CLOSER LOOK Ken Beckley never went to Harvard, but he has been wearing a crimson Harvard cap in a show of solidarity. As he sees it, the Trump administration’s attacks on the school echo a case of government overreach at his own alma mater, Indiana University. Beckley, a former head of the school’s…

An estimated one in five college students has dependents, and research shows that parenting students are more likely to experience basic needs insecurity in their pursuit of a degree. A 2024 survey by Trellis Strategies found that 6 percent of student parents self-identified as unhoused and 17…

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The U.S. Department of Education strives to make higher education available and affordable for everyone. Zane State College recently received a $272,364 dollar TRIO, Student Support Services grant that aims to improve college retention and graduation rates among first generation,…

In a continued effort to enhance academic innovation and digital transformation, the University of Cincinnati has launched a new Immersive Learning and Emerging Technologies (IL&ET) Working Group. This cross-functional team will explore how advanced technologies, such as Extended Reality (XR),…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus is preparing for the return of college students through a partnership between the city and The Ohio State University to help reduce waste from when students move in or out of off-campus housing. What You Need To Know There will be dozens of location for college students to…

On land, along the ocean floor and buried underground there are thousands of miles of pipelines all over the world. These carbon steel tubes form vast networks, braving the elements to transport oil, gas, carbon dioxide and chemicals to meet global energy demands—but like any metal, they are prone…

Ohio Wesleyan Earns International Awards for Engagement and Communications Excellence DELAWARE, Ohio – Ohio Wesleyan University has earned international recognition for "exceptional achievement" in public storytelling, message impact, and constituent engagement – winning three 2025 CASE Circle of…

Jeffrey Mustard served in the U.S. military after graduating from high school.Stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, Mustard decided to utilize his GI Bill benefits and began exploring colleges.Mustard chose to pursue a degree in construction management BOWLING GREEN– A Navy veteran and Logan, native is…

Big things are happening at Shawnee State University. SSU is making waves in the world of college athletics, officially joining the Mountain East Conference (MEC) and announcing the long-awaited addition of football to its sports lineup — all while keeping every current sport and expanding its…

Assistant Professor of Dance Irvin Gonzalez has been passionate about advocacy for as long as he can remember. “Growing up, I would translate for my parents,” said Gonzalez, whose parents moved to the United States from Mexico. “I’ve always been ready to defend and advocate for people.” Throughout…

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Recent federal cuts are hacking at an additional piece of college and university budgets and operations: on-campus broadcast and radio stations. On July 18, Congress voted to rescind $1.1 billion in federal funds for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which gives money to NPR, PBS and…

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Photos Provided Drone (left to right): Nick Connor and Mavrick Cross, both 2025 graduates of Toronto High School, complete the Drone Technology program at Belmont College. They will next take the FAA Recreational UAS Test, which is a pre-requisite for any 107 operator, and will then be eligible to…

Newswise — The College of Medicine at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) welcomed its largest class ever, celebrating 201 students during a White Coat Ceremony on Friday, July 11, 2025. The “white coat,” which is placed on each incoming student during the ceremony, represents the beginning…

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP – Instructors, administrators families and friends filled the cafeteria at A-Tech Wednesday evening, June 25, to celebrate the accomplishments of 26 people who completed the Ashtabula County Adult Basic and Literacy Education Aspire Program, having earned their GED certificates.…

University Community Image Michelle Taylor, a two-time graduate of Ohio University, has joined the faculty at Ohio University Chillicothe as an assistant professor of instruction and will serve as the lab coordinator for OHIO Chillicothe’s nursing program. Taylor brings 23 years of experience at…

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“Clark State sees this program playing a vital role in addressing key barriers that can stand in the way of student success,” said Breion Hawkins, engagement coordinator. “This holistic approach supports the whole student with intentional, meaningful interactions.” When students join the program,…

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Rob Lowden will begin with the university on Aug. 1 as the vice president and chief information officer. Credit: Indiana University Former Indiana University Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Rob Lowden, will join Ohio State in those same positions, according to a press release…

Image Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Megan Lashutka to the Ohio University Board of Trustees. Lashutka was appointed by Gov. DeWine on June 27, 2025. Her term will end May 13, 2034. “It is an honor to welcome Megan Lashutka as one of Ohio University’s Board of Trustees,” said Board of Trustees…

Collage Photo of Lingbin Meng and Zachary Risch Jul 20, 2025, 15:16 Lingbin Meng and Zachary Risch Receive The Ohio State University College of Medicine 2025 Research Innovation Career Development Awards Ohio State Medical Oncology shared a post on X: “Congrats to Lingbin Meng and Zachary Risch on…

A plan to build a new career center focused on preparing students for jobs in the construction trades and as first responders has been shelved by Columbus State Community College (CSCC). The plan, which was announced last summer and touted in the city’s recent Eastland Community Plan as a sign of…

July 15, 2025 – Following a national search that included a highly competitive, diverse candidate pool, Harris Search Associates has recruited Darin Seiler as chief information officer of Northwest State Community College. Jeffrey Harris and Ed Christ led the assignment. Mr. Seiler has over 25 years…

Before the Department of Education laid off half its staff in March, college financial aid officers on the west coast could typically help a student track down their missing login information for the federal aid application in a matter of minutes. But now, due to limited hours of agency operation,…

University Community Image Ohio University student Jess Mitchell was honored with the Charles J. Ping Student Service Award from the Community Campus Coalition at the end of the spring semester. The Community Campus Coalition presented 13 students from colleges and universities around Ohio with the…

In an effort to promote financial literacy and encourage young people to consider careers in finance, The Ohio State University recently paired 40 central Ohio high schoolers with Columbus-based financial professionals. Ohio State’s College of Education and Human Ecology (EHE) hosted the 2025…

On June 30, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill 96, a bill that included a provision to regulate the use of online program managers (OPMs). OPMs are for-profit companies that contract with public and nonprofit colleges to develop and manage their online programs. OPMs help colleges…

University Community Image The American Electric Power (AEP) Ohio Foundation and the Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service have enjoyed a long-standing relationship, spanning nearly 20 years of collaboration. Early on, the AEP Foundation supported research at the…

The reason is unclear. Broka said that accepting the tax credit was not “financially beneficial” as determined by the university’s general counsel and chief financial officer, but she did not elaborate further. Cleveland State University received the maximum $5 million allocation of Ohio Historic…

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Fred Martin’s latest higher education donation hits all the right notes. The longtime auto dealer and founder of Fred Martin Superstore is giving $500,000 and two top-of-the-line Steinway pianos to Lake Erie College — the alma mater of his late cousin, Barbara McClelland Kirk (Class of 1964). The…