Patton College of Education

Alumna Bobbi Kasproski fulfills lifelong dream to author children’s book

May 17, 2023 For OHIO alumna Bobbi Kasproski, retirement was an opportunity to fulfill a long-held dream of becoming a children’s book author.

OHIO alumna Ciara Crinion named head coach of US Under 15 Women’s Youth National Team

May 9, 2023 US Soccer has appointed Ohio University graduate Ciara Crinion as the new full-time head coach of the US Under 15 Women’s Youth National Team. 

Ohio University and Dilley family unite to make higher education more accessible for West Virginia students

May 3, 2023 An Ohio University education will be more affordable for select students from West Virginia thanks to a new scholarship fund created by a family with multigenerational ties to OHIO. The Dilley Family Scholarship for West Virginia was established with funding from the Dilley family combined with The OHIO MatchTM funds to create a $1 million endowment.

Ohio University’s Tyrone Carr set to retire on March 16, 2023, reception to be held March 29

March 4, 2023 Ohio University’s Division of University Advancement announces the retirement of the Alumni Association’s Tyrone (Ty) M. Carr.

Christine Bhat elected president of the American Counseling Association

March 2, 2023 Christine Suniti Bhat, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Counseling and Higher Education, was recently elected to serve as the 73rd president of the American Counseling Association .

Faith Kaylor took a leap from fashion and dance to law and society

March 2, 2023 Faith Kaylor took a leap from fashion and dance to law and society when she entered Ohio University's master's program in law, justice and culture.

Morgan Taylor named Regional Recruitment Manager for OHIO Chillicothe

January 3, 2023 Beginning her college career at OHIO Lancaster, taking summer classes at OHIO Chillicothe, and graduating from OHIO's Patton College of Education in Athens has given Morgan Taylor a unique experience.

OHIO graduate remains committed to social justice personally and professionally

July 21, 2022 You may see Caroline Bresnahan strolling the streets of Athens, working in Nelsonville or while scrolling through your TikTok and Instagram feed. 

From undecided to advising professionals: OHIO advisors got their start in University College

April 26, 2022 OHIO alumni Ashley Beatty-Smith and Stevi Miller share a passion for helping students, and they have something else in common: both got their start at OHIO as undecided students in University College.

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Online Faculty Spotlight - Ashley Allanson

April 1, 2022 Dr. Ashley Allanson is a former professional soccer player and an active D1 soccer coach with the Ohio University women’s soccer team.

Alumnae reunite to give faculty hands-on webinar on using 'Kahoot!' to boost teaching

March 24, 2022 Ohio University alumnae Lu Cao and Olena Zastezhko reunited to give OHIO faculty a hands-on webinar on using “Kahoot!,” a game-based tool to boost teaching.

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OHIO graduate draws on Olympics, track experience in college coaching career

March 14, 2022 Olympian and Ohio University graduate Nick Cunningham draws on experience in college coaching career.

Training Joe Burrow: OHIO alumnus Dak Notestine aids Bengals’ star QB

February 10, 2022 When Dak Notestine was considering where to attend college and play football, he didn’t know his choice to attend Ohio University would impact his life beyond his playing years.

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Jake Protivnak

February 1, 2022 The Patton College is proud to feature Dr. Jake J. Protivnak as February’s Alum of the Month. Dr. Protivnak is one of the founding board members of State of Mind: Hudson.

Alumni Spotlight: Brianne Tabar

January 3, 2022 The Patton College is proud to feature Brianne Tabar as January’s Alum of the Month. Tabar is the recipient of the 2021 Sister Rita Mackert Teacher of the Year Award.