News Stories by College

OHIO Chillicothe helps Rob Truitt turn a calling into a teaching career

October 13, 2026 5 min

Called to lead, Rob Truitt balances roles as a bus driver, father, full-time student and tutor while pursuing the Patton College of Education degree that will prepare him to serve his community as a teacher.

OHIO Events

Ohio University Chillicothe to exhibit work of Central Ohio artist Michael Kirk

October 12, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe’s Patricia Scott Memorial Art Gallery will feature “Dive In,” an exhibition of artwork by Central Ohio artist Michael Kirk, beginning with an opening reception on Thursday, Oct. 22.

Community Events

OHIO Chillicothe partners with Goodwill to host donation drive

September 22, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe is teaming up with Goodwill Industries of South Central Ohio for a donation drive on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stevenson Center.

A park bench basks in the sun on OHIO's Athens Campus

Student Success

OHIO announces summer semester 2026 student academic achievement lists

September 17, 2026 2 min

At the end of each semester, Ohio University’s undergraduate students are evaluated based on their semester GPA and hours to determine placement on the President’s List, Dean’s List or Provost’s List.

OHIO students stand together outside on a warm summer day while looking out across a valley

Student Opportunities

Students gain hands-on experience through programs funded by Experiential Learning Stewardship Grants

September 17, 2026 9 min

OHIO faculty and staff from all campuses are creating new opportunities for students to connect classroom learning with hands-on experience with the help of Experiential Learning Stewardship Grants.

Serving The Community

Matt Snider joins Ohio University Chillicothe's Regional Coordinating Council

September 14, 2026 3 min

Ohio University's Board of Trustees has appointed Matt Snider, a Chillicothe resident who manages uranium enrichment operations for Centrus Energy Corp. in Piketon, to the Ohio University Chillicothe Regional Coordinating Council.

Forever OHIO

Created by community: OHIO Chillicothe celebrates 80 years

September 8, 2026 3 min

Before Ohio University built anything on Carlisle Hill, the people of Chillicothe had already bought the ground. Ohio University Chillicothe had been holding classes since 1946.

The Marching 110 performs on College Green as part of the campus involvement fair

Welcome Week

Back in the Bobcat groove

September 3, 2026 4 min

Fall semester 2026 kicked off with annual Welcome Week festivities, providing new and returning students with a glimpse of what's in store for another amazing year at OHIO.

Student Research

OHIO Chillicothe student reconnects with ancestral language through UC Berkeley research program

September 1, 2026 3 min

OHIO Chillicothe junior Ana Frease conducted research on the Coast Miwok language this summer through the Breath of Life Archival Institute for Indigenous California Languages.

Students enjoy Welcome Week convocation.

Forever OHIO

OHIO welcomes nearly 7,700 new students across all campuses and online

August 27, 2026 5 min

Increased interest in professional fields, continued momentum in Athens undergraduate enrollment, rising four-year graduation rate and growing College Credit Plus enrollments demonstrate students’ focus on return on investment.

Welcome Week

Welcome home, Bobcats: Welcome Week to feature events for new, returning students

August 20, 2026 5 min

Ohio University invites all students to celebrate the beginning of the new academic year during Welcome Week 2026.

Dedicated Faculty

Holly Sunflower returns to Ohio University Chillicothe to teach social work

August 19, 2026 5 min

Licensed Social Worker Holly Sunflower found her voice at Ohio University Chillicothe. This fall, she returns to campus to help students find theirs.

Student Success

Working nurses advance their careers through OHIO Chillicothe's LPN-to-RN track

August 13, 2026 5 min

OUC's three-semester LPN-RN track allows students to earn an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing and become eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses

OHIO Announcements

Dean Lafreniere to lead OHIO Chillicothe's next chapter

August 7, 2026 4 min

Dr. Lewatis McNeal, vice provost for Regional Higher Education, has announced the appointment of Michael Lafreniere as dean of campus and community engagement at Ohio University Chillicothe.

Student Experiences

Communications major applies skills, gains critical experience as intern in national park

August 3, 2026 5 min

Growing up in Chillicothe, James Beatty visited Hopewell Culture National Historical Park on class trips and family outings, never imagining that he would one day intern there.

Chillicothe Campus Stories