Elaine Hayden Hairston, who served as chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents from 1990-1997, has come a long way from her youth in New Lexington. “Neither of my parents were college graduates,” she recalled in an interview with the Perry County Tribune. “I was in a graduating class, at what was…

Despite public skepticism about the value of a college degree, the majority of parents still want their kids to pursue more education after high school, according to a report from Gallup and the Lumina Foundation published today. During the first two weeks of June, researchers surveyed more than…

The past academic year has brought myriad challenges to higher education: state legislation and federal executive orders curtailing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs on campuses; threats to federal funding; the rising cost of living; and continued uncertainty about enrollment. To continue…

You have /5 articles left.Sign up for a free account or log in. More than 100 colleges and universities have already signed up for Google’s new AI for Education Accelerator. Phiwath Jittamas/iStock/Getty Images Plus Google’s parent company announced Wednesday that it’s planning to spend $1 billion…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio State University faculty said the school is not doing enough to protect students and staff amid legislative changes, calling out President Ted Carter for remarks made in a recent interview. “The compliant posture of the current administration, bending to the whims of…

CSU students now face $95 monthly transit costs instead of a $57.50 per semester U-Pass fee as CSU becomes the only local college to withdraw from the long-running program. Above, an RTA bus in Parma. (John Benson/cleveland.com)John Benson/cleveland.com By COLUMBUS, Ohio - Cleveland State University…

WOOD Co., Ohio (WTVG) - Bowling Green State University will be holding a community town hall to gather feedback for future policy discussions and to open a dialogue with the public. The town hall will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 8 a.m. in the Wood County District Public Library. BGSU President…

The university’s Oxford campus, which is about four miles from the border of Indiana, recently joined a tuition reciprocity agreement between Ohio and Indiana that offers an in-state student rate for residents of Indiana border counties and for Ohio students attending some Indiana schools.…

You have /5 articles left.Sign up for a free account or log in. The beta version of the financial aid application portal was released Monday, Aug. 4. Photo illustration by Justin Morrison/Inside Higher Ed | SimoneN/iStock/Getty Images The Office for Federal Student Aid made history this week,…

First-generation students face a host of barriers when they go to college. Terms commonly used in higher ed, like “registrar,” “provost” or “credit hours,” can be mystifying. They’re confronted with a hidden curriculum, a set of unspoken expectations for how to succeed. And they don’t always know…

Declining student numbers, funding reductions, rising personnel costs and policy changes at the state and federal level pose the biggest financial risks to institutions, according to Inside Higher Ed’s recent annual survey of chief business officers with Hanover Research. Those issues are consistent…

Excitement filled OHIO’s College of Business (COB) during its annual Spring Signing Day held on April 22nd and 23rd. Inspired by the celebratory feel of athletic signing events, this occasion gave Business Bobcats the chance to publicly share their secured internships, full-time jobs, and immersive…

Sarah Harris has yet to set foot in the classroom that will become hers at Crouse Community Learning Center in Akron this fall, but she's already mapping out how she will decorate it. A "cozy corner," the future second grade teacher said, is essential. It will have a bean bag chair, some stuffies,…

The path to becoming an athletic trainer is evolving and students across the country are feeling the impact. Previously, a bachelor’s degree was all that was required to enter the profession. But now, aspiring athletic trainers must earn a master’s degree to meet new national standards. This change…

The Ohio Arts Council approved a $23.3 million grant on Monday; the Cliffe College of Creative Arts and the John J. McDonough Museum are set to receive $12,640 of the approved grant money. Youngstown State University (YSU) said in a statement that the university's art center was awarded the funds…

CINCINNATI — On Saturday, nearly 40 teams will be jumping into the Ohio River with homemade “flying machines,” hoping to get just a little air time. The Red Bull Flugtag is returning to Yateman’s Cove for a second time, the first being in 2023. One of the teams is a group of engineering students,…

Trever Blackburn is determined to leave a lasting impact on the world, and he’s chosen a path of military service to do it. The 18-year-old will begin his journey by attending the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School at West Point, a highly competitive program that serves as a gateway to one of…

Download Media Kit Preparing your download... An error occurred while preparing your download 04 August 2025 | 14:36 PM America/New_York 1,769 degrees and certificates awarded at summer commencement Chris Bournea Ohio State News bournea.1@osu.edu In her keynote address at The Ohio State University’s…

Nicholas Kent, a career higher education policy expert and now the Department of Education’s under secretary, has made his priorities for American colleges and universities clear—controlling student debt, building public trust and ensuring students experience a positive return on investment. “If…

Interactive science projects deliver hands-on fun The University of Cincinnati's College of Arts & Sciences recruitment team and Center for Public Engagement with Science partnered with the central office of admissions to bring the spirit of Bearcats for Life to the Ohio State Fair. Together, the…

News Release Southern State will be offering a new online course this fall, Principles of Sport Management, slated to begin August 25, 2025. Those interested in the sports industry do not want to miss this class! Enrolled students will be provided with a comprehensive overview of the sport industry,…

As a first-generation college student, Kristen Baird Adams knows what it’s like to chart an unfamiliar path — and how life-changing postsecondary education can be. It’s what has fueled her 15-year commitment to College Now Greater Cleveland, and why she’s now stepping into the role of board chair.…

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August is here, which means the countdown to the first day of Ohio State University's fall semester is on. Whether you or your student are packing up for the residence halls or living off campus with friends, here's what you need to know before your move (and perhaps when to avoid campus if you're…

Nadia Zarbaugh YOUNGSTOWN — Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Nadia C. Zarbaugh to serve as the latest student member of Youngstown State University’s Board of Trustees. Zarbaugh is a 2024 Poland Seminary High School graduate who lives in Poland and is majoring in biological sciences. She will begin…

The defendants not only ask for the lawsuit’s dismissal with prejudice, but also seek attorney’s fees and other costs, while demanding a jury trial. Their filing was in response to a complaint Yost filed in May, accusing college leaders of illegally reclassifying and spending restricted donor funds…

HIGHER EDUCATION PERRY, N.Y. — As a student in western New York’s rural Wyoming County, Briar Townes honed an artistic streak that he hopes to make a living from one day. In high school, he clicked with a college-level drawing and painting class. But despite the college credits he earned, college…

Roughly 55 percent of this year’s high school graduating class applied for federal financial aid, a significant comeback after the glitchy rollout of a new version of the form last year. But even with that progress, this year, like every year, many students didn’t submit the Free Application for…

For the first time, unemployment rates for young recent graduates are rising faster than for those without a college degree. At the same time, recent graduates are facing extremely high rates of underemployment, according to a new report from the Burning Glass Institute, a workforce think tank. The…

Flagg Taylor, director of Miami University's new "intellectual diversity" center, says he expects students and the campus community to embrace the college's Center for Civics, Culture, and Society once they see what he's been working on. Intellectual diversity centers were mandated by Ohio law in…

Posted: Jul 31, 2025 / 07:09 PM EDT Updated: Jul 31, 2025 / 07:09 PM EDT SHARE JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) – Jefferson County Commissioners announced their plan to regain control of the property where East Gateway Community College is located. During their meeting, Commissioner President Tony…

Ohio’s public universities are raising prices for new in-state students taking a full-time courseload this fall. The average cost of tuition and mandatory fees across the state’s 13 four-year schools is about $13,211. That’s slightly higher than the same time last year. Curious about how the…

[Photo courtesy of GCRTA] Note: The author’s opinion does not reflect the opinions of their employer. The author is an alumni of Cleveland State University for both undergraduate and graduate programs. Years ago, as a student at Cleveland State, I wrote an article about the perceived parking problem…

The Grover Center Atrium hummed with excitement as parents registered their kids for Tech Savvy Day, on May 10, 2025. Children in grades 5–9 eagerly gathered, eyes wide with anticipation for a full day of hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) workshops, and one young boy, buzzing…