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Patton College of Education
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Patton College of Education

The Patton College prepares educators, practitioners, and human service professionals to be leaders. Education is front and center in our name, but leadership is at the core of everything we do. In our 136-year history, we’ve built a nationally recognized model of educating and supporting students. Whether you want to be an educator, counselor, or inspiration in sports pedagogy, recreation, or consumer sciences, our faculty and programs will prepare you to be forever ready—ready to lead, challenge, improve, and answer the call. 

To learn more about our faculty, programs, and their work, visit the "Tell Our Stories"  playlist on youtube.

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OHIO's Melissa Kulp and Greg Kessler have been selected for Fulbright awards, offering them unique opportunities to expand their knowledge and enhance their expertise in education.
Ohio University recently honored three faculty members from its regional higher education campuses for their exceptional contributions to teaching, scholarly activity and service.
After more than two decades of service, Patton College CFAO Beth Lydic will retire from on June 28. A reception will be held June 27 from 2-4 p.m. in the Patton Hall atrium.
Friday, July 12 Ken Bowald Retirement Reception 3:00 PM — 4:30 PM Gladys W. and David H. Patton Hall

The OHIO community is invited to join The Patton College of Education as we celebrate retiring Director of Student Services Ken Bo...

Wednesday, July 24 Wendy Hoop Adams Dissertation Defense 1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

Dissertation Title: Program Review in Higher Education: How Perceptions of Relationships with Accreditors Impact the Process Diss...

Friday, September 13 Community Thriving in Appalachia: How Teaching, Research and Service Contributes to Place-Making   1:00 PM — 2:20 PM Gladys W. and David H. Patton Hall

THIS INTERACTIVE TALK WILL FOCUS ON DR. YAHN’S RESEARCH AND TEACHING SURROUNDING COMMUNITY THRIVING IN APPALACHIA. PARTICIPANTS ...