51ĀŅĀ×

College of Health Sciences and Professions Stories

Re’Aija Grice

Commencement Spotlight: Re’Aija Grice

Re’Aija Grice explained that her OHIO professors challenged her to take everything she was learning in the classroom and apply it to the real world, to make an impact on the communities around her.

Konner Kersey

51ĀŅĀ× Chillicothe social work students recognized for service

OHIO' College of Health Sciences and Professions recognized OHIO Chillicothe spring graduate Konner Kersey and OHIO Chillicothe’s Student Social Work Association with Dean’s Recognition Awards.

College of Health Sciences and Professions students are shown in a clinical lab

Health professions licensure exam pass rates set OHIO apart

At OHIO, many of the health programs within the College of Health Sciences and Professions are ranked among the highest in the state in first-time licensure exam pass rates.

Dannie Lackey

Commencement Spotlight: Dannie Lackey

Dannie Lackey, from McArthur, Ohio, is graduating this spring with her Associate in Applied Science in Nursing degree after completing her coursework at 51ĀŅĀ× Chillicothe.

Melissa Huff

Mapping out her future, Melissa Huff prepares for the local workforce

With graduation approaching, 51ĀŅĀ× students like Melissa Huff are already planning their next steps.

Alicia Weadock

Commencement Spotlight: Alicia Weadock

After graduation, Alicia Weadock will be attending OHIO’s Heritage College of Medicine for medical school with the hopes of becoming a family medicine physician and practicing in a rural area.

Ceci Rockwell
Student Feature

Commencement Spotlight: Ceci Rockwell

Ceci Rockwell chose 51ĀŅĀ× because of the beautiful campus, the opportunities and the great faculty and staff members. It truly felt like home once she stepped onto campus.Ā 

Spring Cutler Hall

Numerous graduate programs across OHIO ranked among best in nation by U.S. News & World Report

A total of 12 graduate programs, spanning numerous academic colleges, were recognized in the U.S. News’ 2023-2024 rankings list. It is important to note that U.S. News & World Report does not rank all graduate programs each year.

Julie Doles

OHIO Chillicothe prepares Julie Doles for a nursing career

Julie Doles chose 51ĀŅĀ× Chillicothe not only for its proximity to her Vinton County home and job at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center but also for its affordability and high nursing pass rates.

The Faculty Recognition and Awards Ceremony

51ĀŅĀ× honors outstanding faculty for teaching, research and leadership

51ĀŅĀ× celebrated exceptional faculty members during the Faculty Recognition and Awards Ceremony on April 5.

Clinician examines student's vocal chords using a laryngoscope.

New program reimagines the future of vocal wellness in the School of Music

One exciting new initiative in the 51ĀŅĀ× School of Music brings innovative vocal preservation technology to support students and performers whose voice is their instrument.

Betsy Kunstel, portrait

Betsy Kunstel helps students plan the academic journey that's just right for them

While the lure of living in Athens often inspires alumni to wish they could spend another year here, alumna Betsy Kunstel's job is to help students find their Goldilocks time at 51ĀŅĀ×.

John Cullen

One man’s battle with Parkinson’s serves as inspiration for CHSP symposium

The College of Health Sciences and Professions will host ā€œWalk a Mile in Their Shoes: An Inter-Professional Education Parkinson’s Symposium,ā€ which will share the nuances behind Parkinson’s as experienced by keynote speaker John Cullen.

Caila Gissentaner

CHSP Spotlight on Diversity: Caila Gissentaner

For Caila Gissentaner, senior pre-physical therapy major in the College of Health Sciences and Professions, health care disparities among minority communities are a top concern and was a driving force in her decision to seek a career in health care.Ā 

CHSP

OHIO social work students ā€˜break barriers’

This March’s Social Work Month theme is ā€œSocial Work Breaks Barriers." Social work students at 51ĀŅĀ× do just that every day.

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