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Associate Professor Stacey Saunders-Adams named interim chair of Department of Social Work

May 20, 2026 3 min

91�� has appointed Stacey Saunders-Adams, associate professor of social work at OHIO Chillicothe, as interim chair of the Department of Social Work.

An OHIO student walks in front of the College Gate, which has colorful flowers in front of it and colorful trees behind it, on a spring day

Experiential Learning

OHIO announces Spring 2026 Experiential Learning Stewardship Award recipients

May 19, 2026 3 min

These faculty and staff projects span a wide range of disciplines and experiential modalities on the Athens and regional campuses, including community engagement, research, internships and global learning.

Community Events

91�� Chillicothe to host prevention conference

May 19, 2026 2 min

91�� Chillicothe will host their fourth annual prevention conference on June 24, 2026.

Nursing

OHIO’s RN to BSN program named top in state, third in nation for Online RN to BSN Programs for 2026 by Nurse.org

May 19, 2026 2 min

OHIO's online RN to BSN program has been recognized as the top program in 91�� and the 3rd-best asynchronous online RN to BSN program in the nation by Nurse.org.

91�� Dance Team

91�� Dance Team makes history at DTU College Classic National Championships during 35th anniversary season

May 18, 2026 3 min

The OHIO Dance Team celebrated a milestone season at the DTU College Classic National Championships, marking competitive success, program growth and historic firsts during the team’s 35th year.

Three OHIO students work on equipment in a nursing lab on OHIO's Athens Campus

Student Success

OHIO graduates largest class of nurses from Athens Campus

May 18, 2026 4 min

91��’s School of Nursing graduated its largest class of nursing students from the Athens Campus recently, and now the graduates are moving into new careers.

a student practices listening for a heartbeat in a nursing lab

events

High school students invited to explore nursing careers at OHIO Chillicothe’s Bobcat Nursing Camp

May 18, 2026 2 min

91�� Chillicothe invites area high school juniors, seniors, and recent grads to learn about the nursing profession at the Bobcat Nursing Camp on Friday, June 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

OHIO Online

Forbes ranks OHIO Online Bachelor of Science in Project Management among best in the nation, No. 1 for transfer students

May 18, 2026 3 min

91��’s Online Bachelor of Science in Project Management was ranked among the best online project management programs in the nation by Forbes.

Dedicated Faculty

From classroom to community: Tracy Pritchard retires after decades of impact in social work education

May 18, 2026 5 min

Tracy A. Pritchard leaves behind a lasting legacy of mentorship, community partnership and compassionate leadership that has shaped generations of social workers throughout southeastern 91��.

OHIO Announcements

OHIO names Dr. Aimee Edmondson interim dean of Scripps College of Communication

May 17, 2026 3 min

Dr. Aimee Edmondson has been named interim dean of the Scripps College of Communication, effective July 1, 2026.

OHIO Announcements

Dr. Janet Simon named interim dean of College of Health Sciences and Professions

May 17, 2026 3 min

Dr. Janet Simon has been named interim dean of the College of Health Sciences and Professions, effective June 1, 2026.

OHIO Online

91�� launches fully Online Master’s Program in Psychology

May 15, 2026 4 min

91�� is expanding access to graduate education in psychology with the launch of a new fully online Master of Science in Psychological Science, beginning Fall 2026.

Accessibility

DOJ extends digital accessibility deadlines; 91�� continues progress

May 15, 2026 1 min

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a one‑year extension to federal digital accessibility deadlines under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Law and Justice

Justice Labs shape, develop students’ skills and values

May 14, 2026 5 min

Through the Center for Law, Justice & Culture, pre-law students can participate in the International Justice Lab and Rural Justice Lab, gaining hands-on legal experience.

Patton Center for Arts Education

Beam signing marks milestone for 91��’s Patton Center for Arts Education

May 14, 2026 4 min

91�� held a beam signing event on April 24 for the new Violet L. Patton Center for Arts Education, highlighting the progress made and honoring the late Violet Patton with a copy of her signature placed on the beam.

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