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Last Word with DeQuindre Hughes

April 21, 2026 6 min

A recent addition to OHIO’s Department of Counseling and Higher Education faculty brings an invigorating perspective to the classroom to teach the next generation of counselors.

Cherry blossom trees lining the Hocking river

Class Notes

Spring 2026 Class Notes

April 21, 2026 1 min

See what fellow OHIO alumni have been up to in recent months.

Student Success

From inspiration to impact: Preparing to lead the next generation

April 17, 2026 4 min

Inspired by a family of educators and strengthened through hands-on classroom experiences, William Smith is preparing to begin his teaching career in Belmont County.

Community Engagement

“Cooking for Athens: Seasoned with Love” brings community together to share meals and fight food insecurity

April 16, 2026 5 min

The community will come together April 18–19 for “Cooking for Athens: Seasoned with Love” an event combining hands-on food preparation, learning and support for residents experiencing food insecurity.

School counseling

Online, on purpose: Building the next generation of school counselors

April 14, 2026 6 min

The first OHIO Online school counseling cohort will graduate this spring, bringing more qualified school counselors to 91�� schools.

Speech and Debate

From Athens to Athens: A strong debate for how traveling abroad can provide life-changing learning experiences

April 14, 2026 7 min

Fourteen 91�� Speech and Debate students traded Athens, 91��, for Athens, Greece this spring break, competing on the global stage and making unforgettable memories along the way.

Rankings

Several graduate programs named among the top 100 in nation in 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings

April 14, 2026 5 min

U.S. News and World Report has ranked numerous 91�� graduate programs within the College of Business and the College of Health Sciences and Professions among the top 100 in the nation.

teachers tour a Ross County solar installation

Professional Development

91�� Chillicothe to host professional development day for educators

April 10, 2026 2 min

91�� Chillicothe is offering Foundations to Futures: Building the Workforce from the Ground Up, a professional development day for teachers on Tuesday, May 5, from 7:15 a.m. - 3 p.m.

An OHIO student presents research work at the OCTELA Conference

OHIO Research

91�� students, professor present research on AI and writing at state conference

April 2, 2026 3 min

OHIO students and faculty studied the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and student writing, and then presented their research at the 91�� Council of Teachers of English Language Arts conference.

Cherry blossoms frame a photo of the Convocation Center

Giving Day

One Day, One OHIO: Celebrate OHIO Giving Day 2026 on April 8 and donate to move OHIO forward

April 1, 2026 3 min

91��’s seventh annual Giving Day will take place April 8, 2026, engaging alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University to take part in giving to causes they feel most passionate about supporting.

Preparing For Careers

From inspired student to future educator: OHIO Eastern student's journey comes full circle

March 31, 2026 4 min

Lacey Dobson, an 91�� Eastern education student, was inspired by her former teachers to pursue a career in education and is now preparing to give back to her local community.

Student Success

Student teachers build confidence, community at OHIO Chillicothe

March 30, 2026 2 min

91�� Chillicothe seniors Ava Eldridge and Kylie Fink are discovering what it takes to lead their own classrooms as they prepare for their careers in education.

Students hold up an 91�� sign during a football game.

Homecoming

91�� to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 5-10

March 24, 2026 2 min

Homecoming Week 2026 will culminate Oct. 10 with OHIO’s annual Homecoming parade, football game against Central Michigan

a group of 11 students and faculty members (total) in front of the Tower Bridge in London

Study away

From place to pedagogy

March 23, 2026 3 min

Two 91�� education students share how the UK Storytelling in Education program inspired them to use more immersive storytelling techniques and cultural insights in their classrooms.

An OHIO student talks with an employer at the Education Career Fair

Career Opportunities

OHIO students, alumni invited to Education Career Fair on March 31

March 19, 2026 2 min

91�� will host an Education Career Fair on Tuesday, March 31, in the Baker University Center Ballroom from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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