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��Ƶ receives state approval for restructured academic programs

August 19, 2026 2 min

The newly approved programs also ensure compliance with the Advance ��Ƶ Higher Education Act's low degree conferral requirements while preserving academic opportunities for students through broader, more integrated degree pathways.

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Faculty Excellence

Faculty Experts Roundup

August 18, 2026 4 min

OHIO's experts spent their summer on research, publishing and winning awards.

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Student Success

Voinovich Research Scholar’s journey winds through Appalachian towns to White House

August 18, 2026 7 min

Emily Stokes’ journey is a prime example of how ��Ƶ strives to give students a solid educational experience while also providing them with opportunities to grow through its external partnerships.

OHIO Online Programs

How ��Ƶ is building a future for dual enrollment teacher credentialing

August 18, 2026 4 min

��Ƶ bridges the dual enrollment credentialing gap with 100% online, stackable graduate pathways designed for working K-12 educators.

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Community Partners

Popular high school internship program continues to expand in Appalachia

August 17, 2026 6 min

Building Bridges to Careers (BB2C) provides real-world learning experiences such as internships, career mentoring and hands-on activities while supporting local employers and strengthening community partnerships.

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Student Success

��Ƶ Southern celebrates AAS-N class of 2026 with pinning ceremony

August 17, 2026 5 min

Twenty-nine nurses received their pins on Aug. 14 as ��Ƶ Southern celebrated the AAS-N Class of 2026 with reflections on compassion, resilience and the communities these graduates will serve.

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��Ƶ Libraries

Enhancing discovery - Updates to ��Ƶ Libraries Search website

August 17, 2026 2 min

Early this summer, ��Ƶ Libraries launched an improved version of the Library Search catalog website, integrating the latest platform updates as well as enhancements driven by user testing.

Collective Bargaining

��Ƶ encouraged by progress toward first faculty collective bargaining agreement

August 16, 2026 3 min

To date, the parties have held more than 25 negotiation sessions since August 2025 that have addressed a wide range of contract provisions presented by both parties.

Parking and Transportation

Important information about parking, traffic during move-in days

August 16, 2026 3 min

With the fall semester about to begin, all members of the ��Ƶ community should be aware of important details regarding parking and traffic during move-in activities from Aug. 20-22, 2026.

Board of Trustees

��Ƶ Board of Trustees approves surplus property designations to support future campus priorities

August 14, 2026 2 min

OHIO regularly evaluates its facilities and properties to ensure all campus spaces support the University’s evolving academic priorities, student success and responsible financial stewardship.

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Supporting Students

At OHIO Southern, education majors find their people before day one

August 14, 2026 3 min

OHIO Southern's first orientation built for incoming education majors connected students with faculty, advisors and each other before the first day of classes.

Alumni Leaders

Craig Butler’s MSES degree from OHIO vaulted him into environmental leadership roles

August 14, 2026 5 min

Craig Butler knew he had found a second home as soon as he drove onto the ��Ƶ campus 36 years ago.

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Community Events

AEP ��Ƶ Foundation recognizes young environmental scientists at Regional Science Day

August 14, 2026 2 min

Regional Science Day at OHIO welcomed 123 students from 14 schools across Southeast ��Ƶ. Students presented 100 research projects, showcasing their curiosity, creativity and commitment to scientific discovery.

OHIO Community

OHIO's Administrative Modernization Program Implementation Team

August 14, 2026 1 min

The Administrative Modernization Program (AMP) Implementation Team is responsible for guiding the planning, coordination and successful implementation of OHIO's Administrative Modernization Program.

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OHIO Community

How to create strong passwords

August 14, 2026 1 min

As a first line of defense for keeping your accounts secure, it's important to to create a strong password.

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