Stories tagged with: Experiential Learning

Ethan Clark
Student Success

Field placement prepares OHIO Chillicothe student for social work career

December 19, 2025 5 min

Ethan Clark’s desire to serve others led him to pursue a degree in social work at Ohio University Chillicothe. Now, as he completes his senior practicum, Clark is turning his passion for helping others into a profession.

Man in suit stands in front of brick building
Alumni Leaders

OHIO Southern graduate DJ Rymer turns service into a way of life

December 19, 2025 9 min

First-generation OHIO Southern alumnus D.J. Rymer turns a family story of loss, hard work and community support into a life of public service on both sides of the Ohio River.
a man with a short gray beard and hair in a blue button-down shirt and khakis holds a coffee cup in front of a group of students sitting at desks
Alumni

Retired NFL athletic trainer knows: finding your field makes all the difference

December 12, 2025 4 min

A gift from Todd Toriscelli, BSH ’84, will provide scholarship opportunities for students in the Department of Athletic Training.
OHIO students and faculty stand with Mid-West Fabricating representatives outside of the Mid-West Fabricating building in Amanda, Ohio
Career Opportunities

Engineering student builds path from Fairfield County Workforce Center to Mid-West Fabricating

December 10, 2025 6 min

Through his education at the Fairfield County Workforce Center and hands-on experience at Mid-West Fabricating, Tyler Merritt is transforming his lifelong interest in how things work into a meaningful career.
Ohio University SPJ members stand together and hold the national award
National Leaders

Ohio University student journalism organization adds to record-setting performance with 11th title

December 4, 2025 3 min

The Ohio University chapter of Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) was honored with its 11th national Outstanding Campus Chapter of the Year award during SPJ’s national conference.

Computers in the foreground and a wall with "welcome to the esports arena" in the background.
Esports

Beyond the game: redefining esports careers

November 20, 2025 3 min

As digital entertainment surges worldwide, esports has rapidly become one of the most dynamic career landscapes.

Students present at the Visual Discovery Conference
Global learning

Visual Discovery Conference expands global storytelling and cultural exchange

November 20, 2025 5 min

The Visual Discovery Conference isn’t a typical academic workshop. It’s a five-day cultural exchange where design students and faculty from universities around the world collaborate to tell visual stories rooted in the identity of a host city.
Medical student for a day participants use stethoscope
Medical education

Pre-med students experience being in medical school for a day at Heritage College event

November 17, 2025 6 min

Hosted by the Student National Medical Association, the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomed pre-med students to the Medical Student for a Day program.
Two students discussing and writing during group activity
Preparing For Careers

Regional teacher candidates explore agency and autonomy

November 12, 2025 4 min

Future teachers from OHIO’s regional campuses gathered at Zanesville to explore student agency, storytelling and learner-centered practices through an immersive day of professional development.
Music Therapy Rock Hall
Music Therapy

Experiential learning trip connects music therapy students with Cleveland arts community

November 7, 2025 5 min

In spring 2025, first-year students in OHIO’s Music Therapy program participated in a new experiential learning initiative designed to introduce them to real-world music therapy practice.

OHIO Zanesville and Zane Grey Elementary School representatives stand together for a photo inside of an elementary school classroom
Community Partners

Teaching tomorrow’s readers: OHIO Zanesville partners with Zane Grey Elementary

November 5, 2025 6 min

Ohio University Zanesville is partnering with Zane Grey Elementary School to strengthen literacy development among first-grade students through a hands-on, place-based learning experience.

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.

Owen Vandivier with his students
Global Teaching Experiences

Leaving his comfort zone

October 27, 2025 10 min

How a teaching stint in Taiwan helped this recent alumnus apply his OHIO experiences and became a better educator.
International Education Week virtual
Global Workforce Readiness

International Education Week 2025 to focus on Global Workforce Readiness

October 24, 2025 5 min

OHIO will celebrate International Education Week on Nov. 13-21. Nominations for this year's Awards for Excellence in Global Engagement recipients are being accepted through Nov. 3, 2025.
A photo of students on Ohio University's Athens Campus during fall
Alumni Mentors

Bobcats Help Bobcats: Ohio University launches program to connect every student to alumni mentorship opportunities

October 23, 2025 4 min

Bobcats Help Bobcats is a new set of programs and initiatives that will ensure all students have the opportunity to connect with OHIO alumni during their academic journey, beginning as early as freshman year.
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