Eastern Campus Stories

Lisa Kindler and Dean Richard W. Greenlee
Community Partners

St. Clairsville Area Chamber of Commerce named OHIO Eastern’s 2025 Outstanding Community Partner

The St. Clairsville Area Chamber of Commerce was named OHIO Eastern’s 2025 Community Partner for its strong collaboration with the university, including events and initiatives connecting students with the local community.

Pictured (left to right): Gracie Wagstaff, Skye Bondy, Lylah Fogle, Amelia Copney, Kara Desjarlais
Community Events

OHIO Eastern accepting submissions for 2026 MLK Writing Contest

The contest invites middle and high school students from across the Ohio Valley to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy through poetry or short essays inspired by quotes from the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.

A student walks on the bricks of College Green surrounded by fallen leaves.
Community Support

OHIO’s Cats’ Cupboard Food Pantry remains available to students and employees impacted by pause in SNAP benefits during federal government shutdown

A reminder that OHIO students and employees may visit Cats’ Cupboard food pantry, with locations in Athens and across our regional campuses, for fresh, frozen and shelf-stable food options. Pantry donations are also being accepted.

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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.

an instructor wearing glasses and scrubs demonstrates the use of an otoscope on a student
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.

Volunteers from Ohio University work on framing a house
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.

Regional campus early childhood education majors gather at OHIO Chillicothe
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.

A view of Cutler Hall from College Green
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.

Man and Wife, standing in front of handmaid quilt
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.

Three students use markers on large posterboard
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.

Lauren Hamilton smiling, facing a student
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).

A student walks on the bricks of College Green surrounded by fallen leaves.
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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