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100 East Union St.
Athens, OH 45701-2979
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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"  (opens in a new window) playlist on YouTube.

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Stevens Literacy Center

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New Scholarship Empowers Veterans

The Patton College has launched an innovative scholarship that provides veterans, transitioning military members, and their spouses the opportunity to earn a fully funded master's degree and Ohio teaching license.
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OHIO celebrates the Class of 2025

Family members and friends cheered loudly and proudly for their Bobcats at the Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies in the Convocation Center and at special events on the Athens and regional campuses.

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OHIO’s nationally ranked online Master's in Coaching Education prepares aspiring coaches for career success.

OHIO’s online coaching master’s ranks #1 in Ohio, top 10 nationally by Intelligent.com

Looking to take your coaching career to the next level? Find out why OHIO’s online Master's in Coaching Education, ranked #1 in Ohio and #6 nationally, stands out for aspiring coaches like you.

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Bobcats in office: Ohio University alumni leading Southeastern Ohio as mayors

These alumni represent a growing network of OHIO graduates who are using their education to lead, serve and strengthen their communities.

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Phibawan Syiemlieh Dissertation Defense event date Friday, May 9 event time 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM event location Gladys W. and David H. Patton Hall

Dissertation Title: Guilt and Shame Proneness in Counseling Supervision: Relationships with Disclosure and Supervisory Working All...

Scholastic Book Fair BOGO Event event date Tuesday, May 13 event time 3:30 PM — 6:30 PM event location Gladys W. and David H. Patton Hall

The Scholastic Book Fair will return May 13-15 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. each day for a Buy One Get One sale. Purchasers will get one fr...

Scholastic Book Fair BOGO Event event date Wednesday, May 14 event time 3:30 PM — 6:30 PM event location Gladys W. and David H. Patton Hall

The Scholastic Book Fair will return May 13-15 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. each day for a Buy One Get One sale. Purchasers will get one fr...