Stories tagged with: Student Success

Nursing students at OHIO Zanesville learn and hone their craft.
National Recognitions

Ohio University Zanesville named an “Opportunity College” by Carnegie

Ohio University Zanesville is among fewer than 300 universities in the country to have earned designation as an “Opportunity College and University” in the recently released Student Access and Earnings Classification debuted with the updated Carnegie Classifications. Carnegie also recognized OHIO Zanesville as a “Special Focus” institution for its large percentage of graduates in nursing and health professions.

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Class of 2025

Veteran finds purpose in social work after military service

Military veteran and OHIO Southern graduate Rachel Miller plans to use her social work degree to make a difference in her community.

Nursing students at OHIO Southern learn and hone their craft.
National Recognitions

Ohio University Southern named an “Opportunity College” by Carnegie

Ohio University Southern is among fewer than 300 universities in the country to have earned designation as an “Opportunity College and University” in the recently released Student Access and Earnings Classification debuted with the updated Carnegie Classifications. Carnegie also recognized OHIO Southern as a “Special Focus” institution for its large percentage of graduates in nursing and health professions.

A nursing student at OHIO Chillicothe engages with other students
National Recognitions

Ohio University Chillicothe named a “Professions-Focused” “Opportunity College” by Carnegie

Ohio University Chillicothe is among fewer than 300 universities in the country to have earned designation as an “Opportunity College and University” in the recently released Student Access and Earnings Classification debuted with the updated Carnegie Classifications. The campus was also classified as “Professions Focused” in the new Carnegie Institutional Classification system.

Mary Brady
Class of 2025

Social work graduate honored with Spirit of Southern Award

Social work graduate and Spirit of Southern award recipient Mary Brady turns personal challenges into purpose after earning her degree and passing the Licensed Social Worker exam.

Two members of the Career Services team and six Russ College students pose for a photo inside the Nationwide Insurance headquarters building
Unique Learning Opportunities

OHIO students meet with, learn from professionals at Nationwide Insurance

The OHIO students gained insights into Nationwide’s operations, technology professions, cutting-edge innovation and their 2026 internship opportunities.

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Class of 2025

OHIO Southern graduate prepares for career shaping young learners

Early childhood education graduate prepares for a local teaching career after hands-on experiences and strong mentorship at Ohio University Southern.

Spring blooms on OHIO's College Green
National Recognitions

Ohio University named a 'Professions-Focused' 'Opportunity College' in latest Carnegie Classifications

OHIO is among the fewer than two dozen R1 universities in the country to earn Carnegie’s new “Opportunity College and University” designation and among only 40 large doctoral institutions defined as “professions-focused.”

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Graduation 2025

Social work graduate prepares for career helping others

With a passion for helping others, social work graduate Macy Malone prepares to continue her education and build a career focused on supporting her community.

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Building Bright Futures

Three sisters, one campus: The Gardner sisters’ journey at OHIO Eastern

When Miley Gardner chose to attend Ohio University Eastern to study Human Biology, she sparked a family tradition that inspired her twin sisters, Gracie and Lanie, to join her on campus.

Avery Murdock, Kiley Scanlon, Nathan Jennings, Espen Elliot, Manar Al Ghailani, and Mazin Al Jahwari and an OHIO faculty member are shown at the Eco Challenge event
Student Leaders

Lighting the way to a greener future: Ohio University's Eco Challenge

Ohio University isn’t just a place where students are learning about sustainability, OHIO students are actively shaping sustainability on campus.

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University Community

Keynote speaker brings regional roots, real-world advice to OHIO Southern graduation ceremony

Ohio University Southern graduate Stephan Harris returns as keynote speaker for the 2025 ceremony, sharing a message of persistence, community, and the power of asking questions and getting involved.

Parker Manson, Maxwell James, Nick Meldrum
Student Experiences

Shark Challenge 2025: Ohio University takes first place

The annual competition, hosted by Ohio University Eastern, challenges students to solve real-world economic and societal issues.

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Student Success

Beating the odds, building a future

A mother, cancer survivor, and full-time worker, this graduate earned two degrees with a mission to improve the justice system—and she's not done yet.

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Student Success

From campus to career: Russ College students, alumni share success stories

Securing a job or internship can feel overwhelming, but these Ohio University students are proving that preparation, networking and persistence make all the difference.

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