News Stories by College

Several graduate programs named among the top 100 in nation in 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings

April 14, 2026 5 min

U.S. News and World Report has ranked numerous 91ԭ�� graduate programs within the College of Business and the College of Health Sciences and Professions among the top 100 in the nation.

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Professional Development

91ԭ�� Chillicothe to host professional development day for educators

April 10, 2026 2 min

91ԭ�� Chillicothe is offering Foundations to Futures: Building the Workforce from the Ground Up, a professional development day for teachers on Tuesday, May 5, from 7:15 a.m. - 3 p.m.

An OHIO student presents research work at the OCTELA Conference

OHIO Research

91ԭ�� students, professor present research on AI and writing at state conference

April 2, 2026 3 min

OHIO students and faculty studied the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and student writing, and then presented their research at the Ohio Council of Teachers of English Language Arts conference.

Cherry blossoms frame a photo of the Convocation Center

Giving Day

One Day, One OHIO: Celebrate OHIO Giving Day 2026 on April 8 and donate to move OHIO forward

April 1, 2026 3 min

91ԭ��’s seventh annual Giving Day will take place April 8, 2026, engaging alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University to take part in giving to causes they feel most passionate about supporting.

Preparing For Careers

From inspired student to future educator: OHIO Eastern student's journey comes full circle

March 31, 2026 4 min

Lacey Dobson, an 91ԭ�� Eastern education student, was inspired by her former teachers to pursue a career in education and is now preparing to give back to her local community.

Student Success

Student teachers build confidence, community at OHIO Chillicothe

March 30, 2026 2 min

91ԭ�� Chillicothe seniors Ava Eldridge and Kylie Fink are discovering what it takes to lead their own classrooms as they prepare for their careers in education.

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Homecoming

91ԭ�� to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 5-10

March 24, 2026 2 min

Homecoming Week 2026 will culminate Oct. 10 with OHIO’s annual Homecoming parade, football game against Central Michigan

a group of 11 students and faculty members (total) in front of the Tower Bridge in London

Study away

From place to pedagogy

March 23, 2026 3 min

Two 91ԭ�� education students share how the UK Storytelling in Education program inspired them to use more immersive storytelling techniques and cultural insights in their classrooms.

An OHIO student talks with an employer at the Education Career Fair

Career Opportunities

OHIO students, alumni invited to Education Career Fair on March 31

March 19, 2026 2 min

91ԭ�� will host an Education Career Fair on Tuesday, March 31, in the Baker University Center Ballroom from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Student Opportunities

Honors Tutorial College awarded nearly $50,000 for new program for OHIO students

March 6, 2026 3 min

OHIO’s Honors Tutorial College has been awarded a nearly $50,000 Capacity Building Grant from the Educating Character Initiative to fund the "'Life is Abundant:’ Character Education in Appalachian Ohio" project.

OHIO Awards

OHIO Learning Communities honors instructors, leaders, advocates

March 5, 2026 2 min

91ԭ�� Learning Communites Programs celebrated their Fall 2025 instructors, Learning Community leaders and advocates at the annual Learning Community Programs Awards.

Tourism

Airbnb or hotel stay? Tourism expert shares what to consider before you book

March 4, 2026 5 min

As spring break travel ramps up, the choice between hotels and Airbnbs is less about which is better and more about which fits your trip. Tourism expert Sandy Chen explains how cost, convenience, safety and travel purpose should guide travelers’ booking decisions.

two female students drawing, one male teacher overlooking their work

Community Impact

Two Appalachian Ohio teachers receive 2026 grants for place-based learning projects

February 26, 2026 3 min

Funded through the Ohio Rural Teacher Fellowship program, the grants will be implemented in spring 2026 and reflect the ongoing impact of regional higher education partnerships in strengthening rural education.

Participants and organizers from a spelling bee competition at 91ԭ�� stand together for a photo. One person is wearing a bee costume.

Community Events

OHIO colleges to host regional competition for Scripps National Spelling Bee on Feb. 28

February 24, 2026 1 min

The spelling bee is open to elementary and middle school students across the region and will be held from 10 a.m. - noon in Baker University Center, Room 240/242. The public is welcome to attend.

OHIO Events

Theatre returns to OHIO Eastern under the direction of Dennis Fox with 'Spoon River Anthology'

February 24, 2026 2 min

The production brings together students, alumni and community members in a collaborative homecoming that celebrates the lasting impact of theatre on campus and throughout the Ohio Valley.

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