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91ԭ�� Chillicothe helps former mill worker prepare for a new career after plant closure

October 15, 2025 3 min

For nearly three decades, Marlene Minnix’s days began and ended at the local paper mill, a long-standing focal point of the Chillicothe community and economy.

Free Community Workshops

91ԭ�� Chillicothe to host free artificial intelligence workshops

October 15, 2025 2 min

Interim Dean Mike Lafreniere invites community members to participate in one or more of the free workshop sessions on Unlocking the Power of AI and Mastering AI Prompting.

an instructor wearing glasses and scrubs demonstrates the use of an otoscope on a student

Community Impact

Care That’s Rooted in Community

October 13, 2025 10 min

OHIO is addressing health disparities in Appalachia—and training students to do the same in rural settings statewide.

Jessie and Kazy Richmond in front of Maggie's Farm and Aromatics

Alumni Success

OHIO Chillicothe alumni Jessie and Kazy Richmond build business and community

October 10, 2025 3 min

When the COVID-19 pandemic sent workers home, Jessie Richmond turned her kitchen into a small-batch bath bomb and shower steamer production facility. What began as a hobby quickly transformed into a thriving business.

Volunteers from 91ԭ�� work on framing a house

Community Engagement

91ԭ�� to host Engage OHIO 2025: Community and place-based engagement symposium and awards ceremony

October 9, 2025 3 min

The 91ԭ�� Center for Community Impact will host Engage OHIO 2025: Community and Place-Based Engagement Symposium on Friday, Oct. 24, at the 91ԭ�� Inn & Conference Center.

Student Success

Cassie Beyer balances work, school, community theater in pursuit of new career

October 9, 2025 3 min

For many adult learners, returning to college can be daunting, but Cassie Beyer is embracing that challenge. This summer, she began working toward a degree in biological sciences at OHIO Chillicothe.

Regional campus early childhood education majors gather at OHIO Chillicothe

Future Teachers

Regional campus early childhood and elementary education majors gather for annual EdFest event

October 7, 2025 2 min

91ԭ�� regional campus sophomore education majors gathered for the fourth annual EdFest, sponsored by the Patton College of Education, on Friday, October 3 at OHIO Chillicothe.

A view of Cutler Hall from College Green

Moving OHIO Forward

OHIO launches Innovation and Efficiency Awards, aims to increase financial flexibility and stability

October 5, 2025 3 min

New program aims to inspire employees across all campuses to embrace a culture of continuous improvement in order to build a stronger, more efficient and more mission-focused University.

two nursing students talk share information on stopping bullying at a health fair

Community Events

91ԭ�� Chillicothe to host community health fair

October 2, 2025 2 min

91ԭ�� Chillicothe nursing students will host a Community Health Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 91ԭ�� Chillicothe’s Bennett Hall.

Alumni Leaders

91ԭ�� alumnus Tim Bolender built a career rooted in education and community

September 30, 2025 3 min

91ԭ�� Chillicothe alumnus Tim Bolender has been shaping young lives in the classroom, on the boards, and on the field at Greenfield Exempted School District for more than two decades.

Three students use markers on large posterboard

Community Impact

OHIO's regional campuses lead the way in rural education

September 26, 2025 5 min

91ԭ��’s new Rural Schools Collaborative Hub highlights rural strengths, uniting campuses, educators, and communities to inspire future teachers through place-based learning.

Rankings

91ԭ�� recognized as Ohio’s best value public university for the sixth consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report

September 23, 2025 4 min

91ԭ�� has once again ranked as the top public university in the state of Ohio for best value, according to U.S. News and World Report.

A student walks on the bricks of College Green surrounded by fallen leaves.

National Recognitions

91ԭ��, OHIO Online honored as transfer-friendly university for sixth consecutive year

September 18, 2025 4 min

This prestigious designation highlights institutions that excel in creating accessible pathways for transfer students who choose to continue their academic journeys.

Representatives of 91ԭ�� and Kenworth stand in front of a truck outside of the Chillicothe plant

Community Partners

91ԭ�� leadership visits PACCAR/Kenworth Chillicothe Plant

September 17, 2025 5 min

The PACCAR/Kenworth Chillicothe Plant recently hosted several members of 91ԭ��’s leadership team in the first of a series of meetings and tours to promote OHIO’s ongoing support of Kenworth.

The OHIO Chillicothe Campus is shown on a fall day

OHIO Events

91ԭ�� Chillicothe invites community to learn, explore, discover with non-credit workshops

September 15, 2025 2 min

91ԭ�� Chillicothe invites the community to participate in its Community Education Workshop Series. These non-credit workshops engage participants in fun, hands-on experiences.

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