Patton College of Education News

Erica Neal joins OHIO Eastern, Zanesville campuses as assistant professor of instruction in education

September 12, 2025

Erica Neal brings classroom and teacher preparation experience to her new role at OHIO and is already being recognized for strengthening partnerships and supporting future educators.

Students walk up Richland Avenue in Athens during Welcome Week 2025

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

September 10, 2025

51�� 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.

President Emeritus Roderick J. McDavis and First Lady Emerita Deborah McDavis wave to the crowd at a Homecoming football game in Peden Stadium

51�� to honor the legacy of Dr. Roderick J. and Deborah McDavis

September 4, 2025

51�� invites the entire Bobcat community to join these celebrations as we honor the enduring legacy of President Emeritus Roderick J. McDavis and First Lady Emerita Deborah McDavis.

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