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Here’s how much Cleveland State’s president is getting in raise, bonus

Cleveland State University president Laura Bloomberg will get a 25% performance bonus and a 3% raise following what the board of trustees called a year of “significant accomplishments.” Her base salary for the 2024-25 academic year was $464,100, which means her new salary will climb to about…

May 27, 2025

Education advocates want voters to decide on DEI ban in Ohio colleges, universities

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CINCINNATI — Education advocates were out in the Cincinnati streets Monday trying to push back against Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), which would ban diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in state colleges and universities. "It is a way to erode public higher education in Ohio. So the bill is designed to…

May 27, 2025

Lt. Governor Tressel discusses College Credit Plus expansion at Lorain County Community College workforce roundtable | The Highland County Press

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Lt. Governor Jim Tressel visited Lorain County Community College (LCCC) recently as part of his ongoing work to evaluate the workforce strengths and needs of regions across the state. The Lt. Governor joined local education, business and community leaders for a roundtable discussion, which largely…

May 27, 2025

WSU marks Peace Accords anniversary with public panel, symphonic concert - Dayton Daily News

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In symmetry with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session, Wright State University will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords with a special panel and symphonic concert Tuesday, May 27, in the Creative Arts Center on campus at 3640 Col. Glenn Hwy. “The Dayton Peace…

May 27, 2025

Ohio AG accuses Notre Dame College of misusing donor funds to pay debts

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Yost is asking the court for restitution, a detailed accounting of how the money was used, and the appointment of a court-ordered receiver to take over what’s left of the college’s assets. A court date has not yet been set. The complaint names 17 defendants, including board Chair Terri Bradford…

May 27, 2025

Why Aren't Students Reading?

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About This Project This content was created by The Chronicle‘s editorial team, supported by a grant from Ascendium. It’s hard to get today’s college students to read. Many are unable — or unwilling — to do it, especially if they’re assigned longer texts. When they are reading, they’re struggling…

May 27, 2025

Expo in Valley celebrates advanced manufacturing | News, Sports, Jobs - The Vindicator

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Staff photo / R. Michael Semple Stefano Alva, director of operations for Vitruvian, shows the Scorpion Contrete 3D printer to Bengeo George from the University of Cincinnati at the Advanced Manufacturing eXpo Tuesday at Eastwood Event Centre. NILES — Layer by layer, additive manufacturing has built…

May 23, 2025

BGSU researchers lend expertise in photochemical sciences to advance innovation at NASA, Johnson & Johnson

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Dr. Joseph Furgal, one of the world's leading researchers in materials and photochemical sciences, is working on applied research projects with NASA and Creare Inc. (BGSU photo/Haven Conn '22) Estimated Reading Time: BGSU News 2025 May BGSU researchers lend expertise in photochemical sciences to…

May 23, 2025

UToledo Engineer to Teach, Research in South Africa as Fulbright Scholar | UToledo News

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UToledo Engineer to Teach, Research in South Africa as Fulbright Scholar May 22, 2025 | International, News, Research, UToday, Alumni, EngineeringBy Nicki Gorny The University of Toledo’s Dr. Ngalula Sandrine Mubenga will advance her work with renewable energy systems as a Fulbright Scholar in South…

May 23, 2025

Higher Ed Unions Call for Free College in Fed Policy Agenda

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A coalition of labor unions representing faculty and other higher education workers called for free college and more Thursday—the same day House Republicans passed their reconciliation bill, which would cut Pell Grants and target postsecondary education in other ways. The federal policy agenda is…

May 23, 2025

UD research arm lands nearly $500 million dollar Air Force contract

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The University of Dayton Research Institute has been awarded a $499,999,000, seven-year contract with the U.S. Air Force to work on materials, processes and manufacturing technologies for Department of Defense aerospace systems. UDRI said the award will research and prototype new technologies that…

May 23, 2025

Judge blocks Trump's plan to dismantle Education Department

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WASHINGTON – A federal judge on Thursday temporarily reinstated hundreds of Education Department workers laid off by the Trump administration and blocked the president's executive order attempting to dismantle the decades-old agency. District Court Judge Myong J. Joun, a Biden appointee in Boston,…

May 23, 2025

Ohio State Wexner Medical Center nurses protest for better pay, safety

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Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center staff protested at a board of trustees meeting demanding better staffing and workplace safety.The protest was led by the Ohio State University Nurses Organization, citing concerns about violence against healthcare workers.The board also approved new…

May 23, 2025

University of Toledo Board of Trustees Selects Dr. James Holloway as 19th President | UToledo News

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University of Toledo Board of Trustees Selects Dr. James Holloway as 19th President The University of Toledo Board of Trustees has named Dr. James Holloway as the University’s 19th president following an extensive national search. The announcement was made during a special board meeting held on…

May 23, 2025

The reconciliation bill cleared the House. Here’s how it would change higher ed.

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This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. House Republicans on Thursday narrowly passed a massive tax and spending bill that, if signed into law, would add new financial pressures on U.S. colleges and students while extending the tax cuts instituted in 2017. Backed by…

May 23, 2025

Ohio University partners with Southern State Community College to create seamless transfer pathways for multiple programs

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For the Media | News and Announcements Image To help enhance educational opportunities for students in the state of Ohio, Ohio University has entered into a partnership with Southern State Community College (SSCC) to establish a streamlined transfer pathway for SSCC students. The agreement will…

May 22, 2025

Universities join effort to bring NASA HQ to Ohio

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by WSYX Staff Wed, May 21st 2025 at 2:07 PM NASA Logo COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A group representing public universities in Ohio has announced its support for relocating NASA Headquarters to the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. The Inter-University Council of Ohio (IUC) sent a letter to…

May 22, 2025

Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel tours LCCC, talks local education, workforce needs

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May 22, 2025

Ohio University Earns 2025–2026 Military Friendly Schools Designation - Litter Media

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Ohio University Earns 2025–2026 Military Friendly Schools Designation May 21, 2025 Mike Smith Article Presented By Litter Quality Propane… (Athens) – Ohio University has once again earned the Military Friendly Schools® designation for the 2025–2026 academic year, marking the 14th consecutive year…

May 22, 2025

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Fran receive honorary doctorates

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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Miami University saw some well-known alumni attend its graduation ceremony Saturday. According to the university, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and first lady Fran DeWine were in attendance for the ceremony,. The two weren’t there just to watch the proceedings though, as they each…

May 22, 2025

Performance-based funding: One state is setting the gold standard

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In the battle for trust, relevance, and student success, higher education leaders are increasingly asked to deliver measurable outcomes. As state budgets tighten and calls for return on investment rise, performance-based funding models are proliferating—but not all models are created equal.…

May 22, 2025

Clark State College President Blondin will retire next summer after 13 years

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“My accomplishments at Clark State would not be possible without the insights, expertise and guidance of our outstanding Board of Trustees, our responsive and dedicated staff, our talented faculty and the students who choose to learn and succeed at, and because of, Clark State,” said Blondin. “I am…

May 21, 2025

State OKs sale of University of Akron property in Medina

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In 2024, the Medina County commissioners approached the university and expressed interest in using the building and land as a second Medina County Career Center location. The 44.65-acre property, appraised at $2.25 million, will be sold for $2.85 million. In a report about the property, a university…

May 21, 2025

BGSU study aiming to improve infant health in Ohio - The Press

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BGSU study aiming to improve infant health in Ohio Dr. Justin Rex, a research fellow with the BGSU Center for Regional Development, is leading a study on how removing transportation barriers for new and expectant mothers can affect infant health in Ohio. BGSU photo Posted Tuesday, May 20, 2025 6:08…

May 21, 2025

SSCC holds 2025 Commencement Ceremony - The Times Gazette

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Southern State President, Dr. Nicole Roades, addresses the Class of 2025 during the College’s Commencement Ceremony held May 9, 2025. Submitted photo Southern State Community College recognized the graduating class of 2025 during its annual commencement ceremony held Friday, May 9, in the College’s…

May 21, 2025

Engineer harnesses magnetism to drive alternative energy source

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NSF CAREER Award funds research on energy conversion materials Sarah Watzman, associate professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Cincinnati, is utilizing energy conversion principles to gain fundamental information about a recently discovered class of materials. She received the…

May 21, 2025

Financial Aid Officers Report “Breakdowns” in Federal System

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Financial aid professionals at colleges across the country say that this spring’s cuts at the Department of Education caused “breakdowns” in the federal student aid system that could affect student aid processing this cycle, according to a new survey from the National Association of Student…

May 21, 2025

Precollege Programs for Minority Students Under Threat

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Ball State University runs a number of summer bridge programs to smooth the transition for incoming first-year students. One of them, Jump Start, is a five-year-old initiative designed to help first-generation and minority students acclimate to the unfamiliar academic and social environment of a…

May 21, 2025

These are the top 10 worst-paying college majors

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Some degrees really are a waste of time and money: These are the 10 worst-paying college majors College graduates who majored in education, social work, or the arts end up earning the lowest median income within five years, according to recent data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Getty…

May 21, 2025

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, state higher education official visit LCCC

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Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel and Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor Mike Duffey on May 19 visited the Lorain County Community College Desich Entrepreneurship Center, 1005 N. Abbe Road in Elyria. In partnership with the college, Tressel and Duffey toured the facility, including the…

May 20, 2025

4 new academic degrees at Miami University include one in artificial intelligence

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Miami University’s board of trustees recently gave approval for the college to offer four new academic degrees. Miami will establish a Bachelor of Arts in World Languages and Cultures, a Bachelor of Science in Education for Inclusive Education, a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence and a…

May 20, 2025