Stories tagged with: Regional Higher Education

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Faculty Experts

What is ‘AI slop’: OHIO AI faculty experts explain

May 20, 2026 10 min

If you’ve been on social media or the internet in past year, you’ve likely encountered “AI slop.” Three AI-focused OHIO faculty experts define and explain the phenomenon across their different disciplines.
Stacey Saunders-Adams
Faculty Experts

Associate Professor Stacey Saunders-Adams named interim chair of Department of Social Work

May 20, 2026 3 min

Ohio University has appointed Stacey Saunders-Adams, associate professor of social work at OHIO Chillicothe, as interim chair of the Department of Social Work.
An OHIO student walks in front of the College Gate, which has colorful flowers in front of it and colorful trees behind it, on a spring day
Experiential Learning

OHIO announces Spring 2026 Experiential Learning Stewardship Award recipients

May 19, 2026 3 min

These faculty and staff projects span a wide range of disciplines and experiential modalities on the Athens and regional campuses, including community engagement, research, internships and global learning.
Bennett Hall
Community Events

Ohio University Chillicothe to host prevention conference

May 19, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe will host their fourth annual prevention conference on June 24, 2026.

Tracy A Pritchard May 2026
Dedicated Faculty

From classroom to community: Tracy Pritchard retires after decades of impact in social work education

May 18, 2026 5 min

Tracy A. Pritchard leaves behind a lasting legacy of mentorship, community partnership and compassionate leadership that has shaped generations of social workers throughout southeastern Ohio.
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OHIO Awards

Ohio University recognizes faculty, administrative leaders for excellence in community engagement

May 13, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s Center for Community Impact has announced the faculty and administrator winners of the 2025–26 Community Engaged Awards.
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Class of 2026

Ohio University Southern celebrates Class of 2026 at Graduation Recognition Ceremony

May 13, 2026 6 min

Ohio University Southern celebrated its newest graduates at the annual Graduation Recognition Ceremony.
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Community Events

Lawrence County students trade classrooms for the forest

May 11, 2026 5 min

Nearly 100 Lawrence County students spent a day testing water, studying soil, identifying wildflowers and cleaning up Wayne National Forest — and earned service hours doing it.
OHIO Lancaster graduates in caps and robes stand together outside for photos and to talk with each other
Student Success

Ohio University Lancaster celebrates Class of 2026 at Graduation Recognition Ceremony

May 8, 2026 6 min

Ohio University Lancaster celebrated the achievements of its Class of 2026 during the Graduation Recognition Ceremony, honoring students who completed degrees during the 2025–26 academic year.
An OHIO student works on manufacturing equipment at the Workforce Development Center while an OHIO faculty member stands nearby and shines a flashlight on the equipment.
Career Opportunities

Ohio University launches two new certificate programs in automation and mechatronics at Chillicothe campus

May 8, 2026 3 min

The Automation Technician and Mechatronics Technician certificates will be offered at OHIO Chillicothe starting in fall 2026.

Three OHIO graduates smile together while wearing their caps and gowns, standing outside after the Graduation Recognition Ceremony at Ohio University Lancaster
Class of 2026

Ohio University regional campuses celebrate Class of 2026

May 7, 2026 7 min

Ohio University’s regional campuses celebrated the Class of 2026 with Graduation Recognition Ceremonies held on April 30, 2026.
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Class of 2026

Ohio University Southern celebrates BSN Class of 2026 with Pinning Ceremony

May 5, 2026 4 min

Eleven nurses received their pins April 30 as Ohio University Southern celebrated the BSN Class of 2026 with reflections on compassion, community, and the calling of the profession.
Zanesville Graduation Speakers 2026
Student Success

OHIO Zanesville student speakers reflect on growth, community ahead of Graduation Recognition Ceremony

April 30, 2026 5 min

As Ohio University Zanesville prepares to celebrate its Spring 2026 graduates, two student speakers will take the stage to share their stories, reflect on their journeys, and represent the experiences of their classmates.
A photo of 7 individuals who are holding shovels, standing next to a freshly planted white oak tree on the Ohio Univeristy Eastern campus.
Community Events

OHIO Eastern selected as Belmont County site for America 250 Heritage Tree planting

April 27, 2026 3 min

The planting, part of a statewide initiative to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary, placed a native white oak at OHIO Eastern, selected for its strong environmental conditions and public accessibility.

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

April 22, 2026 9 min

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.
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