Eastern Campus Stories

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Community Partners

Regional campuses celebrate partners

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

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Community Partnerships

Future teachers, community leaders: Inside Ohio University’s Rural Teacher Corps

Ohio University’s Rural Teacher Corps prepares future educators to serve and strengthen Appalachian communities through place-based learning and community partnerships.

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Community Impact

Care That’s Rooted in Community

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

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Community Engagement

Ohio University to host Engage OHIO 2025: Community and place-based engagement symposium and awards ceremony

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

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Future Teachers

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

Ohio University 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.

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Moving OHIO Forward

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

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.

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OHIO Events

'She Stitches, He Snaps: A Couple’s Creative Journey' on display at OHIO Eastern Art Gallery

The exhibit brings together Cindy Greenlee’s handmade quilts and wall hangings with Dr. Richard W. Greenlee’s landscapes and nature photography, offering a creative dialogue between fiber and lens.

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Community Impact

OHIO's regional campuses lead the way in rural education

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

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OHIO Events

'12 Dancing Princesses' ballet brings enchanting fairy tale to Ohio University Eastern this October

The Oglebay Institute Youth Ballet Company will present “12 Dancing Princesses,” at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, in the Shannon Hall Theater at Ohio University Eastern.

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Supporting Students

Alumna’s return highlights commitment to student mental health at OHIO Eastern

Ohio University Eastern alumna Lauren Hamilton has returned to campus as the new on-site point of contact for Tri-County Help Center (TCHC).

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National Recognitions

Ohio University, OHIO Online honored as transfer-friendly university for sixth consecutive year

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

Erica Neal
OHIO Community

Erica Neal joins OHIO Eastern, Zanesville campuses as assistant professor of instruction in education

Erica Neal brings classroom and teacher preparation experience to her new role at OHIO and is already being recognized for strengthening partnerships and supporting future educators.

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Forever OHIO

OHIO grows enrollment to more than 30,000, including more than 8,000 new students

Ohio University total enrollment grew nearly four percent again this fall with 8,195 new students enrolling across our eight campuses and OHIO Online, including our largest, most high-achieving freshman class to date.

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Supporting Students

‘Bobcat Den’ wellness space opens at OHIO Eastern to support mind, body, community

The new Bobcat Den at Ohio University Eastern offers flexible areas for movement, mindfulness and reflection, giving students, faculty and staff a welcoming place to recharge and focus on well-being.

Jason Garczyk
Community Connections

Ohio University Eastern alumnus Jason Garczyk gives back as local leader, community voice

Ohio University Eastern alumnus and Belmont County Recorder Jason Garczyk has joined the Community Connections Podcast as a co-host for its second season.

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