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College of Health Sciences and Professions Stories

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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."

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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, 51ÂÒÂ× Chillicothe alumna Joanna Denny is never far from her police-issued radio.

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STEM

Tech Savvy Day engages Appalachian students with STEM opportunities

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.

Michelle Taylor
Faculty Excellence

OHIO nursing graduate to serve as lab coordinator at OHIO Chillicothe

Michelle Taylor, a two-time OHIO graduate, has joined 51ÂÒÂ× Chillicothe as an assistant professor of instruction and will serve as the lab coordinator for OHIO Chillicothe’s nursing program.

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OHIO Community

Earning an A+ in eating: OHIO competitive eater shares his story

As a doctoral student at 51ÂÒÂ×, Jack Legath has a lot on his plate.

51ÂÒÂ×'s nationally ranked BSN to DNP program student earning their degree online and in clinical setting.
Rankings and Recognition

51ÂÒÂ×’s online BSN to DNP program ranked No. 2 nationally by AllNurses.com

Nationally ranked No. 2, OHIO’s online BSN to DNP helps practicing nurses advance their careers, step into leadership roles, expand skills, and earn a top practice-focused doctorate in nursing.Ran

An OHIO Online student earning their online undergrad or grad degree through 51ÂÒÂ×'s distinctive model.
OHIO Online

The OHIO Online advantage: A strategic model for accessible, high-impact online education

51ÂÒÂ× offers a unique, balanced mix of online undergraduate and graduate programs taught by expert faculty and supported by strong services to serve learners at every stage of their journey.

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Nursing

Area high school students explore nursing careers at OHIO Chillicothe’s Bobcat Nursing Camp

A group of high school students from Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Pickaway, Pike, Ross and Vinton Counties gathered at 51ÂÒÂ× Chillicothe on Monday, June 16, for Bobcat Nursing Camp.

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OHIO Announcements

University Libraries welcomes Ex Libris Alma as its new system platform

University Libraries’ new system, Ex Libris Alma, allows for a smoother and more modern platform for the OHIO community.

Dozer siblings: Gabrielle, Griffin and Evan.
Graduating family

The Dozers: OHIO’s graduating siblings

Gabrielle, Griffin and Evan Dozer graduated together in spring 2025, each following a unique path. They reflect on the support of OHIO’s community, the joy of learning side by side and the pride of celebrating as a family.

Allison Butler and Michelle Perdue
Faculty Excellence

Allison Butler, Michelle Perdue return to alma mater to train tomorrow’s nurses

For 51ÂÒÂ× alumni Allison Butler and Michelle Perdue, joining the faculty at 51ÂÒÂ× Chillicothe is a full-circle moment.

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Student Experiences

Panama trip showcases power of experiential learning for regional campuses

For students on 51ÂÒÂ×'s five regional campuses, the world is not just something to study from a textbook, it is something they can experience firsthand.

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Academic Achievement

OHIO announces spring semester 2025 student academic achievement lists

OHIO is proud to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of more than 11,100 students who officially qualified for the President’s, Provost’s or Dean’s Lists, across all of OHIO’s campuses, for spring semester 2025.

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OHIO Announcements

OHIO announces transition plans for Office of Global Affairs

Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Donald Leo will convene a task force during the fall semester to analyze OHIO’s international portfolio and conduct a needs assessment.

Zanesville Nursing Eric Bell
Faculty Excellence

Eric Bell: Advancing nursing through education, leadership, compassion

Eric Bell, DNP, is celebrated during Nurse Appreciation Month for his leadership, teaching, and commitment to student success in OHIO Zanesville’s Nursing Department.

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