Patton College of Education Stories

A view of the 2024 Homecoming parade
Homecoming

Ohio University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 13-18

Homecoming Week 2025 will kick off on Oct. 13, 2025, with the Homecoming football game against Northern Illinois on Oct. 18.

 Patton College of Education's Professor of Sport Pedagogy, Dr. Stephen Harvey, brings his expertise to the global stage with a second featured session on FIFA’s Training Centre, advancing the game from the classroom to the field of play.
Coaching

Patton College of Education’s Dr. Stephen Harvey contributes expertise to FIFA Training Centre

OHIO’s Dr. Stephen Harvey contributes his expertise to FIFA’s global Training Centre, sharing research-driven coaching methods that are influencing how soccer is taught around the world.

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.

Athens Campus in the fall
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's September 2025 Newsmakers

Ohio University recognized Mario Grijalva, Gaurav Bansal and Christine Bhat as September 2025 Faculty Newsmakers.

Tim Bolender
Alumni Leaders

Ohio University alumnus Tim Bolender built a career rooted in education and community

Ohio University Chillicothe alumnus Tim Bolender has been shaping young lives in the classroom, on the boards, and on the field at Greenfield Exempted School District for more than two decades.

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.

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.

Students walk up Richland Avenue in Athens during Welcome Week 2025
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.

President Emeritus Roderick J. McDavis and First Lady Emerita Deborah McDavis wave to the crowd at a Homecoming football game in Peden Stadium
Forever OHIO

Ohio University to honor the legacy of Dr. Roderick J. and Deborah McDavis

Ohio University invites the entire Bobcat community to join these celebrations as we honor the enduring legacy of President Emeritus Roderick J. McDavis and First Lady Emerita Deborah McDavis.

Charles Marsden
Faculty Experts

Charles Marsden brings energy, expertise to OHIO’s regional campuses

OHIO Eastern, OHIO Lancaster and OHIO Zanesville are proud to feature Charles Marsden as a visiting professor of recreation and sport services.

A group of faculty in academic regalia sit in a row
Faculty achievements

Faculty Experts Roundup

News from the summer includes travel, awards, published books and international performance.

Wendy Kalinowski
Forever OHIO

Kalinowski named assistant director of financial aid advising for OHIO Eastern, Zanesville

In her new role, OHIO graduate Wendy Kalinowski will serve as a key resource for students and families navigating the financial aid process.

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Awards

OHIO students, faculty and alumni to participate in cultural exchange after being selected for prestigious awards

Fourteen members of the Ohio University community have been awarded prestigious fellowships through programs like Fulbright, CLS, and Princeton in Asia, supporting international education and cultural exchange. These awards enable recipients to pursue research, teaching, and diplomatic engagement abroad.

Blurred images of students in motion crossing College Green
Warm Welcomes

Becoming Bobcats: BSO welcomes a new class

With help from across the University, Bobcat Student Orientation brought more than 10,000 students and family members to campus this year, delivering an "amazing experience."

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