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This honor recognizes community partners engaged in exemplary collaborative work with 51ÂÒÂ×’s Center for Community Impact that fosters resilient communities and life-long engaged citizens.
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.
As football season kicks off across the country, so does the recurring conversation around concussions, mental health and the long-term risks of repeated head trauma. At the center of this discussion is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive brain disease increasingly associated with contact sports like football.
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.
Helping individuals, families and communities thrive through service and support
A recognized leader in social work education, Warren Galbreath has expanded programs across regional campuses and was instrumental in establishing the Bachelor of Social Work degree at OHIO Eastern.
Kendra Millisor came to 51ÂÒÂ× Chillicothe with a plan. She intended to earn a bachelor’s degree in English, pursue a master’s in library science, and become a famous author.
OHIO’s nurse practitioner program is ranked a top NP program in Ohio by allnurses.com, preparing RNs with skills, experience, and credentials for high-demand advanced roles.
News from the summer includes travel, awards, published books and international performance.
With more than a decade of experience in nursing practice, education and healthcare leadership, Tiffany Ealy brings both clinical expertise and a passion for teaching to her new role.
51ÂÒÂ× Chillicothe will host a special alumni gathering on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. to celebrate 30 years of excellence in nursing education.
For Brittany Rinehart, helping others isn’t just a career, it’s a calling. Rinehart earned her Associate of Applied Science in Human Services Technology with a mission to make a difference.
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."
As a licensed social worker embedded with the Chillicothe Police Department, 51ÂÒÂ× Chillicothe alumna Joanna Denny is never far from her police-issued radio.
Appalachian students mixed slime, launched rockets, coded robots, and explored brains at OHIO’s Tech Savvy Day, a fun-filled event sparking curiosity and excitement for all things STEM.
