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University Updates

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

51ĀŅĀ× President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the fourth and final ā€œUniversity Updatesā€ event of the academic year on Tuesday, April 22.

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Class of 2025

OHIO Southern graduate prepares for career shaping young learners

Early childhood education graduate prepares for a local teaching career after hands-on experiences and strong mentorship at 51ĀŅĀ× Southern.

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Graduation 2025

Social work graduate prepares for career helping others

With a passion for helping others, social work graduate Macy Malone prepares to continue her education and build a career focused on supporting her community.

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OHIO Community

Keeney’s Kitchen bringing healthy meal options to 51ĀŅĀ× Southern

Keeney’s Kitchen is now open at 51ĀŅĀ× Southern, offering healthy meals, grab-and-go options, and fresh acai bowls for students, staff, and the community.

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OHIO Community

Enjoy movies, music wherever this summer takes you

From classic films to theater performances, documentaries and a rich selection of classical, jazz and world music, there’s something for everyone.

For those wanting to work in the horse industry, 51ĀŅĀ×'s AAS in Equine Studies is a fast track way to the equine industry.
Equine Studies

An equine education that meets your career goals: 51ĀŅĀ×’s online associate degree in equine studies

Turn your passion into a rewarding profession with 51ĀŅĀ×’s online associate's in Equine Studies. Build useful skills in horse care, business, riding instruction, farm management, and more.

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University Community

Keynote speaker brings regional roots, real-world advice to OHIO Southern graduation ceremony

51ĀŅĀ× Southern graduate Stephan Harris returns as keynote speaker for the 2025 ceremony, sharing a message of persistence, community, and the power of asking questions and getting involved.

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Student Experiences

51ĀŅĀ× Southern nursing students to participate in end-of-semester simulation

51ĀŅĀ× Southern nursing students will take part in a hands-on simulation April 25, gaining real-world experience as they assess patients, perform procedures, and practice team-based care.

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Student Success

Beating the odds, building a future

A mother, cancer survivor, and full-time worker, this graduate earned two degrees with a mission to improve the justice system—and she's not done yet.

Alyse Giffin
Class of 2025

Balancing life, work and earning a diploma

With the support of her advisor at 51ĀŅĀ× Southern, Alyse Giffin found a program that built on her existing education and aligned with her career goals.

Chase Lynd
Class of 2025

Building confidence in the classroom

For Chase Lynd, returning to college wasn’t something he had always planned—but it turned out to be one of the best decisions he’s ever made.

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Class of 2025

Turning passion into impact through social work

Brittney Marinich’s time at OHIO gave her more than just a degree—it gave her direction.

OHIO Ice Cream Social
OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to April ice cream socials on Athens, regional campuses

51ĀŅĀ× will host ice cream socials for all students, faculty and staff on the Athens and regional campuses in April to celebrate the end of the semester.

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Alumni Success

Building safer communities: Megan Rookard named 2025 recipient of Dr. Dan Evans Alumni Leadership Award

Megan Rookard, advocate and educator, is the 2025 recipient of the Dr. Dan Evans Alumni Leadership Award for her work supporting survivors and leading open conversations about sexual harm.

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Community Events

51ĀŅĀ× Symphony Orchestra to perform at OHIO Southern April 5

51ĀŅĀ× Southern will host the 51ĀŅĀ× Symphony Orchestra on April 5 at 3 p.m., concluding the Ironton Council for the Arts’ 2024-25 concert season.

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