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Faculty invited to join Community of Practice focused on career competency integration

December 11, 2025 3 min

OHIO faculty are invited to participate in the second phase of a Community of Practice that will focus on embedding NACE career readiness competencies into the general education curriculum.

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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 ��Ƶ, our online learning environment is already well designed to meet the needs of first-generation students.

University Updates

OHIO leaders discuss ongoing efforts to comply with new state laws, provide overview of University operating budget, Advancement fundraising during Dec. 3 ‘University Updates’

December 11, 2025 4 min

��Ƶ President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the third “University Updates” event of the academic year on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

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Community Impact

Federal grant to Voinovich School benefits Mayors’ Partnership For Progress

December 11, 2025 3 min

��Ƶ’s efforts to promote efficiencies and streamline government operations across southeast ��Ƶ just got a boost in the form of a $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission.

Alumni Leaders

Fitzgerald brings local development perspective to Voinovich School Advisory Board

December 10, 2025 2 min

The executive director of the Athens County Economic Development Council credits ��Ƶ for setting her on a career path that aligned with her passion for promoting the area’s advancement.

OHIO students and faculty stand with Mid-West Fabricating representatives outside of the Mid-West Fabricating building in Amanda, ��Ƶ

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.

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Community Service

Fourth annual tree planting helps to stabilize, improve Hocking River in Athens

December 9, 2025 4 min

The partnership between ��Ƶ and the City of Athens is proving beneficial to the environment while providing protection and improvements along the Hocking River floodplain.

Alumni Success

��Ƶ alumnus Jean-Gabriel Shepherd finds his path in public service, cybersecurity

December 9, 2025 2 min

A 2010 graduate of ��Ƶ with a bachelor of arts in geography, Jean-Gabriel Shepherd has built a career blending technical expertise, compassion, and an appreciation for learning and teaching.

Mock Trial

Verdict: First Place for OHIO Mock Trial at SUNY-Buffalo Invitational

December 8, 2025 2 min

��Ƶ Mock Trial Team competed successfully in November's “Buffalo Bullpen” Mock Trial Invitational Competition.

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Faculty achievements

Faculty Experts Roundup

December 5, 2025 7 min

OHIO faculty have been busy. Fall semester news includes awards, publications, research and performances.

Alumni Impact

��Ƶ alumni bring innovation to gifted education in Chillicothe

December 5, 2025 3 min

Two ��Ƶ graduates are transforming gifted education in the Chillicothe City School District through a program that blends creativity, technology and individualized learning.

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OHIO Announcements

OHIO faculty invited to participate in Mentor Leaders Learning Together Faculty Learning Community

December 5, 2025 1 min

The six-part workshop series is designed to provide OHIO faculty with the skills and knowledge to become more effective faculty mentors.

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OHIO Community

Cybersecurity at OHIO: Physical security tips to help you stay safe

December 5, 2025 1 min

When you think of cybersecurity, you may only be considering digital media issues, but the physical security of devices and systems is also very important.

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Community Impact

Voinovich School’s efforts enrich local STEM learning opportunities, new online resources available

December 4, 2025 3 min

Students throughout the region are getting an early start on STEM education exposure thanks to initiatives overseen by ��Ƶ’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service.