But here’s the twist. When it comes to commencement budgets, most Northeast Ohio colleges are looking for Batman in just one respect: they want you to work for free. Crain’s surveyed a half-dozen universities around Greater Cleveland about the issue and none of them pay commencement speakers — and…

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Youngstown State has a team that built a sword for a competition — and it won. The YSU team built a modern-day sword for the Cast in Steel competition, designed similarly to something George Washington would’ve used. You’ll see swords in many paintings of Washington. “They…

Securing a job or internship can feel overwhelming, but Russ College of Engineering and Technology students at Ohio University are proving that preparation, networking and persistence make all the difference. From securing roles in aerospace and manufacturing to breaking into the aviation and…

Lt. Governor Tressel Leads Workforce Roundtable at Rio Grande College April 17, 2025 Mike Smith Article Presented By Tomlinson Insurance… (Rio Grande, Ohio) – Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel brought together business, education, and community leaders from southeast Ohio for a roundtable discussion on…

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Colleges risk losing funding if they don’t follow a new state law that seeks to limit liberal “indoctrination” of students, and those who don’t like it can leave Ohio, a powerful state senator said Thursday. “When we look at higher education appropriations, we’re going to have…

Wright State University received nearly $780,000 in Choose Ohio First Scholarship funds from the State of Ohio to support students pursuing degrees and certificates in STEM and STEM-focused education disciplines during the 2025–2026 academic year. This competitive scholarship program, which provides…

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio colleges that have seen international students lose their visas remain tight-lipped about the students’ identities and the circumstances surrounding their immigration troubles. Cleveland.com/The Plain Dealer reached out to the 12 colleges and universities that have lost at…

AKRON, Ohio – The University of Akron this week announced it will eliminate its Physics and Anthropology departments, with select courses being taught under other departments, according to a university news release. The changes are part of the university’s revitalization efforts, which include…

Prestigious grant and fellowship will support research on American polling system University of Cincinnati political scientist David Niven has spent a large part of his career examining how we vote. Now, a $200,000 Andrew Carnegie Corporation of New York fellowship award will help Niven dive deeper…

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Katelyn Cotton ponders moral truths, enjoys debates and tackles puzzles. The senior majoring in political science at the University of Cincinnati is always looking for ways to sharpen her critical thinking and reasoning skills to make the best choice with whatever information is available. “I just…

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - All the world’s a stage and the show includes actors of all abilities. The theater department at the University of Toledo is putting that idea on display. For the first time ever, the Department of Theater and Film is partnering with the Disabilities Studies Program to fill a…

University Community Image Vice Provost Lewatis McNeal has announced the upcoming retirement of Ohio University Chillicothe Dean of Campus and Community Relations Roberta Milliken, effective June 30, 2025. After a distinguished career in higher education spanning over 29 years, Dr. Milliken is…

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“I don’t really see this as news — I’m still working for another 12 months,” he said, laughing. “But presidential transitions are complicated and important, right? You can’t just say, ‘Oh, I’m retiring next month or in three months.’ I’ve been in a conversation with the board for probably 18 months.…

UC recognizes 43 students in the program designed to inspire children to become engineers The University of Cincinnati played host in April to the graduation of this year’s class of the GE Aerospace Foundation’s Next Engineers, a global college- and career-readiness program that provides scholarship…

The University of Akron is eliminating its anthropology department and folding its physics department into other academic units as part of the school’s broader plan to make at least $22 million in budget "improvements" by the end of fiscal year 2026. In addition to the department changes, around 20…

As Ohio grapples with a shortage of teachers in its public schools, Bowling Green State University (BGSU) is thrusting forward in its mission to nurture the next generation of educators, arming them not just with knowledge but with a zeal that extends beyond the confines of campus. In Ohio's…

by GILBERT McCLANAHAN Fri, April 11th 2025 at 5:47 PMUpdated Fri, April 11th 2025 at 5:59 PM Trees and shrubs are ready to be planted in the median areas of Third Street in Portsmouth. (WCHS) PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (WCHS) — Shawnee State University in Portsmouth is getting a formal entrance to campus as a…

News and Announcements Image Ohio University is set to commence construction on the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts Violet L. Patton Center for Arts Education with a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Monday, April 21, at 4 p.m. The event will take place in McCracken Field, behind Patton…

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The McCracken Power Plant Smokestacks blow smoke throught the air from the other side of the Horseshoe. Credit: Daniel Bush | Lantern Photographer Celebrated May 3 each year, National Textiles Day might be just another random or unknown holiday for many college students. But for Charlie Norwell, a…

I’m Scott Carlson, a senior writer at The Chronicle covering higher ed and where it’s going. This week, I explore how AI’s ability to create images is affecting the production of art — and what art colleges are telling students about their craft and their futures. ‘New pathways’ Last week, I went to…

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Some local students who believed their college tuition would be paid for are in limbo. They can’t register or get housing. They’re Scott High School graduates and they were part of a program where a promise was made to pay those bills. The 13 Action News I-TEAM has also learned…

Course work opens doors for aspiring medical professionals With the American Hospital Association predicting a shortage of more than 3 million health care workers in the U.S. by 2026, one program at the University of Cincinnati is working to build a stronger pipeline into the field. The Healthcare…

The Miami Student staff won 13 awards at the Region 4 Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) conference on April 4, including the 2025 Corbin Gwaltney Award for Best All-Around Student Newspaper in the large school category, beating out every student paper at a university over 10,000 students in…

HILLSBORO, Ohio — Southern State Community College (SSCC) is set to receive $208,108.40 as part of an $8.3 million Super RAPIDS grant initiative announced by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, and Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor Mike Duffey. The funding, awarded to 39…

This is a customer submitted press release. Submit your press release. As part of its strategic commitment to strengthening domestic semiconductor manufacturing, Spirit Electronics has acquired SMART Microsystems, located at Lorain County Community College (LCCC) in Ohio. This expansion into…

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The visas of at least 49 international students studying at Ohio colleges and recent alumni have been revoked, according to the schools and a tally from Inside Higher Ed. Inside Higher Ed, an online publication, has tracked visa revocations in Ohio and across the United States,…

Rio Grande Community College will host a ribbon cutting and open house event at its new Pike Center on Thursday, May 1. The open house will begin at 3 p.m., with the ribbon cutting ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Afterwards, the public is invited to enjoy refreshments and take a tour of the facility.…

To the delight of Bobcats near and far, each spring cherry blossom trees on the Ohio University campus in Athens produce spectacular blooms. OHIO is home to 230 cherry blossom trees and has been named one of the best places in the United States to see cherry blossoms outside of Washington, D.C.…

By Tim Parry President and CEO Highland District Hospital As a lifelong Highland County resident and now CEO of Highland District Hospital, I know as well as just about anyone the challenges facing rural communities and institutions like ours. Fortunately, I also know what works best in addressing…