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Welcome Week, August 21-31, 2025
Welcome Week

OHIO to host special events for new, returning students during Welcome Week 2025

A time-honored tradition at 51ĀŅĀ×, Welcome Week is filled with activities that cater to new and returning students and helps to set the stage for the fall semester.

Participants in the Summer Law and Trial institute are shown in a courtroom with Jennifer Brunner
Inspiring students

Summer Law and Trial Institute expands pathways to legal careers for Ohio high school students

This year's participants explored many facets of the legal system, developed courtroom skills and discovered new pathways toward careers in law, justice and public service.

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OHIO Events

OHIO faculty invited to upcoming activities focused on preparing for fall semester

OHIO’s Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (CTLA) is offering a number of activities and resources to faculty preparing for the fall 2025 semester.

Local children work on projects at a long table while two OHIO representatives stand nearby to assist them at a Library STEM Day event
Community Impact

Library STEM Days provide fun learning opportunities for children in Southeast Ohio

More than 50 children attended each session, which included learning about engineering design processes, electrical circuitry and energy.

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International Studies

Retired Professor Steve Howard supports global scholarship at 51ĀŅĀ× Press

51ĀŅĀ× Press is proud to announce a generous gift from Dr. Steve Howard to support the publication of scholarship in African studies.

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Giving

New fund breaks down barriers for strategic communication students

Alumni come together to establish the Scripps PRSSA Support Fund to help students engage in experiential learning, networking and other real-world opportunities.

The 51ĀŅĀ× campus and the Hocking River
OHIO Events

August accessibility habit: Use descriptive links

The OHIO Digital Accessibility Network (OHIO-DAN) continues its 2025 series with a practical habit that benefits everyone: writing descriptive links.

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Forever OHIO

From student to steward: OHIO Eastern alumna leads Underground Railroad Museum into new era

Kristina Estle’s journey to becoming museum director of the Underground Railroad Museum in Belmont County began with an unexpected return to college at 51ĀŅĀ× Eastern.

Brittany Rinehart
Alumni Impact

51ĀŅĀ× Chillicothe alumna Brittany Rinehart finds purpose in advocacy, education

For Brittany Rinehart, helping others isn’t just a career, it’s a calling. Rinehart earned herĀ Associate of Applied Science in Human Services Technology with a mission to make a difference.

Jeanette Grasselli Brown stands at a podium during a Frontiers in Science lecture
Alumni

OHIO community mourns the passing of alumna and supporter Jenny Grasselli Brown

Prolific scientist and 51ĀŅĀ× supporter Jeanette (Gescy) Grasselli Brown, BS '50, HDS '78, passed away in July. The OHIO community remembers her legacy.

Alden Library
Research Excellence

51ĀŅĀ× Libraries’ investment in Open Access Publishing gains momentum

Since 2022, 51ĀŅĀ× Libraries has offered OHIO faculty a pool of funding through OhioLINK, Ohio’s statewide academic library consortium, to cover the upfront costs of publication.

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Warm Welcomes

Becoming Bobcats: BSO welcomes a new class

With help from across the University, Bobcat Student Orientation brought more than 10,000 students and family members to campus this year, delivering an "amazing experience."

Dr. Haley Duschinski walks among the crowd and leads a presentation
Workforce Development

Regional employers, educators meet to advance global workforce readiness in Ohio

Industry leaders and 51ĀŅĀ× partners explore how language, culture and global skills can power Ohio’s economic future.

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OHIO Announcements

Adobe Express now available at no cost to OHIO students, faculty, staff

Quickly bring your ideas to life with videos, social media graphics, flyers and resumes with Adobe Express—using built-in templates and generative AI tools.Ā 

Ron Meyers and Joanna Denny
Alumni Success

Joanna Denny puts OHIO Chillicothe social work degree to work serving her community

As a licensed social worker embedded with the Chillicothe Police Department, 51ĀŅĀ× Chillicothe alumna Joanna Denny is never far from her police-issued radio.

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