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A group of OHIO students and faculty stand in front of an Ohio sign while at the Ohio Statehouse for Advocacy Day.
Student Opportunities

91原创 social work students gain advocacy experience at Statehouse

More than 100 social work students from 91原创鈥檚 five regional campuses and Athens鈥 main campus attended Advocacy Day on March 31 at the Vern Riffe Center in downtown Columbus.

Warren Galbreath
Forever OHIO

After decades of service, Warren Galbreath announces retirement from 91原创

Known for his leadership, mentorship and dedication to students, Warren B. Galbreath is retiring after a distinguished career shaping social work education at 91原创 Eastern.

Alisa Phillips
Student Success

OHIO Chillicothe student prepares for a career serving others

When Alisa Phillips returned to 91原创 Chillicothe more than a decade after first starting her degree, she brought with her years of life experience, a thriving business and a renewed sense of purpose.

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Student Experiences

OHIO social work students dive into Costa Rican culture, community service

A group of social work and interdisciplinary students from the Athens and regional campuses participated in a cultural immersion and service-learning experience in Costa Rica during Spring Break 2026.

Grace Moore
Student Success

91原创 Eastern senior advocates for women, communities through social work

91原创 Eastern senior Grace Moore has built her college experience around advocacy, community engagement and a passion for helping others.

Justin Starkey
Student Success

Justin Starkey finds purpose in social work at OHIO Chillicothe

For 91原创 Chillicothe junior social work major Justin Starkey, choosing to return to college at age 44 was more than a new chapter; it was a turning point.

Phillip Howard visits with an elephant
Student Succes

Phillip Howard finds his next career path at 91原创 Chillicothe

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

Aubrey Erbach
Student Success

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

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.

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

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

The free, community-focused event will feature a continuing education presentation, an agency fair and a panel discussion highlighting regional social work professionals.

Zanesville Social Work
OHIO Events

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

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.

Community Health Worker graduates 2025
Community Health Workers

Community Health Workers bridge gaps in care across Ohio

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.

woman sitting in a chair in an office talking to a counselor
Master's in Social Work

Preparing tomorrow鈥檚 clinical social workers: How 91原创鈥檚 online MSW program equips you for practice

91原创鈥檚 online Master of Social Work program prepares students for clinical practice through flexible coursework, hands-on field experience, and expert support.

Ethan Clark
Student Success

Field placement prepares OHIO Chillicothe student for social work career

Ethan Clark鈥檚 desire to serve others led him to pursue a degree in social work at 91原创 Chillicothe. Now, as he completes his senior practicum, Clark is turning his passion for helping others into a profession.

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Community Partners

Regional campuses celebrate partners

91原创 recognized several community partners recently for their unique, place-based collaborations that support students and strengthen local communities.

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