ORLANDO, Fla. — Nearly every student clutches a phone in one hand while traversing the University of Central Florida campus, even when walking in groups. Laptops and tablets are lunchtime companions, and earbuds and headphones are routine accessories. While waiting for class to start, many students…

First-generation students are twice as likely to leave college without completing a bachelor’s degree than their peers, even if they come from higher-income backgrounds and come to college academically prepared, according to a new report from the Common App. The findings suggest these factors do…

Ohio’s largest community colleges are cutting dozens of programs – ranging from sports and recreation to science and technology degrees – in response to Senate Bill 1, Ohio’s new higher education law. Public two- and four-year schools were recently required to tell the Ohio Department of Higher…

by: Steven Moore Posted: Sep 30, 2025 / 04:59 PM EDT Updated: Oct 1, 2025 / 04:47 AM EDT SHARE Steubenville, OHIO (WTRF) – The potential takeover of the former Eastern Gateway Community College by Youngstown State University continues to see progress. The building is now back in control of Jefferson…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio State University announced its 2025 enrollment numbers, and new first-year international enrollment is down more than 35%. Ohio State has planned to enroll a smaller first-year class for months. However, new international student enrollment declined disproportionately…

WASHINGTON -- Ohio’s congressional Democrats want to restore more than $28 million in federal education funding for low-income Ohio students after the Department of Education terminated grants to programs serving over 16,000 students across the state including those in Cleveland and Akron public…

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. Finding opportunity close to home After graduating from McClain High School in Greenfield, Ohio, Bolender…

CityScene, a publication based in Columbus, Ohio, featured UC co-op student Adam Wolshire in the latest edition. Wolshire, a fifth-year industrial design student, shared his experience working for the world’s largest toy manufacturer, Lego, based in Billund, Denmark. While on co-op at Lego, Wolshire…

To assist working professionals in gaining in-demand skills to advance their careers, The Ohio State University has launched a new Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) portal. The streamlined site enables users to access Ohio State’s PCE resources through one location, said Jason Lemon, vice…

Politics in Portsmouth have been running hot all year. First came the fiery debate over whether the city should declare itself a “transgender sanctuary city,” a proposal that drew packed council chambers before ultimately failing. Then, the city found itself caught up in the saga of the stolen…

29 September 2025 | 13:55 PM America/New_York New initiative will drive research, discovery and disruption The Ohio State University Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the world at breakneck speed, and The Ohio State University is at the forefront of this transformation with the launch of the…

The University of Cincinnati has joined a national program aimed at strengthening mental health support for college students, becoming an official JED Campus as part of the university’s long-standing commitment to supporting student well-being. The JED Campus program, developed by the nonprofit Jed…

Health by: Posted: Sep 29, 2025 / 03:58 PM EDT Updated: Sep 29, 2025 / 03:58 PM EDT Posted: Sep 29, 2025 / 03:58 PM EDT Updated: Sep 29, 2025 / 03:58 PM EDT SHARE DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Wright State University will host World Mental Health Day to promote student well-being and mental health awareness…

By Nicarlyle Hanchard / The Jambar Though many tenets of Ohio Senate Bill 1 will take effect in 2026, Youngstown State University has already taken steps to navigate the legislation. The Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, signed into law by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in March, requires public…

ATHENS — Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez outlined new initiatives and celebrated recent achievements during her annual State of the University address on Sept. 24. Speaking at the Walter Hall Rotunda, Gonzalez highlighted the university's accomplishments over the past year, including…

Archbold, Ohio (9-30-25) – Northwest State Community College is celebrating National Workforce Development Month by highlighting the college’s role in preparing Ohioans for in-demand careers through innovative programs, partnerships, and resources that drive the state’s economy. Workforce…

CANTON — The Austin-Bailey Health and Wellness Foundation has approved $197,400 in grants and scholarships to support local health initiatives and students pursuing health-related studies. According to a community announcement, 12 nonprofit organizations and nine schools were selected to receive…

Noncredit certificates offered by community colleges and other providers in recent years have gained wide appeal. Many students see them as a quick route to the immediate reward of a better job without going into loan debt for a two- or four-year degree. Lawmakers see them as a key driver of state…

Ohio Tech Day 2025 officially launched this week with a flagship event at Bowling Green State University, bringing together students, educators, and community leaders to explore careers in technology and skilled trades. What is Ohio Tech Day? Ohio Tech Day, held annually on the final Friday in…

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Ohio State University saw a nearly 37% drop in first-year international students for the fall 2025 semester compared to last year.Overall enrollment across all campuses increased slightly, with graduate student numbers reaching a record high.The university said the smaller freshman class size was…

Photo credit: Anna Kelley, Marion Technical College Pleasant High School College Credit Plus Students are among the first students in Marion Tech’s new Early Childhood Development program. (Marion) – Marion Technical College is proud to announce the launch of its new Early Childhood Education…

“We don’t shy away from our remoteness,” said Dr. Jacqueline Yahn, associate professor of instruction at Ohio University Eastern and co-lead of the Rural Schools Collaborative Ohio Hub. “We realize the possibilities we have through it.” Yahn sees rural identity not as a hurdle but as a unique…

Universities across the state today submitted lists of dozens of low-enrolled programs they will be required to sunset, in compliance with Senate Bill 1, Ohio’s higher education bill. The state law requires schools to cut undergraduate degree programs that graduate fewer than five students annually.…

Two dozen undergraduate programs at Kent State University may be on the chopping block under requirements laid out in Senate Bill 1, Ohio’s new higher education law. Join the movement. Just $5 gets you in. This kind of work takes resources. Reader support ensures Signal Cleveland remains…

The phrase “first-year junior” may seem like a contradiction, but it’s a reality for some Miami University students this fall semester. Dual enrollment has become a popular path for high schoolers over the last few years, especially with the introduction of programs such as Early College Academy…

University Community Image The 2025-26 College Panhellenic Council Executive Board Ohio University’s Sorority and Fraternity Life has been recognized by the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) with four 2024–25 College Panhellenic Association Awards. These honors acknowledge outstanding…

University Community Image Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez announced several new initiatives, recognized OHIO’s successes of the past year and expressed her gratitude for the entire University community during the annual State of the University address on Wednesday, Sept. 24 in the…

Three Ohio community colleges offer free industry-recognized credentials in manufacturing to more high school students. Also, new career-connected AP courses designed with industry input, a partnership on skilled trade prep for K-12 students, and essays on the race to define the future of…

The newest, biggest and most expensive academic building at Kent State University does a lot of things. It gives employers a place to recruit on-site. It hosts lectures for hundreds. It houses labs where students run real portfolios and practice sales pitches. But its biggest selling point is…

The Baker Center rotunda. Photo by Kendall Bergeron. ATHENS, Ohio — Ohio University may eliminate a number of majors and courses and is drafting new tenure, performance evaluations and faculty workload policies — all driven by the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, commonly known as Senate Bill 1.…

This fall’s enrollment looked like a report card for Northeast Ohio’s four-year colleges and universities — some standout classes, while others need work. The University of Akron reversed years of declines with its largest enrollment since 2021, while John Carroll continued its momentum by welcoming…

American higher education is lurching into an era of austerity. The nation’s colleges and universities are confronting a series of financial crises — fueled only in part by the White House — that are prompting layoffs, pushing costs higher and leaving the academic experience in flux. Colleges are…

The final version of this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid was made available to all students Wednesday—eight days ahead of schedule. This marks the application’s earliest launch date since it first transitioned to an online platform nearly two decades ago, according to the Department…