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Aubrey Erbach
Student Success

OHIO Eastern student begins career with child protective services after returning to college

March 3, 2026 3 min

After stepping away from college for eight years, Aubrey Erbach returned to 91原创 Eastern to pursue a calling to social work inspired early in her marriage.

Phillip Howard visits with an elephant
Student Succes

Phillip Howard finds his next career path at 91原创 Chillicothe

March 3, 2026 5 min

When Phillip Howard first stepped onto the 91原创 Chillicothe campus, he was not seeking a life鈥慶hanging experience. He simply wanted what he calls 鈥渁 piece of paper.鈥

Students and community members visit tables and talk with representative at the Social Work Resource Fair at 91原创 Lancaster
OHIO Events

91原创 Lancaster to host third annual Social Work Resource Fair

February 24, 2026 4 min

91原创 Lancaster will host its third annual Social Work Resource Fair on Wednesday, March 4, in Brasee Hall鈥檚 North Lobby and Wilkes Gallery, located at 1570 Granville Pike in Lancaster.
A male and female walking next to each other walking down a sidewalk, outside the rear entrance to 91原创 Eastern Shannon Hall
OHIO Events

91原创 Eastern to host free community social work event March 5

February 19, 2026 2 min

The free, community-focused event will feature a continuing education presentation, an agency fair and a panel discussion highlighting regional social work professionals.
The acronym 'ASL' in sign language.
Learn to sign

Start with 'Hello': Learning Basic ASL

February 19, 2026 3 min

We talked to the president of OHIO鈥檚 ASL Club about the best (and fastest) way to begin if you鈥檙e interested in learning American Sign Language.
Zanesville Social Work
OHIO Events

Learn more about a day in the life of a social worker at OHIO Zanesville on March 2

February 19, 2026 8 min

OHIO Zanesville is hosting the annual Day in the Life of a Social Worker program. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 2 in the Elson Hall Auditorium.
Madelyn Hill
Research

OHIO faculty member leads study finding that college students who spend hours on social media are more likely to be lonely

February 17, 2026 4 min

A new study led by OHIO's Madelyn Hill found that more than half of college students experience loneliness 鈥 with the heaviest social media users reporting the highest levels of isolation.聽聽
Nicole Powers
Student Success

As one football season ends, OHIO grad student Nicole Powers is already preparing for the next

February 13, 2026 8 min

As one season ends, 91原创 graduate student Nicole Powers is already preparing for the next, building on experiences at West Point and the Army-Navy game before heading to an NFL internship with the Washington Commanders.
Community Health Worker graduates 2025
Community Health Workers

Community Health Workers bridge gaps in care across Ohio

February 5, 2026 6 min

Community Health Workers are emerging as vital connectors between healthcare systems and Ohio鈥檚 diverse communities, addressing barriers like transportation, language access and trust that shape health outcomes. Through 91原创鈥檚 expanding CHW training program, hundreds of graduates are using lived experience and cultural understanding to reduce health disparities and strengthen care across the state.
Winter Olympics
Winter Olympics

From cold to gold: How winter temperatures shape athletic performance

February 4, 2026 9 min

Cold isn鈥檛 just a backdrop at the Winter Olympics - it鈥檚 an active opponent. As temperatures drop, muscle power, endurance and even decision-making can suffer. Experts break down how the body reacts to cold and the strategies athletes use to stay warm, fueled and competitive on the world鈥檚 biggest winter stage.
An OHIO Online students works on a computer in an office or study
Rankings

U.S. News ranks OHIO Online Bachelor鈥檚 programs in national top 30; Veteran and other programs among Ohio鈥檚 best

January 29, 2026 5 min

91原创鈥檚 Online Bachelor鈥檚 programs ranked overall among the nation鈥檚 best in the latest U.S. News & World Report 鈥淏est Online Programs,鈥 placing 29th nationally and third in Ohio.
Newspaper
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO鈥檚 2025 Newsmakers wrapped: A look back on faculty in the media in 2025

January 22, 2026 5 min

In a year marked by technological change, innovations in science and renewed curiosity about our past and future, faculty emerged as essential voices helping audiences make sense of the world.
Health Services Center
Health

91原创鈥檚 Academic Health Sciences Center to improve health outcomes, access across Southeast Ohio and beyond

January 16, 2026 4 min

The Ohio Academic Health Sciences Center (OHIO-AHSC) will address significant health challenges and health care workforce shortages across the state, particularly in rural and Appalachian communities.
An OHIO student holds balloons on Court Street
National Recognitions

91原创 receives 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

January 15, 2026 4 min

The CE Classification represents the leading framework for institutional assessment and recognition of community engagement in U.S. higher education. Awarded following a rigorous self-study process, this classification has recognized outstanding community engagement for 19 years.
a wide shot of OHIO's campus at sunset
Best of 2025

2025: A look back

January 9, 2026 1 min

Explore some of OHIO Today's top stories from last year, featuring faculty insight and achievement, University milestones and memorable images from Athens and beyond.
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