Project Club is a time for kids and college students to learn together about saving the planet.

The American flag sits in the foreground, with veterans and others at the Stand Down in the background.
Community

OHIO demonstrates commitment to service at ninth annual Athens Area Stand Down

The words are inscribed on the Alumni Gateway—those who attend Ohio University enter to learn and depart to serve. The Ohio University community undoubtedly demonstrated a commitment to those in need at the recent ninth annual Athens Area Stand Down.

Cutler Hall
Engaging OHIO

OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from Sept. 26 ‘University Updates’

University Updates are held throughout the year as part of OHIO’s ongoing efforts to further connections and dialogue throughout the University 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.

Volunteers stand in the background of essential supplies to help the homeless and those in need.
Community

Athens Area Stand Down provides resources for veterans and others in need with help from OHIO

Athens Area Stand Down is an annual event supplying resources for veterans and community members who are homeless or at risk of being homeless.

Matt Henry presents at the University of Findlay
Student Success

OHIO education students showcase creative approaches to teaching

Ohio University Patton College of Education students Brooke Anderson, Matt Henry, and Cheyanne Kifer showcased their creativity and innovation this summer at the University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum.

A double rainbow appears over the Ohio University Athens campus in Athens, Ohio
The OHIO Experience

Top 10 majors at Ohio University: See the most in-demand programs

Choosing the right major is a big step, and Ohio University offers some of the most popular programs in fields that lead to exciting careers.

a historical photo of the former Hotel Berry, a three-story brick building; several men in period clothing sit and stand in front of the building, and a horse-drawn carriage can be seen in the street
Southeast Ohio History

Portal to the Past

Created by OHIO alum Brian Koscho, the Invisible Ground project gives a thoroughly modern window into Southeast Ohio’s historic places and people.

Students walk up Richland Avenue in Athens during Welcome Week 2024

Ohio University's total enrollment climbs again

Growth fueled by significant increases in both graduate and undergraduate enrollment on the Athens campus and explosive growth in online undergraduate enrollment with a 14 percent year-over-year gain.

Bennett Hall

Ohio University Chillicothe celebrates enrollment growth

Ohio University Chillicothe enrolled 200 incoming first-year students this fall, marking an almost 10 percent increase in freshman class enrollment over last year.

Ohio University Lancaster

Ohio University Lancaster celebrates enrollment growth

Ohio University Lancaster welcomed 193 new students this fall.

The Ohio University Zanesville Campus

Ohio University Zanesville celebrates impressive enrollment growth

Ohio University Zanesville welcomed 139 new first-year students this fall, a 12 percent increase year-over-year.

An Ohio University student operates a camera filming the Creekside Stage at the Nelsonville Music Festival with the audience behind.
Experiential Learning

Diving into live event production: OHIO students thrive working the Nelsonville Music Festival

The Nelsonville Music Festival Production program catered to several media interests and provided students with a laid-back environment to first experience working a live event.

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