Stories tagged with: First Generation

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Online learning

How OHIO Online meets the unique needs of first-generation students

December 11, 2025 9 min

Recent research shows that first-generation students make up more than 40% of all learners in fully online programs at traditional four-year universities. This growing number highlights how important online education has become for expanding access. For university leaders, it also shows a clear opportunity: online programs can help institutions strengthen enrollment, close equity gaps, and support student success at scale. At Ohio University, our online learning environment is already well designed to meet the needs of first-generation students.

Dakota Tackett
Alumni Leaders

OHIO education leads to growth, adventure for first generation college graduate

October 29, 2025 4 min

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.

Alden Library
Supporting Students

Enhancing the accommodated student experience: The new Athens Campus Testing Center

June 24, 2025 3 min

As part of Ohio University's commitment to enhancing the student experience, the Athens Campus Testing Center will relocate to Alden Library over the summer.
Katie Snyder
Student Succes

Katie Snyder guides Ohio University students to success through College2Careers

October 17, 2024 2 min

Katie Snyder loves helping students with disabilities overcome barriers to employment as a vocational rehabilitation counselor serving students at Ohio University Chillicothe, Ohio University Southern and Shawnee State University. Through Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities’ (OOD) Ohio College2Careers program, Snyder helps students access tools and resources.
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

October 14, 2024 6 min

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.
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

October 14, 2024 6 min

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.
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

October 1, 2024 2 min

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

October 1, 2024 2 min

Athens Area Stand Down is an annual event supplying resources for veterans and community members who are homeless or at risk of being homeless.
Dean Scott Titsworth poses with sophomore Bella Moyers-Chavez in front of the Schoonover Center for Communication
Video

Finding your confidence in a new world

April 24, 2024 4 min

A journalism student speaks to the University's longest-serving dean about their shared experience as first-generation college students.
Baker Center AAPI

Students, faculty, staff invited to Academic Support Services Summit

January 19, 2024 1 min

Ohio University’s Academic Achievement Center (AAC) will host the inaugural Academic Support Services Summit on Thursday, Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Baker University Center.

Campus beauty fall 23

Ohio University recognized by State of Ohio for its ongoing support of foster care-connected students

September 12, 2023 2 min

Ohio University has received a first-of-its-kind designation by the State of Ohio for its unwavering support of foster care-connected students.
College Green

OHIO Business Service Center expands services to additional campus units

July 7, 2023 2 min

The OHIO Business Service Center has announced that multiple areas will be joining this initiative in July.
Sue Fletcher

Ohio University’s Sue Fletcher retiring June 30

June 28, 2023 3 min

 Sue Fletcher, curriculum coordinator for the Office of First-Year and Student Transitions (FYrST), will retire June 30. 
Shannon Frazee
Alumni Success

Ohio University Southern graduate takes pride in university community

May 12, 2023 3 min

Ohio University Southern student Shannon Frazee was recognized as this year’s Associate in Science Outstanding Graduate and earned a Bachelor of Science in Middle Childhood Education.

Nominations open: Ohio University establishes new award celebrating contributions of community partners

May 8, 2023 2 min

The Center for Campus and Community Engagement is launching a new awards process to recognize outstanding community partners who are engaged in exemplary collaborative work with campus partners.
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