51ĀŅĀ×

Eastern Campus Stories

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OHIO Events

'She Stitches, He Snaps: A Couple’s Creative Journey' on display at OHIO Eastern Art Gallery

The exhibit brings together Cindy Greenlee’s handmade quilts and wall hangings with Dr. Richard W. Greenlee’s landscapes and nature photography, offering a creative dialogue between fiber and lens.

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Community Impact

OHIO's regional campuses lead the way in rural education

51ĀŅĀ×’s new Rural Schools Collaborative Hub highlights rural strengths, uniting campuses, educators, and communities to inspire future teachers through place-based learning.

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Supporting Students

Alumna’s return highlights commitment to student mental health at OHIO Eastern

51ĀŅĀ× Eastern alumna Lauren Hamilton has returned to campus as the new on-site point of contact for Tri-County Help Center (TCHC).

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OHIO Events

'12 Dancing Princesses' ballet brings enchanting fairy tale to 51ĀŅĀ× Eastern this October

The Oglebay Institute Youth Ballet Company will present ā€œ12 Dancing Princesses,ā€ at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, in the Shannon Hall Theater at 51ĀŅĀ× Eastern.

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National Recognitions

51ĀŅĀ×, OHIO Online honored as transfer-friendly university for sixth consecutive year

This prestigious designation highlights institutions that excel in creating accessible pathways for transfer students who choose to continue their academic journeys.

Erica Neal
OHIO Community

Erica Neal joins OHIO Eastern, Zanesville campuses as assistant professor of instruction in education

Erica Neal brings classroom and teacher preparation experience to her new role at OHIO and is already being recognized for strengthening partnerships and supporting future educators.

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Forever OHIO

OHIO grows enrollment to more than 30,000, including more than 8,000 new students

51ĀŅĀ× total enrollment grew nearly four percent again this fall with 8,195 new students enrolling across our eight campuses and OHIO Online, including our largest, most high-achieving freshman class to date.

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Supporting Students

ā€˜Bobcat Den’ wellness space opens at OHIO Eastern to support mind, body, community

The new Bobcat Den at 51ĀŅĀ× Eastern offers flexible areas for movement, mindfulness and reflection, giving students, faculty and staff a welcoming place to recharge and focus on well-being.

Jason Garczyk
Community Connections

51ĀŅĀ× Eastern alumnus Jason Garczyk gives back as local leader, community voice

51ĀŅĀ× Eastern alumnus and Belmont County Recorder Jason Garczyk has joined the Community Connections Podcast as a co-host for its second season.

Charles Marsden
Faculty Experts

Charles Marsden brings energy, expertise to OHIO’s regional campuses

OHIO Eastern, OHIO Lancaster and OHIO Zanesville are proud to feature Charles Marsden as a visiting professor of recreation and sport services.

The JED Campus Team meets to form subcommittees.
JED Campus

OHIO begins next phase of JED Campus student mental health and well-being initiative

During Summer 2025, OHIO’s JED campus team formed subcommittees that began meeting to implement the work of the four-year strategic plan.

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OHIO Announcements

OHIO’s emergency communications systems to undergo routine testing Friday, Sept. 5

The University periodically tests its emergency communications systems to ensure the notifications are working properly and to help familiarize its campus communities with how they will operate in an emergency.

Warren Galbreath
Faculty Experts

Associate Professor Warren Galbreath named interim chair of 51ĀŅĀ×’s Department of Social Work

A recognized leader in social work education, Warren Galbreath has expanded programs across regional campuses and was instrumental in establishing the Bachelor of Social Work degree at OHIO Eastern.

Wendy Kalinowski
Forever OHIO

Kalinowski named assistant director of financial aid advising for OHIO Eastern, Zanesville

In her new role, OHIO graduate Wendy Kalinowski will serve as a key resource for students and families navigating the financial aid process.

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Welcome Week

OHIO community invited to Presidential Pizza Parties on Aug. 26

All OHIO students, faculty and staff on the Athens and regional campuses are invited to the Presidential Pizza Parties on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The pizza parties are part of OHIO’s Welcome Week events.

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