Patton College of Education Stories

Ohio University representatives stand with officials from West Africa
Student Opportunities

OHIO delegation travels to The Gambia and Senegal to advance West African partnerships

September 4, 2026 6 min

A five-member delegation met with government ministries, universities and alumni in Banjul and Dakar, building on decades of relationships sustained through the African Studies program.
The Marching 110 performs on College Green as part of the campus involvement fair
Welcome Week

Back in the Bobcat groove

September 3, 2026 4 min

Fall semester 2026 kicked off with annual Welcome Week festivities, providing new and returning students with a glimpse of what's in store for another amazing year at OHIO.
Newsmakers 2026
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's August 2026 Newsmakers

September 3, 2026 4 min

Paul Shovlin, Eve Ng, Allyson Hallman-Thrasher, Ben Bates and Jim Strode were named newsmakers for August 2026.
teacher at small table with elementary students giving a student a high five
Master's Programs for Teachers

How to add a reading education specialization to your teaching license

September 2, 2026 4 min

Ohio University's online M.Ed. in Reading Education is helping to address literacy needs among children and schools. Find out how to earn this specialization. No GRE or thesis required.
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.
An aerial image of Ohio University and Athens, Ohio in the Fall
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.
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.
Class gateway
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. 
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.
teacher standing in front of elementary classroom
Career Advancement: Education

Special Education support roles: Career paths beyond the classroom

August 13, 2026 5 min

Special education offers career paths beyond teaching. From behavior intervention to instructional coordination, learn the qualifications each role requires and the degree options at Ohio University.
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.
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