Joined by OhioHealth and other community leaders, Columbus State Community College kicked off construction of OhioHealth Hall, the new academic building that will enable the college to double the number of graduates in high-demand healthcare fields. Central Ohio is experiencing intense demand for…

KENT, Ohio — The marijuana industry is expanding and growing right here in Ohio. After voters approved the statewide ballot measure back in 2023, there has been a critical need to fill staffing gaps in the field. It all comes as the cannabis industry in Ohio is now on pace to exceed $1 billion…

For the higher education sector, 2026 is likely to be another year of grappling with the power of generative artificial intelligence to reshape research, teaching, learning and campus operations. Those conversations have evolved since November 2022, when Open AI’s ChatGPT—capable of generating…

Below are some of the top stories in education of 2025. Property taxes The most common conflict in the last year was over property taxes and the large jumps people have seen in their bills. Many local school districts rely heavily on that funding, with more than half of the district’s annual budget…

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Public colleges and universities across Ohio are reshaping academic programs, classroom discussions and campus policies as Senate Bill 1, a sweeping higher education law backed by Republican lawmakers, took effect amid protests, failed repeal efforts and growing concern among…

Pair-A-Douce Scholarship aims to strengthen skilled trades workforce and expand access to hands-on education for local students and adults The new Pair-A-Douce Scholarship, established by brothers Leonard, left, and Robert “Bob” Douce, will annually award two scholarships to Wayne County high school…

Local Jewett looking to streamline ordinances in 2026 Council hears holiday event update, police chief resignation Yanok sentenced to jail time for community control violation The case was reset several times due to Yanok’s behavior during hearings Harrison County commissioners approve contracts,…

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Photo Illustration Photo Illustration Local students have been named to the Honor and Dean’s Honor lists at Cedarville (Ohio) University. Named to the Dean’s Honor List for the Fall 2025 semester were Daniel Braisted of Whipple, Luke Johnson of Little Hocking and Margaret Morris of Marietta, The…

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Local Bike Night blends friendly competition and service to support local families Wayne County youth leaders and fair directors assemble 40 bicycles for children in need Habitat for Humanity in Wayne County launches aluminum recycling program Community can drive beginning in 2026 supports…

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What will Ohio’s future economy and workforce look like? Taxpayers should be asking in response to a White House proposal for devastating cuts to research funding. These include a proposed 37% cut for the National Institutes of Health, the nation’s preeminent sponsor of biomedical research; a 50%…

Ohio State and Miami worked together for a community service project today benefiting the North Texas Food Bank Download Media Kit Preparing your download... An error occurred while preparing your download 30 December 2025 | 16:10 PM America/New_York Food packing project supports North Texas Food…

By Lillion AlhassanOhio News Connection When federal emergency dollars poured into Ohio campuses during the Covid pandemic, universities used the influx to expand mental health systems, among many other priorities. But as federal relief expires, those gains are becoming harder to sustain. “Some…

NDG CURRENT EDITION: December 25, 2025 The Ohio State and Miami will set rivalry aside for a North Texas service effort.The collaboration happens ahead of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on New Year’s Eve. Volunteers from both universities will serve at the North Texas Food Bank.Participants must…

Destination types which the HavenHub app marks, as shown on the Apple App Store. Credit: Courtesy of The HavenHub What started as a passion for technology and coding has turned into a larger operation. At Ohio State, Impact Developers, a student-organization on campus that began as a software…

FILE – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks during a news conference, Dec. 29, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File) FILE - Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks during a news conference, Dec. 29, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File) COLUMBUS — Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday…

Download Media Kit Preparing your download... An error occurred while preparing your download 23 December 2025 | 09:00 AM America/New_York ‘Hospitality Listens’ also served individuals with developmental disabilities Chris Bournea Ohio State News bournea.1@osu.edu Students in The Ohio State…

Ohio’s public colleges and universities are set to offer fewer academic majors due to Senate Bill 1, the law overhauling how higher education works in the state. One of the legislation’s many provisions includes requiring institutions to end programs that don’t graduate an average of five or more…

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This is one in a series looking at what Lake County communities, institutions, and school agencies experienced in 2025 and what they are facing in 2026. Measurable decisions continue to be made at Lakeland Community College amid a transitional period that’s moving the school “on a…

It’s been a whirlwind year for higher ed—and for Inside Higher Ed. Yes, we rigorously covered President Donald Trump’s unprecedented attacks on higher education, and our readers seemed to appreciate our efforts; according to my (unscientific) analysis of our readership statistics, about 70 percent…

For the third straight year, Poets&Quants ranked the BGSU Online MBA No. 1 in Ohio among public universities. (BGSU photo/Craig Bell) Estimated Reading Time: BGSU News 2025 December BGSU Online MBA ranked No. 1 in Ohio, among the nation’s best for third straight year Poets&Quants recognizes Bowling…

AKRON, Ohio – The University of Akron has signed a 50-year lease agreement with PRG - Akron Properties to manage its dorms. Under the agreement, bond proceeds will be used to finance a $91.6 million upfront payment to the university, which it will use to pay down debt as part of its revitalization…

Students celebrate the 2025 Autumn Commencement at Ohio State Photo: The Ohio State University Download Media Kit Preparing your download... An error occurred while preparing your download 22 December 2025 | 08:33 AM America/New_York At autumn commencement, 3,584 degrees and certificates awarded…

AI image created by ChatGPT Ohio State University, one of the nation’s leading public research universities, has its roots deeply embedded in agricultural and mechanical education. Founded in 1870, the university was established as a land-grant institution under the Morrill Act of 1862. Originally…

Venture Lab alumni TapIn and Saturn Sports on track to market Two University of Cincinnati-backed startups, TapIn and Saturn Sports, have secured major state funding to advance the commercialization of their early-stage technologies, according to the Cincinnati Business Courier. This marks another…

Karen Bankston, PhD, professor emerita in the UC College of Nursing, is one of four individuals named Great Living Cincinnatians by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. The honor is given to individuals to recognize their business and civic attainment on a local, state, national or international…