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Online learning

How OHIO Online meets the unique needs of first-generation students

December 11, 2025 9 min

Recent research shows that first-generation students make up more than 40% of all learners in fully online programs at traditional four-year universities. This growing number highlights how important online education has become for expanding access. For university leaders, it also shows a clear opportunity: online programs can help institutions strengthen enrollment, close equity gaps, and support student success at scale. At 51ĀŅĀ×, our online learning environment is already well designed to meet the needs of first-generation students.

The College Green
University Updates

OHIO leaders discuss ongoing efforts to comply with new state laws, provide overview of University operating budget, Advancement fundraising during Dec. 3 ā€˜University Updatesā€™

December 11, 2025 4 min

51ĀŅĀ× President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the third ā€œUniversity Updatesā€ event of the academic year on Wednesday, Dec. 3.
Ken Johnson
Impacting Health

Kenneth H. Johnson appointed Vice President of Health Affairs at 51ĀŅĀ×

December 11, 2025 2 min

In his new role, Johnson will lead efforts to advance 51ĀŅĀ×ā€™s strategic priorities in health education, research and partnership across the academic health ecosystem.

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Community Impact

Federal grant to Voinovich School benefits Mayorsā€™ Partnership For Progress

December 11, 2025 3 min

51ĀŅĀ×ā€™s efforts to promote efficiencies and streamline government operations across southeast Ohio just got a boost in the form of a $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission.
Mollie Fitzgerald
Alumni Leaders

Fitzgerald brings local development perspective to Voinovich School Advisory Board

December 10, 2025 2 min

The executive director of the Athens County Economic Development Council credits 51ĀŅĀ× for setting her on a career path that aligned with her passion for promoting the areaā€™s advancement.
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Career Opportunities

Engineering student builds path from Fairfield County Workforce Center to Mid-West Fabricating

December 10, 2025 6 min

Through his education at the Fairfield County Workforce Center and hands-on experience at Mid-West Fabricating, Tyler Merritt is transforming his lifelong interest in how things work into a meaningful career.
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Community Service

Fourth annual tree planting helps to stabilize, improve Hocking River in Athens

December 9, 2025 4 min

The partnership between 51ĀŅĀ× and the City of Athens is proving beneficial to the environment while providing protection and improvements along the Hocking River floodplain.
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Nursing

51ĀŅĀ×ā€™s online RN to BSN program refreshes curriculum to meet the demands of todayā€™s nursing profession

December 9, 2025 4 min

Nursing education has changed at all levels. When the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) released its updated Essentials in 2021, it reshaped expectations for how nursing programs prepare todayā€™s workforce.
Jean-Gabriel Shepherd
Alumni Success

51ĀŅĀ× alumnus Jean-Gabriel Shepherd finds his path in public service, cybersecurity

December 9, 2025 2 min

A 2010 graduate of 51ĀŅĀ× with a bachelor of arts in geography, Jean-Gabriel Shepherd has built a career blending technical expertise, compassion, and an appreciation for learning and teaching.

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Online

OHIO Online advances faculty leadership in digital education

December 8, 2025 3 min

OHIO Online is strengthening faculty leadership and collaboration to shape the future of innovative, student-centered digital learning.
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Mock Trial

Verdict: First Place for OHIO Mock Trial at SUNY-Buffalo Invitational

December 8, 2025 2 min

51ĀŅĀ× Mock Trial Team competed successfully in November's ā€œBuffalo Bullpenā€ Mock Trial Invitational Competition.
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OHIO Community

Cybersecurity at OHIO: Physical security tips to help you stay safe

December 5, 2025 1 min

When you think of cybersecurity, you may only be considering digital media issues, but the physical security of devices and systems is also very important.
Lindsay Burns and Chelsea Herbert
Alumni Impact

51ĀŅĀ× alumni bring innovation to gifted education in Chillicothe

December 5, 2025 3 min

Two 51ĀŅĀ× graduates are transforming gifted education in the Chillicothe City School District through a program that blends creativity, technology and individualized learning.
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Faculty achievements

Faculty Experts Roundup

December 5, 2025 7 min

OHIO faculty have been busy. Fall semester news includes awards, publications, research and performances.

Brotherhood Dance
Dance

Brother(hood) Dance blends cultural research in dance, agriculture and technology

December 5, 2025 4 min

Co-led by School of Dance professor Ricarrdo Hunter-Valentine, ā€œBlack in the Waterā€ is the second work in Brother(hood) Danceā€™s Environmental Justice Trilogy, using a series of thematic ā€œpuddlesā€ to examine the relationship between water and Black communities in Ohio.
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