(The Center Square) – Despite a controversial new law targeting speech on college campuses, Ohio colleges and universities remain among the worst in the nation for their speech climate. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression gave a collective F to 13 schools, the same grade as the…

The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Cleveland campus, marking a decade of growth, community engagement and innovative medical education. The event honored the vision, partnerships and people who helped turn an idea about…

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Cuyahoga Community College will eliminate 30 associate degree programs during the current academic year, the latest Ohio college to announce cuts under a new state law. The programs average fewer than five graduates per year over any three-year period and include 15 apprenticeship…

4:55 Brief Civil RightsConstitutional RightsEducationFirst AmendmentHigher EducationPolitics & Gov The Rundown FIRE gives Ohio State University, five other Ohio universities an “F” on latest free speech ranking By: - September 9, 2025 4:55 am On the campus of The Ohio State University in Columbus,…

Emergency departments nationwide face increasing patient volumes, complex cases, and staffing shortages, creating a critical need for skilled advanced practice providers. To help address this challenge, Ohio University's College of Health Sciences and Professions will launch a post-graduate…

Heisenberg Francis walked down the hall and up the stairs at Mitchell Hall. Light poured in through the skylights of the Columbus State Community College building where he spent hours studying and spending time with his friends. "I'm really going to miss this place," Francis said, taking in the…

Kao came with questions, and the Learning Lab offered solutions It isn’t a catchphrase; innovation truly reigns at the University of Cincinnati’s 1819 Innovation Hub. Kao, one of the country’s top providers of beauty and personal care products, recently discovered how the thought leaders in the…

With student enrollment numbers increasing at Ohio University and campuses nearly everywhere, it becomes concerning when students begin to worry about their safety as a result. In 2024, the Athens campus had 22,266 students in total. In August of 2023, OU welcomed its record-breaking first-year…

ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio University’s student television and radio station is embarking on nearly $1 million in budget cuts after major losses to federal and state funding. “It’s heartbreaking,” said Parker Kopronica, a senior who produces high school football show Gridiron Glory. “The reason I…

In December 2021 — when John Carroll University’s new Athletic, Wellness & Event (AWE) Center was still an idea and its location was just a parking lot — university officials began drafting a plan aimed at upgrading athletic facilities. What emerged was something far bigger: a space designed to…

In the filing, CIM accuses contractors John G. Johnson Construction and Bowen Construction Services of “substantial defective workmanship” and claims architect Vocon Partners failed to properly monitor the project or flag problems during construction. The school says the deficiencies include leaky…

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the rapid digitization of higher education, online courses and course materials remain prevalent. A new survey from Bay View Analytics found that while face-to-face instruction remains the most popular teaching modality, more faculty are teaching…

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio University intends to eliminate or merge 29 undergraduate degree programs, the latest public college to announce cuts due to a new state law that makes sweeping changes to higher education. OU’s recent decision follows the University of Toledo, which plans to cut nine…

COLUMBUS, Ohio -Ohio University and the University of Toledo have announced they plan to eliminate degree programs due to Senate Bill 1, a higher education law that went into effect in June. SB 1 requires public colleges to cut undergraduate degree programs if a school confers an average of fewer…

University Community Image Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service has been awarded $62,000 in grant funding to promote STEM education in schools in southeast Ohio. OHIO faculty and staff in the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service and the Department of…

5:00 News Story Higher EducationPolitics & Gov How Ohio universities are embracing artificial intelligence About 85% of college students have already integrated generative AI into their academic lives, according to a June 2025 study published in TechTrends. By: Megan Henry - September 8, 2025 5:00…

University Community Image Executive Vice President and Provost Donald J. Leo is working with academic leaders and faculty members to comply with the academic provisions of the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (SB 1) and budget bill (HB 96). Summaries of the required actions and a timeline of…

Dual enrollment is on the rise. These programs, which allow high school students to take college classes, have existed for seven decades. But in recent years, the number of participants has skyrocketed from 300,000 in the early 2000s to 2.5 million in 2022–23. As these programs grow to be an…

The microcredential landscape is often called a “wild west” in higher ed circles. The field is crowded with tens of thousands of program providers, in and outside of academia, online and in person. Short-term programs vary widely, from certificates to badges to boot camps, spanning weeks to months…

Local News Ohio colleges and universities have until Sept. 25 to comply with the law that would require the elimination of courses with low graduation rates. To stream 10TV on your phone, you need the 10TV app. Download the 10TV app More Videos Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this…

University Community Image This September, Ohio University will celebrate the extraordinary contributions of President Emeritus Roderick J. McDavis and First Lady Emerita Deborah McDavis with two special events honoring their shared legacy of leadership, service and transformation. “Ohio University…

High school students in Crawford County can earn industry-recognized credentials in fields like 5G readiness, phlebotomy, robotics and drone operations, thanks to a new program. TurboCert, a collaboration between the Mid-Ohio ESC Business Advisory Council, Crawford Success Center, North Central…

COLUMBUS, Ohio -As President Donald Trump’s second presidential term reshapes the nation, Gen Z college students in Ohio are grappling with a new reality on campus. From executive orders ending diversity initiatives to sweeping changes in federal student loan programs, students are navigating a…

During a Sunday afternoon lunch break at a summer leadership institute, NC State College of Education Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor and Head of the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development Joy Gaston Gayles got a call that she almost didn’t answer. Deciding to…

University Community Image Landing Zone training is offered every fall and spring semester. Disclaimer: It is not the intent of Ohio University to imply an endorsement by any service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. The Ohio University Veterans and Military Student Services Center faculty/staff…

Joyce Y. Lee, assistant professor in the College of Social Work (CSW) at The Ohio State University, and two other faculty members from the college, Sharvari Karandikar, professor and associate dean of academic affairs, and Sehun Oh, associate professor, spent two days with administrators, staff,…

WILBERFORCE, Ohio (WCMH) – When the Ohio State Buckeyes take the field on Saturday, they won’t be the only team with a rich football history and famous marching band: the Grambling State Tigers boast 15 National Championships, and their band is one of the most recognizable in the country. Grambling…

Approximately 65 percent of the 1.2 million active-duty service members in the U.S. armed forces have less than an associate degree level of education, according to 2023 data; many of them hold some college credits but no degree. Federal aid programs make enrolling in college and earning a degree…

As the fall 2025 semester begins, here’s what we know about the project so far. ‘Exploratory phase’ Ande Durojaiye, vice president for strategy and partnerships, said the idea for the Event District came from conversations about a new arena which would support the university’s basketball and…

The University of Cincinnati is launching a new center focused on the ethical use of artificial intelligence. Opening within UC's Department of Philosophy this fall, the Center for Explainable, Ethical, and Trustworthy AI is described by Director Andre Curtis-Trudel, an assistant professor of…

Ohio University’s College of Business has taken a decisive step in strengthening its leadership in online and professional education with the launch of its Online Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate. Introduced in Summer 2025, the fully online, nine-credit program emphasizes both an…

It might still look historic on the outside, but the interior of Old Chemistry features some of the University of Cincinnati’s most cutting-edge laboratories, the latest energy efficiencies and modern conservation measures. UC cut the ribbon Wednesday on its newest academic research building after…

More than 5,110 NIH grants have been impacted, totaling $4.52 billion lost, according to Grant Witness. 1,290 grants have been reinstated. The United States Supreme Court recently allowed NIH to terminate $783 million in grants tied to diversity initiatives. NIH ended hundreds of grants linked to…