Southern Campus Stories

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Class of 2025

OHIO Southern celebrates graduates at annual recognition ceremony

Ohio University Southern celebrated its 2024–25 graduates at the annual recognition ceremony, awarding 128 degrees and honoring outstanding students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

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Graduation 2025

Ohio University Regional Campuses celebrate graduates with community-focused ceremonies

Ohio University’s regional campuses honored the Class of 2025 on May 1 with personalized ceremonies celebrating academic achievement, community leadership, and student perseverance.

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University Updates

OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from April 22 ‘University Updates’

Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the fourth and final “University Updates” event of the academic year on Tuesday, April 22.

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Class of 2025

OHIO Southern graduate prepares for career shaping young learners

Early childhood education graduate prepares for a local teaching career after hands-on experiences and strong mentorship at Ohio University Southern.

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Graduation 2025

Social work graduate prepares for career helping others

With a passion for helping others, social work graduate Macy Malone prepares to continue her education and build a career focused on supporting her community.

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OHIO Community

Keeney’s Kitchen bringing healthy meal options to Ohio University Southern

Keeney’s Kitchen is now open at Ohio University Southern, offering healthy meals, grab-and-go options, and fresh acai bowls for students, staff, and the community.

For those wanting to work in the horse industry, Ohio University's AAS in Equine Studies is a fast track way to the equine industry.
Equine Studies

An equine education that meets your career goals: Ohio University’s online associate degree in equine studies

Turn your passion into a rewarding profession with Ohio University’s online associate's in Equine Studies. Build useful skills in horse care, business, riding instruction, farm management, and more.

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University Community

Keynote speaker brings regional roots, real-world advice to OHIO Southern graduation ceremony

Ohio University Southern graduate Stephan Harris returns as keynote speaker for the 2025 ceremony, sharing a message of persistence, community, and the power of asking questions and getting involved.

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Student Experiences

Ohio University Southern nursing students to participate in end-of-semester simulation

Ohio University Southern nursing students will take part in a hands-on simulation April 25, gaining real-world experience as they assess patients, perform procedures, and practice team-based care.

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Student Success

Beating the odds, building a future

A mother, cancer survivor, and full-time worker, this graduate earned two degrees with a mission to improve the justice system—and she's not done yet.

Alyse Giffin
Class of 2025

Balancing life, work and earning a diploma

With the support of her advisor at Ohio University Southern, Alyse Giffin found a program that built on her existing education and aligned with her career goals.

Chase Lynd
Class of 2025

Building confidence in the classroom

For Chase Lynd, returning to college wasn’t something he had always planned—but it turned out to be one of the best decisions he’s ever made.

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Class of 2025

Turning passion into impact through social work

Brittney Marinich’s time at OHIO gave her more than just a degree—it gave her direction.

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OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to April ice cream socials on Athens, regional campuses

Ohio University will host ice cream socials for all students, faculty and staff on the Athens and regional campuses in April to celebrate the end of the semester.

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Alumni Success

Building safer communities: Megan Rookard named 2025 recipient of Dr. Dan Evans Alumni Leadership Award

Megan Rookard, advocate and educator, is the 2025 recipient of the Dr. Dan Evans Alumni Leadership Award for her work supporting survivors and leading open conversations about sexual harm.

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