Patton College of Education Stories

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.

Cutler Hall is shown surrounded by colorful trees on a sunny day in the spring
Faculty Excellence

Ohio University recognizes regional faculty for excellence in teaching, scholarship, service

August 27, 2026 7 min

Ohio University is recognizing two outstanding faculty members from its regional campuses for their dedication to students, excellence in teaching, scholarly activity and service.

Campus beauty Hocking River 2024
OHIO Announcements

Update on search for OHIO’s next executive vice president and provost

August 27, 2026 1 min

Ohio University is moving forward in the search for its next executive vice president and provost.
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Community Partners

Sugar Bush Foundation awards nearly $390,000 to support Appalachian Ohio partnerships

August 26, 2026 2 min

The Sugar Bush Foundation, a supporting organization of the Ohio University Foundation, distributed $386,266 in funding for seven University-community projects benefiting Appalachian Ohio during the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Academic Programs

Ohio University receives state approval for restructured academic programs

August 19, 2026 2 min

The newly approved programs also ensure compliance with the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act's low degree conferral requirements while preserving academic opportunities for students through broader, more integrated degree pathways.

Cutler Hall is shown surrounded by colorful trees on a sunny day in the spring
OHIO Announcements

Upcoming development opportunities for newer faculty at Ohio University

August 19, 2026 2 min

The Office of the Provost invites faculty who have been at OHIO for five years or less to participate in two cohort-based development and support opportunities specifically for newer faculty. 
OHIO students and community members walk by the international flags on the College Green during the International Street Fair
Global Exchange

Several members of the OHIO community selected for prestigious international exchange awards

August 19, 2026 10 min

Several Ohio University students, alumni and faculty members have been selected for prestigious awards and fellowships through the CLS and Fulbright programs.
A group of faculty in academic regalia sit in a row
Faculty Excellence

Faculty Experts Roundup

August 18, 2026 4 min

OHIO's experts spent their summer on research, publishing and winning awards.
A group of students and faculty and staff stand outside of OHIO Southern
Supporting Students

At OHIO Southern, education majors find their people before day one

August 14, 2026 3 min

OHIO Southern's first orientation built for incoming education majors connected students with faculty, advisors and each other before the first day of classes.
Four OHIO representatives stand in front of the Global Education Fair banner at one of the events
Community Events

Global Education Fair brings 21 countries to Athens County classrooms

August 13, 2026 6 min

At the Global Education Fair, children arrived under the flags of the world, collected a passport and a world map at the check-in table, and then set out to earn a stamp from every country in the room.
Isaac Floyd
Alumni Leaders

OHIO graduate's grant sends 30 children to Bobcat Academy at no cost

August 11, 2026 3 min

An OHIO graduate teaching in Lawrence County secured a $1,500 grant that sent 30 children to Bobcat Academy on the Ohio University Southern campus at no cost to their families.
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OHIO Events

Helping state’s older adults deal with extreme weather the focus of latest free Project ECHO seminars hosted by OHIO’s Voinovich School

August 7, 2026 2 min

How Ohio’s rapidly aging population can better cope with heat waves, flooding and increasingly severe storms is the subject of a new six-part Project ECHO webinar series starting in September.

Captina Conservancy Duck Dash 2026 - Hundreds of yellow rubber ducks floating down a creek bed of water.
Student Experiences

Learning through service: OHIO Eastern students support conservation, community at Captina Duck Dash

August 7, 2026 5 min

The Duck Dash event exemplified how Ohio University Eastern students from different academic disciplines are applying their classroom knowledge in meaningful ways through community partnerships.
July 2026 Newsmakers
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's July 2026 Newsmakers

August 6, 2026 4 min

Jacob Hiler, Andrea Richard, Sandy Chen, Jacqueline Yahn and Angela Hillman were named newsmakers for July 2026.
Shantel Zwick
Alumni Leaders

Passion for teaching, personal growth define OHIO alumna’s journey

July 30, 2026 3 min

Shantel Zwick credits Ohio University’s supportive faculty, personalized learning environment and strong teacher education program with preparing her for a rewarding career in education.

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