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OHIO Online Stories

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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 51ÂÒÂ×, our online learning environment is already well designed to meet the needs of first-generation students.

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Nursing

51ÂÒÂ×’s online RN to BSN program refreshes curriculum to meet the demands of today’s nursing profession

December 9, 2025 4 min

Nursing education has changed at all levels. When the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) released its updated Essentials in 2021, it reshaped expectations for how nursing programs prepare today’s workforce.
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Online

OHIO Online advances faculty leadership in digital education

December 8, 2025 3 min

OHIO Online is strengthening faculty leadership and collaboration to shape the future of innovative, student-centered digital learning.
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Community Support

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

October 31, 2025 2 min

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.

51ÂÒÂ× online College Teaching Certificate helps you build college-level teaching skills, strengthen pedagogy, and earn credentials to advance your career in higher education.
College Teaching

Advance your academic career with 51ÂÒÂ×’s online college teaching certificate

October 31, 2025 5 min

Master college-level teaching with 51ÂÒÂ×’s online College Teaching Certificate. Gain pedagogical skills, practical experience, and the expertise to succeed in higher education instruction.
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Community Impact

Care That’s Rooted in Community

October 13, 2025 10 min

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

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

October 5, 2025 3 min

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.
Geology is rooted in hands-on exploration. Advance your earth science career with 51ÂÒÂ×'s online Master of Science in Geological Sciences through OHIO Online.
OHIO Online

Online geology degrees: How modern technology is shaping geology careers today

October 3, 2025 8 min

From drones to data to discovery, geology is high-tech. OHIO’s online MS in Geological Sciences gives professionals and educators applied training to study Earth in new ways.
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National Recognitions

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

September 18, 2025 4 min

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

OHIO employees invited to information sessions on online degree programs, educational benefits

September 17, 2025 1 min

51ÂÒÂ× employees interested in starting an online graduate degree program are invited to two upcoming information sessions.
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Sports Administration

Once again, OHIO’s dual-degree sports administration program ranked best in the world

September 12, 2025 4 min

51ÂÒÂ×’s dual MBA/MSA sports administration program is regularly named among the world’s best, with eight previous number one rankings bestowed by the international sports business intelligence service SportBusiness.
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Forever OHIO

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

September 10, 2025 5 min

51ÂÒÂ× 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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OHIO Events

OHIO Online to host online education symposium on Oct. 10

September 10, 2025 2 min

The symposium will showcase the creativity, commitment and expertise of the 51ÂÒÂ× community while exploring how online education advances OHIO’s mission and strengthens the student experience. 
OHIO’s Emergency Nurse Practitioner certificate, launching in fall 2026, prepares FNPs for emergency care roles through hybrid coursework and clinical training.
Health

51ÂÒÂ× to launch emergency nurse practitioner certificate in fall 2026

September 8, 2025 4 min

OHIO will launch a post-graduate Emergency Nurse Practitioner certificate in fall 2026, meeting demand for skilled emergency providers and expanding FNP opportunities through hybrid training.
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The OHIO Experience

What is relational advising and how does it benefit students?

August 27, 2025 5 min

Learn how 51ÂÒÂ× is embracing relational advising and what it means for OHIO Online students.
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