College of Health Sciences and Professions Stories

Alisa Phillips
Student Success

OHIO Chillicothe student prepares for a career serving others

When Alisa Phillips returned to Ohio University Chillicothe more than a decade after first starting her degree, she brought with her years of life experience, a thriving business and a renewed sense of purpose.

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Student Experiences

OHIO social work students dive into Costa Rican culture, community service

A group of social work and interdisciplinary students from the Athens and regional campuses participated in a cultural immersion and service-learning experience in Costa Rica during Spring Break 2026.

Anthem
Partnerships

Ohio University, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield expand partnership to strengthen rural healthcare workforce

Additional investment will strengthen experiential learning program to elevate care for aging and vulnerable populations

Students hold up an Ohio University sign during a football game.
Homecoming

Ohio University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 5-10

Homecoming Week 2026 will culminate Oct. 10 with OHIO’s annual Homecoming parade, football game against Central Michigan

Grace Moore
Student Success

Ohio University Eastern senior advocates for women, communities through social work

Ohio University Eastern senior Grace Moore has built her college experience around advocacy, community engagement and a passion for helping others.

Two people shake hands at an Ohio University Career Fair
Career Opportunities

OHIO to host Healthcare Career Fair April 7

The Healthcare Career Fair will provide students with opportunities to network with employers, explore internships and full-time positions, and practice their networking skills.

College Green
OHIO Awards

OHIO Learning Communities honors instructors, leaders, advocates

Ohio University Learning Communites Programs celebrated their Fall 2025 instructors, Learning Community leaders and advocates at the annual Learning Community Programs Awards.

Cutler Hall
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's February 2026 Newsmakers

Jessica Arquette, Madelyn Hill and Kerri Shaw were named faculty newsmakers for February 2026.

Matt Fox, Water's Embrace Art Exhibit
OHIO Events

Faculty artist Matt Fox brings 'Water’s Embrace' exhibit to OHIO Eastern Art Gallery

The exhibit highlights Matt Fox’s evolving artistic practice and will include a public reception on March 17, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at the Ohio University Eastern Art Gallery.

Phillip Howard visits with an elephant
Student Succes

Phillip Howard finds his next career path at Ohio University Chillicothe

When Phillip Howard first stepped onto the Ohio University Chillicothe campus, he was not seeking a life‑changing experience. He simply wanted what he calls “a piece of paper.”

Aubrey Erbach
Student Success

OHIO Eastern student begins career with child protective services after returning to college

After stepping away from college for eight years, Aubrey Erbach returned to Ohio University Eastern to pursue a calling to social work inspired early in her marriage.

Students and community members visit tables and talk with representative at the Social Work Resource Fair at Ohio University Lancaster
OHIO Events

Ohio University Lancaster to host third annual Social Work Resource Fair

Ohio University Lancaster will host its third annual Social Work Resource Fair on Wednesday, March 4, in Brasee Hall’s North Lobby and Wilkes Gallery, located at 1570 Granville Pike in Lancaster.

Zanesville Social Work
OHIO Events

Learn more about a day in the life of a social worker at OHIO Zanesville on March 2

OHIO Zanesville is hosting the annual Day in the Life of a Social Worker program. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 2 in the Elson Hall Auditorium.

The acronym 'ASL' in sign language.
Learn to sign

Start with 'Hello': Learning Basic ASL

We talked to the president of OHIO’s ASL Club about the best (and fastest) way to begin if you’re interested in learning American Sign Language.

A male and female walking next to each other walking down a sidewalk, outside the rear entrance to Ohio University Eastern Shannon Hall
OHIO Events

Ohio University Eastern to host free community social work event March 5

The free, community-focused event will feature a continuing education presentation, an agency fair and a panel discussion highlighting regional social work professionals.

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