Stories tagged with: Experiential Learning

Phillip Howard visits with an elephant
Student Succes

Phillip Howard finds his next career path at Ohio University Chillicothe

March 3, 2026 5 min

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.”

Caden Mayle
Community Impact

Efforts to promote prehistoric earthworks in region continue with OHIO research

March 3, 2026 5 min

The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks in Ohio gained recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023,
Cutler Hall is surrounded by colorful trees on the College Green on a day in fall
Alumni Leaders

College of Arts and Sciences graduates reflect on finding their way home to OHIO

March 2, 2026 5 min

Alumni Jasmine Butler, Michael Moehring and Michael Wells share how their Arts and Sciences education at OHIO paved the way to a bright future—and how they stay connected to their Bobcat community.
Birds-eye view of the Appalachian Mountains.
Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship

Regional investing fund provides new opportunities for students

February 28, 2026 5 min

Three OHIO students were awarded prestigious fellowships through the Appalachian Emerging Investors Fund.
Someone smiling, showcasing their archives exhibit.
Experiential research

OHIO's Archives invite students to get hands-on with history

February 24, 2026 6 min

The Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections is working to break down barriers, inviting all students to experience history through hands-on discovery.
A large group of OHIO students and employees stand with Bas Baalmans and hold a green flag that says "LEAD"
Student Opportunities

From the Netherlands to OHIO: A global partnership in leadership

February 16, 2026 5 min

Dutch culture and Bobcat spirit were showcased at a fun and educational event made possible by the partnership between OHIO's Walter Center for Strategic Leadership and the University of Groningen.
Mound City Group on a brisk summer day with steam fog rising from the ground.
Student Opportunities

OHIO Chillicothe seeks applicants for Bruce Lombardo Internship

February 16, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe is accepting applications for the Summer 2026 Bruce Lombardo Internship.

OHIO students and faculty member Teri Peasley stand together on a busy sidewalk in England
Student Opportunities

Study abroad programs expand global opportunities for Ohio University regional campus students

February 11, 2026 6 min

Regional campus students at Ohio University are engaging in immersive international and community-based experiences that enhance cultural awareness, professional readiness and global perspective.
Members of the Ohio University Air Force ROTC stand in their uniforms in front of Cutler Hall
Student Success

Ohio University Air Force ROTC Det 650 named Best Small Detachment in Nation

February 11, 2026 2 min

The award recognizes sustained excellence in academics, leadership development, community engagement and experiential learning opportunities that prepare OHIO cadets to become future Air Force officers.
A group of hikers standing atop a forested hillscape.
Pedagogy in action

Learning to be 'comfortably uncomfortable': How pedagogy trips transform students

February 10, 2026 5 min

The most impactful lessons aren’t always learned in a lecture hall. Two hands-on study away programs in OHIO’s Patton College of Education teach leadership, empathy and a sense of self in the real-world classrooms of North Carolina and Costa Rica.
Richard Stevens talks to students on Ohio University's Athens campus
OHIO Alumni

Paying it forward from a paper-route past: How Richard Stevens supports the next generation of journalists

February 4, 2026 4 min

Richard Stevens’ career in journalism began with a Cleveland paper route and led to a degree from Ohio University. Now, through the Richard J. Stevens Scholarship in Journalism, he is giving back. The scholarship helps students gain the time and financial stability needed for hands-on reporting, student media, and experiential learning that prepare them for careers in journalism.
The winners of the Eco Challenge, along with advisors, hold trophies while standing on stage at the Eco Challenge, and a 1st Place graphic is shown behind them
Student Success

OHIO students come up with innovative ideas in annual Eco Challenge

February 4, 2026 4 min

The Eco Challenge offers students a unique experiential learning opportunity, allowing participants to be active problem-solvers in their community.

Banner for the SOA student case study challenge.
Student success

Actuarily Speaking: Three mathematics students named 2025 semi-finalists in national competition

February 3, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s Actuarial Science team was named one of 19 semifinalists out of 68 entries in the Society of Actuaries Research Institute’s 2025 Student Research Case Study Challenge.

Cutler Hall and the College Green is covered with snow, but the brick paths have been cleared of snow and one person walks on a path.
Student Research

OHIO students awarded Provost Undergraduate Research Funds

January 29, 2026 3 min

The Provost Undergraduate Research Fund award program provided 29 students with a total of $36,359 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work during the fall semester.
Emma Adams
Rewarding Careers

OHIO Chillicothe alumna Emma Adams finds her calling in education

January 21, 2026 4 min

Emma Adams loves her job as a media specialist at Pickerington Central High School, and she is grateful for the affordable, flexible, and career-focused education she received at Ohio University Chillicothe.

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