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Alumni Success

Building safer communities: Megan Rookard named 2025 recipient of Dr. Dan Evans Alumni Leadership Award

Megan Rookard, advocate and educator, is the 2025 recipient of the Dr. Dan Evans Alumni Leadership Award for her work supporting survivors and leading open conversations about sexual harm.

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Community Events

51ĀŅĀ× Symphony Orchestra to perform at OHIO Southern April 5

51ĀŅĀ× Southern will host the 51ĀŅĀ× Symphony Orchestra on April 5 at 3 p.m., concluding the Ironton Council for the Artsā€™ 2024-25 concert season.

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Electronic Media

Students celebrate storytelling, creativity at EMPixx high school media competition

51ĀŅĀ× Southern hosted the 2025 EMPixx Media Competition on March 21, celebrating student creativity with 101 entries from 8 schools and a keynote by alumni from MyTown TV.

OHIO Giving Day 2025 - April 2
Giving Day

OHIO Giving Day is set for April 2: Donate to make a difference

51ĀŅĀ×ā€™s sixth Giving Day kicks off at midnight on Wednesday, April 2, inviting alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends to celebrate all 51ĀŅĀ× has been and is, by giving to the funds that matter most to you and to current and future Bobcats. Our goal this year is 3,110 donors. Together, we can ensure OHIOā€™s next era is the best one yet.

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Community Engagement

51ĀŅĀ× Southern and Scioto County Aspire launch PRISM Program to strengthen workforce skills

Free 8-week PRISM training at 51ĀŅĀ× Southern helps adults build retail, customer service, and logistics skills with industry-recognized credentials.

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OHIO Events

51ĀŅĀ× Chillicothe to host Association for University Regional Campuses of Ohio (AURCO) Annual Conference

51ĀŅĀ× Chillicothe will host the 31st annual conference for the Association for University Regional Campuses of Ohio (AURCO) April 11-12.

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Alumni Success

Creating space for creativity: OHIO Southern graduate expands local opportunities

51ĀŅĀ× Southern alumnus Bill Tussey expands art access, creating space for local artists to exhibit and perform in non-traditional venues across the region.

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Community Events

Tim Warfield Quartet brings live jazz to 51ĀŅĀ× Southern

The Tim Warfield Quartet performs at 51ĀŅĀ× Southern on April 4 at 7 p.m., presented by OUS, Jazz Alive, and Lawrence Economic Development Corporation, made possible by a POWER Grant.

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Community Engagement

Legendary jazz pianist Russ Kassoff to perform in Ironton

OHIO Southern, Rotary and Ironton Council for the Arts will bring legendary pianist Russ Kassoff to campus in May. Kassoff has performed with Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli, Carly Simon, and on Broadway.

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OHIO Events

51ĀŅĀ× Southern to host Virtual Envision Access Conference

OHIO Southernā€™s Virtual Envision Access Conference on March 7 will equip educators with strategies to support neurodivergent learners through strength-based learning and equitable education practices.

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Community Service

51ĀŅĀ× Southernā€™s Student Social Work Association mobilizes for flood relief

51ĀŅĀ× Southernā€™s Student Social Work Association is collecting donations for Kentucky and West Virginia flood relief. Urgent needs include heaters, blankets, water, food and cleaning supplies.

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OHIO Events

Artist Jerry Johnson brings decades of experience to OHIO Southern gallery

51ĀŅĀ× Southern hosts an exhibit featuring artist Jerry Johnsonā€™s striking acrylic portraits, on display in Dingus 111 through March 6 as part of its Black History Month programming.

Panel discussion & film screening of Free for All: The Public Library Thursday, Mar 27 at OHIO Southern
OHIO Events

51ĀŅĀ× Southern to host screening of 'Free for All: The Public Library'

51ĀŅĀ× Southern will host a free screening of Free for All: The Public Library on March 27 at 5:30 p.m., followed by a panel discussion with regional library leaders.

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Community Engagement

Nominations now being accepted for Outstanding Community Partner Awards

51ĀŅĀ× students, faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate external partners who advance student success, contribute to resilient communities, and develop lifelong engaged citizens.

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Alumni Leaders

51ĀŅĀ× Southern seeks nominations for 2025 Dr. Dan Evans Alumni Leadership Award

51ĀŅĀ× Southern is accepting nominations for the 2025 Dr. Dan Evans Alumni Leadership Award, recognizing graduates for outstanding leadership and service. Submit nominations by March 17.

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