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Student Success

Non-traditional student Crystal May embraces new opportunities at OHIO Eastern

Crystal May, a non-traditional student at 51ĀŅĀ× Eastern, is earning a business degree while attending college alongside her daughter, proving it’s never too late to achieve your goals.

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OHIO Eastern

Mental Health First Aid training equips OHIO Eastern students, faculty, staff with vital skills

OHIO Eastern partnered with Tri County Help Center to provide Mental Health First Aid training, equipping students and staff with vital skills to support individuals facing mental health challenges.

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Experiential Learning

Senior social work student finds passion, purpose in field placement

51ĀŅĀ× Eastern senior Olivia Muncy's field placement has been transformative, enhancing her empathy, practical skills, and professional connections.

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Experiential Learning

A transformative journey: OHIO Eastern student explores culture, learning in Thailand

51ĀŅĀ× Eastern student Brenden Marcum embarked on a 10-day experiential learning trip to Thailand over winter break.

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Experiential Learning

From classroom to career: How OHIO Eastern’s Co-Teaching Program supports future educators

51ĀŅĀ× Eastern’s co-teaching program provides future educators with immersive, year-long classroom experiences that prepare them for success in their teaching careers.

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Community Engagement

Nominations now being accepted for Outstanding Community Partner Awards

51ĀŅĀ× students, faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate external partners who advance student success, contribute to resilient communities, and develop lifelong engaged citizens.

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Academic Achievement

OHIO announces fall semester 2024 student academic achievement lists

51ĀŅĀ× is proud to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of more than 10,900 students who qualified for theĀ President’s, Provost’s or Dean’s Lists, across all of OHIO’s campuses, for fall semester 2024.

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University Updates

OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from Jan. 22 ā€˜University Updates’

51ĀŅĀ× President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the thirdĀ ā€œUniversity Updatesā€Ā event of the academic year on Wednesday, Jan. 22.

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OHIO Events

51ĀŅĀ× Eastern honors Dr. King’s legacy through student voices

The MLK Writing Contest Celebration brought together students, educators, and community members to reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s teachings of equality, justice and nonviolence.

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Regional Higher Education

51ĀŅĀ× Eastern to celebrate Dean David Rohall's legacy, community impact as he plans return to faculty role

Dr. Rohall’s tenure has been marked by transformative accomplishments that have enriched the campus and the surrounding community. His leadership has helped establish 51ĀŅĀ× Eastern as a cultural and academic hub in the region.

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Unique Learning Opportunities

51ĀŅĀ× Eastern student finds inspiration, growth in Japan through study abroad experience

51ĀŅĀ× Eastern student Madyson Drosieko, an Early Childhood Education major and St. Clairsville native, spent three transformative months studying abroad at Chubu University in Japan.

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Rankings & Recognitions

51ĀŅĀ× recognized by Military Times as one of the top institutions for military service members and veterans

For over a decade, Military Times’ ā€œBest for Vets: Collegesā€ has helped veterans make informed choices about their educational futures, showcasing institutions dedicated to supporting their unique needs.

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OHIO Announcements

Teams prepare for 2025 Shark Challenge at 51ĀŅĀ×

The Shark Challenge business pitch competition provides a dynamic platform for participants to showcase entrepreneurial talent, creativity and teamwork.

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Study Abroad

Scripps College professor co-leads study abroad trip to Thailand over winter break

OHIO professors, staff and students from various campuses and online celebrated the start of the new year in Thailand as part of a 10-day experiential learning study abroad trip.

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Year in review

Top 10 most-read OHIO Today stories of 2024

From the total solar eclipse to transformative gifts and top national rankings, OHIO Today captured events and achievements that defined 2024. Dive into the year’s most-read stories and relive the moments that made Bobcat history.

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