Tuition-free college is now a possibility for Ohio students from families who make less than $75,000 a year thanks to University of Cincinnati's new Bearcat Affordability Grant. The grant, announced Jan. 7, covers tuition for any undergraduate degree at all of UC's three campuses. UC applicants who…

AKRON — On Jan. 17, the Akron Symphony Orchestra (ASO) will celebrate two iconic works that define musical motion and vitality — Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 and Leonard Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances” from “West Side Story.” ASO’s greatest anticipation for the evening, however, is driven by…

AKRON, Ohio — A big chance is coming to student housing at the University of Akron. The university is outsourcing its on-campus housing in a long-term deal. University leaders say, the new deal will pay off debt and bring millions in upgrades. The university is entering a public-private partnership…

Three scientists from Kazakhstan are contributing innovative clean-energy and mitochondrial biology research to The Ohio State University through an international academic program. Ardak Kakimova, Sandugash Sandybayeva and Yelena Zaparina are conducting research at Ohio State’s Columbus campus…

More high school seniors nationwide are filling out the federal financial aid form that can help them get money to pay for college, but Ohio’s current completion rates lag far behind much of the country. Curious about what’s really shaping life in Ohio? State Signals is a free weekly newsletter that…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In the heart of America’s 15th-largest city, cows will soon be milked by robots, pigs will rest behind biosecure viewing walls, and students will learn about animal agriculture just steps away from chemistry labs and residence halls. This is what agriculture looks like in 2026 — and…

University Community Image The Student Trustee role offers a unique opportunity for Ohio University students to represent the voice of the student body at the highest level of University governance. Student Trustees serve on Ohio University’s Board of Trustees, the institution’s ultimate…

CLEVELAND, Ohio — An Ohio appeals court is deciding whether Case Western Reserve University and its campus police can avoid liability in a lawsuit over protesters being spray-painted during pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The case stems from a May 7, 2024 protest at the school’s “Spirit Wall” mural…

With just one more meeting to go, the Department of Education and an advisory committee tasked with ironing out the details of how to hold college programs accountable appear far from reaching consensus. The 13-member panel, comprised largely of state officials, think tank researchers and higher ed…

Big changes are on the horizon for federal financial aid and the college students who rely on it. When Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last summer, included among the extended tax breaks and an increase on some universities' endowment taxes was a slate of new provisions aimed at the…

Many of the Bearcat Affordability Grant students are already eligible for Pell Grants, or federal grants that cover the cost of tuition for U.S. university students. The university will cover the remaining costs after Pell Grants, scholarships and the Ohio College Opportunity Grant, need-based…

News Quick Takes Advertisement January 06, 2026 Breitbart: Education Secretary Says She Wants to Shift Away From Higher Ed You have /5 articles left.Sign up for a free account or log in. Education Secretary Linda McMahon told a conservative news outlet she wants to focus less on higher ed this year.…

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Foreign countries are courting American researchers as the Trump administration cancels federal grants en masse that don’t comport to its policy agenda, higher education experts say. The administration had slashed between $3.3…

The Ohio University Board of Trustees will learn about the Teaching and Assessing Experiential Learning Certification – an innovative program that is fostering transformative, hands-on experiences for faculty to help students apply their academic knowledge to the real-world. The Board will also…

Tammy Watt, professor of the social services technology program at Clark State College. The Ohio Coalition of Associate Degree Human Service Educators has endorsed Clark State College’s social work assistant program, confirming that the program’s curriculum meets statewide standards for entry-level…

Jonathan Bostic, Ph.D., a mathematics education professor at Bowling Green State University, has become the first faculty member from the University to serve as a National Science Foundation program officer, marking a historic milestone for the institution. "I've always wanted to help society and…

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Since 1971, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark have shared more than just an expansive campus — they have shared a vision to expand access to education in this community. To do so, they efficiently share resources, facilities and staff to create a richer…

The temporary agreement provides 90 days of service as the city, the university, and the state of Ohio negotiate a permanent solution, the city announced Monday, which would potentially involve the annexation of Central State’s campus into Xenia. Utility services to the university has been a…

Like most universities, The Ohio State University leads with slogans. Twice, then-OSU President E. Gordon Gee shuffled between “Great” and “Big” in imagining a nonexistent “One OSU” and “Ohio State is Everywhere.” For the 15th president of the university, ophthalmologist Michael Drake, “Access and…

UC grad talks to the Ohio Federal Research Network about her work The Ohio Federal Research Network turned to a University of Cincinnati graduate to explain how aerospace engineering is looking for trustworthy artificial intelligence systems. The network fosters research collaborations between Ohio…

Colleges on the list include resort-like schools in Florida and stunning architecture of Ivy League institutions in the Northeast.Kenyon College, with its campus-long Middle Path, Victorian Gothic Ascension Hall and the Greek Revival Rosse Hall makes the Travel + Leisure list. An Ohio college that…

MARION, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The Ohio State University at Marion has named Ashley Marsh, Director of Enrollment, the recipient of the 2025 Ohio State Marion Outstanding Staff Award. The honor recognizes Marsh’s leadership in driving significant campus growth and her long-standing commitment to…

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Higgins begins role in January 2026 The University of Cincinnati Foundation is pleased to welcome Chris Higgins as the new Vice President for Development, Academic Health Enterprise. Chris Higgins. A veteran fundraiser with Cincinnati roots, Higgins brings a record of achievement, with extensive…

University Community Image Anders Saling The Ohio University Division of Research and Creative Activity announces the retirement of Robert “Bob” Silva Jr., director of Technology Transfer, effective June 1, 2026. Silva concluded his active service and email correspondence on Jan. 1, 2026, and will…

Colleges and universities are deep in the first admissions cycle since the Trump administration dramatically disrupted the landscape for international students in the United States, and experts say that the past year has altered how they’re recruiting this year—and perhaps beyond. Amid uncertainty…

COSI recently partnered with Ohio State University’s Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Brain Imaging to create an addition to COSI’s Life exhibit. This new interactive display is dubbed "Seeing The Brain" and its goal is to help museum visitors better understand the human body’s most complex…

CHANGE IN THE AIR — A Youngstown State University flag has been raised at the former Eastern Gateway Community College campus on Sunset Boulevard in Steubenville, one of the changes expected as YSU rebrands the site as its own. -- Warren Scott STEUBENVILLE — A small step has been taken in the…

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News and Announcements Image The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Zmuda, D.O., as associate dean for health systems and operations, a newly created leadership role at the college that will be based on the Dublin campus. A 2005…

Colleges will soon be evaluated on whether their programs leave graduates better off financially for having attended them. The provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which is the subject of negotiated rulemaking this week, judges programs by comparing the median earnings of students who…

Celebrating 30 years on the water, Ohio University’s Club Crew Team reunited generations of Bobcat rowers to honor a legacy built on hard work, shared stories and lifelong bonds. Samantha Pelham Kunz | January 5, 2026 Share: Ohio University’s Club Crew Team celebrated 30 years of rowing, racing and…

New research from Wake Forest University shows that boosting a student’s sense of belonging in college can significantly increase their likelihood of earning a degree. The findings draw on nationally representative survey data from more than 21,000 undergraduates enrolled in two- and four-year…

Ohio State University professor Lauren Squires holds a sign on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at a protest against Senate Bill 1, a sweeping higher education overhaul. The sign refers to sponsor state Sen. Jerry Cirino, a Lake County Republican: “Hey Jerry, SB 1 gets an F.” Laura Hancock |…

Cailynn Young (President’s Outstanding Student) with Dr. Todd Hernandez, NSCC President ARCHBOLD, OHIO – Northwest State Community College celebrated the Fall 2025 graduating class at their fall ceremony last evening, held as an in-person ceremony in the Voinovich Auditorium. The ceremony recognized…