A new policy report by the Buckeye Institute offers eight policy reforms lawmakers should adopt to ensure Ohio’s higher education system is preparing graduates to meet the demands of the 21st century job market. We’ll find out what those reforms are and talk about them with the co-authors of the…

Successful partnerships between an institution and a regional employer can help build a talent pipeline for in-demand skills and boost the local economy. This multimedia case study focuses on how Lorain Community College’s partnerships have created 218 job opportunities for its students with a 100…

Lorain County Community College President Marcia J. Ballinger, Ph.D., was named to the board of directors of Achieving the Dream, a national organization committed to increasing the success of community college students, according to a news release.Lorain County Community College President Marcia J.…

Postsecondary enrollment is up 4.5 percent this year, bringing the combined number of undergraduate and graduate students above 2019 numbers for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Undergraduate enrollment…

The Ohio State University’s portfolio of fully online programs is growing in number and national recognition. U.S. News & World Report has again ranked Ohio State Online programs among the top in the nation in its 2025 Best Online Programs Rankings announced today (Jan. 21, 2025). The university’s…

Jan 14, 2025 Columbus, OH – In a new policy report, Transforming Higher Education in Ohio: Reforms Needed Today to Prepare for Tomorrow, The Buckeye Institute offers eight commonsense policy reforms that lawmakers should adopt to ensure that Ohio’s higher education system is preparing graduates to…

A proposal in the Ohio House would have created a task force to develop plans for soil conservation, carbon sequestration and ecosystem restoration in the state. The bill died when the last legislative session ended, but Central State University researchers hope to see it reintroduced this term.…

Kallab Hailu Abebe was inspired to enroll in engineering after his Next Engineers experience In a handful of cities around the world, including Cincinnati, GE Aerospace Foundation partners with local organizations and universities to run the Next Engineers program, a global college- and…

(1-21-25) To become a police officer in Ohio, officers must complete a certified law enforcement academy. It would be difficult to find a police department in Raider Country that doesn’t include a graduate from the Wright State University-Lake Campus Police Academy. Conner Burr, a 2019 Lake Campus…

CLEVELAND — As dangerously cold temperatures sweep through Northeast Ohio, universities are making adjustments to ensure student and staff safety while maintaining educational continuity. Here’s how local campuses are responding: Kent State University Kent State University initially decided to keep…

A cup of hot chocolate or a day off from classes? It seems many students at Kent State University would opt for the latter with a latte in their dorm room or apartment. Kent State bucked the trend on Tuesday and held classes while most school districts in northern Ohio and other colleges like Stark…

Before she returned to teaching last spring after a leave of absence, Amy Clukey braced for the possibility that her students might cheat with ChatGPT. She’d heard complaints from her fellow professors and thought, sure, that’s not good. But plagiarism had never been much of a problem in her English…

The Ohio State Buckeyes are national champions. A season that appeared lost after a shocking 13-10 loss to Michigan on Nov. 30 ended in jubilation on Monday when the Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame 34-23 in the College Football Playoff championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Quinshon Judkins…

By Rory Ryan The Highland County Press It was a pleasant surprise last week to read Elizabeth Burkard's announcement that Southern State Community College is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Elizabeth is the college's director of marketing, and she always does a great job of keeping the college's…

In partnership with The Repository, every Monday, Stark Community Foundation highlights positive happenings in our community. Here’s to Good News Mondays! This year, the Bitonte College of Dentistry at Northeast Ohio Medical University will welcome its inaugural class as it opens the first public…

CLEVELAND, Ohio — In the hybrid working and learning world brought on by the pandemic, online degrees have become another tool for students seeking an advanced education. U.S. News & World Report released the 2025 rankings of online programs on Tuesday, with several Ohio programs making the list.…

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PEPPER PIKE, Ohio — Two Northeast Ohio colleges, located just ten minutes apart, underscore the ongoing problems with higher education, such as declining enrollment and rising operating costs. But the now-closed Notre Dame College and Ursuline College also highlight very different approaches with…

Since hitting the real estate market last spring, finding a buyer for Notre Dame College’s campus has been like signing people up for a marathon. "There has definitely been a lot of interest,” said Mike Love, director of planning and development for South Euclid, “but getting someone across the…

“As we come together today to commemorate the life and the legacy of Dr. King, I would like to offer this question for your consideration — Are we all living the dream?,” said Karen Townsend, president and CEO of KTownsend Consulting, which provides expertise in the areas of leadership development,…

James L. Winkle, for whom the University of Cincinnati's James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy is named, has died, the university announced Wednesday. Winkle graduated from University of Cincinnati in 1958. In 2005, he anonymously pledged $10 million to the university's pharmacy college, and was later…

Ohio University medical school will receive $70 million aimed at aiding Ohio's primary care crisis with scholarship and research funding, the university announced Thursday. The multimillion-dollar donation from the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation allots $45 million for translational research to…

WARREN COUNTY, OH --- Sinclair Community College, which has a branch in Mason, Ohio began classes this week with its highest Spring term enrollment since 2014. As of Monday, January 13, the first day of Spring term 2025, overall enrollment at Sinclair is up 9% compared to the prior year. This…

To become a police officer in Ohio, officers must complete a certified law enforcement academy. It would be difficult to find a police department in Raider Country that doesn’t include a graduate from the Wright State University-Lake Campus Police Academy. “I had high expectations coming to this…

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (WTVG) - Some Bowling Green State University falcons are set to fly off for an opportunity of a lifetime at the Super Bowl. If you would like to donate to help the students, you can do so through the following options: Checks made payable to Bowling Green State University, with…

KENT, Ohio — Now that recreational marijuana sales are officially legal across the state, the industry continues to grow at a rapid pace. In just five months, recreational marijuana sales in Ohio have surged to $242 million, according to the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control. Statewide, there are…

News This is the third round of funding awarded to colleges and universities through the Ohio School Safety Center’s Campus Safety Grant Program. Published: January 15, 2025Author: Amy Rock [display_slideshow_copyright_text] Adobe Stock Image by Dzmitry Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced 28…

University Community Image The excitement is building as college students across the country and beyond gear up for the 2025 Shark Challenge, Ohio University Eastern’s highly anticipated academic business pitch competition. This dynamic event offers a platform for students to showcase their…

Note: This is an updated version of a story first published Jan. 8, 2015 The victor of Monday’s college football national championship will be written all over the clothing of students at The Ohio State University on Tuesday, research suggests. If you see students decked out in Ohio State…

“This synergistic partnership will establish Ohio as a global leader in quantum computing,” said Miami President Gregory Crawford. “We look forward to working closely with Cleveland Clinic researchers, who are at the forefront of this burgeoning technology. By combining the educational, research,…

Media Contact Media Downloads images: 2 video: 1 audio: 0 text: 0 Content is property of Cleveland Clinic and for news media use only. IBM Quantum System One at Cleveland Clinic OXFORD, Ohio, and CLEVELAND – Miami University and Cleveland Clinic are partnering to advance education in quantum…

(The Center Square) – Ohio plans to spend $7.5 million in taxpayer funds to pay for security projects across the state’s colleges and universities. The money is expected to cover expenses associated with physical security enhancements such as cameras, fencing, lighting, door locks, portable…