51ĀŅĀ×

Eastern Campus Stories

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Preparing For Careers

Regional teacher candidates explore agency and autonomy

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.

Peter Lim, Micah Underwood, Wayne McCord and Karissa Martin
Community Events

OHIO Eastern to present free holiday musical revue, ā€˜Knock, Knock! It’s Christmas!’

This fun, family-friendly way to kick off the holiday season features local performers Peter J. Lim, Karissa Martin, Wayne McCord and Micah Underwood.

Lisa Kindler and Dean Richard W. Greenlee
Community Partners

St. Clairsville Area Chamber of Commerce named OHIO Eastern’s 2025 Outstanding Community Partner

The St. Clairsville Area Chamber of Commerce was named OHIO Eastern’s 2025 Community Partner for its strong collaboration with the university, including events and initiatives connecting students with the local community.

Pictured (left to right): Gracie Wagstaff, Skye Bondy, Lylah Fogle, Amelia Copney, Kara Desjarlais
Community Events

OHIO Eastern accepting submissions for 2026 MLK Writing Contest

The contest invites middle and high school students from across the Ohio Valley to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy through poetry or short essays inspired by quotes from the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.

A student walks on the bricks of College Green surrounded by fallen leaves.
Community Support

OHIO’s Cats’ Cupboard Food Pantry remains available to students and employees impacted by pause in SNAP benefits during federal government shutdown

A reminder that OHIO students and employees may visit Cats’ Cupboard food pantry, with locations in Athens and across our regional campuses, for fresh, frozen and shelf-stable food options. Pantry donations are also being accepted.

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Community Partners

Regional campuses celebrate partners

51ĀŅĀ× recognized several community partners recently for their unique, place-based collaborations that support students and strengthen local communities.

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Community Partnerships

Future teachers, community leaders: Inside 51ĀŅĀ×’s Rural Teacher Corps

51ĀŅĀ×’s Rural Teacher Corps prepares future educators to serve and strengthen Appalachian communities through place-based learning and community partnerships.

an instructor wearing glasses and scrubs demonstrates the use of an otoscope on a student
Community Impact

Care That’s Rooted in Community

OHIO is addressing health disparities in Appalachia—and training students to do the same in rural settings statewide.

Volunteers from 51ĀŅĀ× work on framing a house
Community Engagement

51ĀŅĀ× to host Engage OHIO 2025: Community and place-based engagement symposium and awards ceremony

The 51ĀŅĀ× Center for Community Impact will host Engage OHIO 2025: Community and Place-Based Engagement Symposium on Friday, Oct. 24, at the 51ĀŅĀ× Inn & Conference Center.

Regional campus early childhood education majors gather at OHIO Chillicothe
Future Teachers

Regional campus early childhood and elementary education majors gather for annual EdFest event

51ĀŅĀ× regional campus sophomore education majors gathered for the fourth annual EdFest, sponsored by the Patton College of Education, on Friday, October 3 at OHIO Chillicothe.

A view of Cutler Hall from College Green
Moving OHIO Forward

OHIO launches Innovation and Efficiency Awards, aims to increase financial flexibility and stability

New program aims to inspire employees across all campuses to embrace a culture of continuous improvement in order to build a stronger, more efficient and more mission-focused University.

Man and Wife, standing in front of handmaid quilt
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.

Three students use markers on large posterboard
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.

Lauren Hamilton smiling, facing a student
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).

Approximately 50 young ballet dancers in full brightly colored costumes smiling
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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