The University of Cincinnati College of Law has announced that its former Center for Practice will now be known as the Center for Advocacy. More than a simple rebrand, the new name reflects the center’s commitment to preparing students for the realities of today’s evolving legal marketplace. “This…

Exteriors of the new OSUPD substation on 11th Ave. Photo: The Ohio State University Download Media Kit Preparing your download... An error occurred while preparing your download 21 January 2026 | 14:15 PM America/New_York Hub near 11th and High reflects expansion of joint patrol program The Ohio…

Share by: Share this article Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google BOWLING GREEN, Ohio—Bowling Green State University has decided that its WBGU-TV station will drop its PBS affiliation and stop airing PBS programming after June 30, 2026. The university made the move…

As a handful of colleges debuted 90-credit degrees this fall, one of the questions most top of mind for students, institutions and accreditors alike was whether graduate schools would admit students with these unusual degrees. Now, the College-in-3 Exchange, an organization that advocates for the…

It’s been nearly three years since policymakers established Ohio’s science of reading initiative. The sweeping statewide effort requires public schools to use state-approved high-quality instructional materials, calls on teachers and administrators to complete professional development, and tasks the…

The School of Education passed with a 100 percent score and commendations "Literacy is the key to solving everything." This is the stated philosophy of the National Literacy Institute, which reports that, as of 2024, some 21 percent of U.S. residents were illiterate. Among the 79 percent of literate…

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Press release 01-16-2026 06:44 PM CET | Science & Education Press release from: ABNewswire Edison State Community Edison State Community College celebrated the graduation of its first Bachelor of Science in Nursing cohort during a special pinning ceremony in Piqua, Ohio. The RN-to-BSN completion…

Three people were arrested by Ohio State Police on Tuesday for criminal trespassing at the Ohio Union during a protest targeting Customs and Border Protection at the College of Arts and Sciences annual spring career fair. Around 75 students and community members gathered at the Ohio Union to…

University Community Image Anders Saling Ohio University Vice President for Research and Creative Activity Eric Muth announces the first finalist for the position of associate vice president for research partnerships and innovation. As part of the interview process, the University community will…

A new study finds that parents of middle and high school students are increasingly open to pathways beyond a traditional four-year degree. Britebound, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping middle and high school students navigate postsecondary pathways, conducted the survey of more than 2,000…

Thousands of visually impaired college students rely on screen readers to complete their coursework and participate in other campus activities. But they regularly encounter content on apps and web pages that screen readers don’t translate well. “There are things in PDFs that I can’t see as a…

Faculty overwhelmingly agree that generative artificial intelligence will have an impact on teaching and learning in higher education, but whether that impact is positive or negative is still up for debate. Nine in 10 faculty members say that generative AI will diminish students’ critical thinking…

ORLANDO — Brutus Buckeye is a national champion once more. Ohio State's nutty mascot took home first place in the Division IA Mascot competition Jan. 17 at the 2026 UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. It is his…

The Ohio Academic Health Sciences Center (OHIO-AHSC) will address significant health challenges and health care workforce shortages across the state, particularly in rural and Appalachian communities. January 16, 2026 Share: During their January meetings, the Ohio University Board of Trustees…

DAYTON, Ohio — The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Wright State University with a $3 million grant for an effort to expand civic literacy, leadership and participation. What You Need To Know It's for a project called Civic Foundations: Equipping K-12 for America's Next 250 Years The lessons…

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Laura Mishne Heller is an assistant professor of social work and faculty in the Prison Education Program at Wilmington College. As restorative justice scholar Danielle Sered has argued, accountability is not simply about what a person is punished for, but who they are accountable to. I witness this…

The affiliation unites Kettering Health’s extensive clinical system, known for its innovative and integrated approach to acute and ambulatory care, with the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s nationally recognized leadership in osteopathic medical education and research.…

The sale of Notre Dame College’s former campus is now on the clock, with a federal court filing setting a spring auction and a June closing. The schedule, laid out in a federal court filing on Thursday, Jan. 15, calls for bids to be submitted by May 1. A competitive auction would follow on May 7 if…

Some canceled TRIO programs will get a second look after a federal judge ordered the Education Department Friday to reconsider grants that were either denied or discontinued last year. More than 100 grants were canceled because the department said they either didn’t follow nondiscrimination…

The CE Classification represents the leading framework for institutional assessment and recognition of community engagement in U.S. higher education. Awarded following a rigorous self-study process, this classification has recognized outstanding community engagement for 19 years. January 15, 2026…

Commercial Real Estate Columbus State seeks $36M bond for on-campus YMCA Rendering of a proposed downtown YMCA on the Columbus State Community College campus. Moody Nolan By Carrie Ghose – Senior reporter, Columbus Business First Jan 15, 2026 Updated Jan 15, 2026 9:56am EST Preview this article 1…

Elevator technicians can be well paid without needing college degrees—but the job requires hard work and years of training. istock.com/welcomia Every so often, a new story makes the rounds about how Americans without four-year college degrees can still make six-figure salaries. Take this piece from…

1 What is co-op in college? How cooperative education works Education in Action What is co-op in college? Learn how cooperative education works, how students earn paid experience, and why UC is the national leader in career-ready graduates. 2 Student success center at UC: The Learning Commons Campus…

Education Columbus State eyes $27M auto tech building to meet industry demands Students inspect a car as part of Columbus State's automotive technology program. Paul Rehg By Carrie Ghose – Senior reporter, Columbus Business First Jan 15, 2026 Preview this article 1 min The proposal to double space…

Wilberforce University has increased enrollment, hired more staff and raised revenue in the last five years, according to documents and interviews. Enrollment increased by nearly 70% between 2022 and fall of 2025, according to the university, a huge jump for a private university at a time when other…

Ohio University’s McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies in the Scripps College of Communication has earned national recognition in the rapidly growing field of immersive technology. January 15, 2026 Share: Animation Career Review has ranked Ohio University among the Top 25 Public…

Last year was a record-setting one for education censorship; more than half of U.S college and university students now study in a state with at least one law or policy restricting what can be taught or how college campuses can operate, according to a new report from PEN America, a nonprofit that…

watch now VIDEO2:4802:48 Why students are choosing community college, certificates over four-year degrees Markets and Politics Digital Original Video For years, concerns over rising college costs and student loan debt have been driving some high schoolers away from a four-year degree in favor of…

Mississippi led the nation in distance education enrollment growth, according to a recent analysis of the latest data, reflecting a broader shift toward online and hybrid learning models as colleges expand access and flexibility. The state saw a 5.53 percent increase, with distance education…

News Quick Takes Advertisement January 16, 2026 You have /5 articles left.Sign up for a free account or log in. The affected staff work in the higher education division at ED’s Office of Postsecondary Education. J. David Ake/Getty Images Some staff at the Education Department will next week start…

If you’re a new college graduate looking for a job this year, chances are that you will find one. Three of the largest local universities that funnel students into careers in southwest Ohio say most of their students are employed, in graduate school, enlisted in the military or pursuing volunteering…