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College of Health Sciences and Professions Stories

Caitlyn Neill, Chao-Yang Lee, Jennie Klein and Nicole Byrd, Lisa Martin
Faculty Excellence

Spotlight on Learning Conference features expert speakers, Festival of Learning

More than 120 faculty, staff and students gathered to share transformative teaching and learning innovations under the theme “Teaching to Empower This (and the Next) Generation of Thinkers.”

Tech Savvy 2024
Tech Savvy

Kids on Campus to host annual Tech Savvy event for children, parents on May 10

The College of Health Sciences and Professions’ Kids on Campus is pleased to announce that registration is now open for their annual Tech Savvy event.

OHIO Student Expo - Creativity and Discovery
Experiential Learning

Reminder: OHIO Student Expo is April 8

The 51 community is invited to visit the OHIO Student Expo on Tuesday, April 8 in the Walter Fieldhouse and view the displayed projects showcasing the outstanding work of OHIO students.

Isabella Parker, Charles D. Joseph, Jo Ann Joseph, OHIO Eastern Dean David Rohall
Forever OHIO

51 Alumnus Charles D. Joseph endows nursing scholarship to support future nurses

51 Eastern is proud to announce the establishment of the Charles D. Joseph Nursing Scholarship, a new scholarship dedicated to supporting students in OHIO Eastern’s nursing program.

Headshot of woman with short hair, glasses, Blazer
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.

OHIO Giving Day 2025 - April 2
Giving Day

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

51’s sixth Giving Day kicks off at midnight on Wednesday, April 2, inviting alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends to celebrate all 51 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 OHIO’s next era is the best one yet.

Students sitting in Grover Center for the scholarship awards
News and Announcements

Success in numbers

The early impact of the Southern Ohio Behavioral Health Initiative, a program aimed at expanding the behavioral health workforce

Dr. Richard Greenlee is shown with a group of OHIO Eastern students
OHIO Announcements

51 Eastern appoints Dr. Richard W. Greenlee as interim dean

51 Eastern has appointed Dr. Richard W. Greenlee as the interim dean of campus and community relations, effective May 16, 2025.

Emeriti Park and Baker University Center
OHIO Events

OHIO employees invited to Mental Health Awareness, Interaction, Direction training

51 employees are invited to participate in the Mental Health Awareness, Interaction and Direction (A.I.D.) virtual training session on March 20.

A view of the 2024 Homecoming parade
Homecoming

51 to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 13-18

Homecoming Week 2025 will kick off on Oct. 13, 2025, with the Homecoming football game against Northern Illinois on Oct. 18.

Female student with long black hair wearing a green sweatshirt
Experiential Learning

Senior social work student finds passion, purpose in field placement

51 Eastern senior Olivia Muncy's field placement has been transformative, enhancing her empathy, practical skills, and professional connections.

Campus beauty Hocking River 2024
OHIO Announcements

Dr. Gillian Ice to return to faculty role July 1 after serving as OHIO's interim associate provost of global affairs

After a year-long Faculty Fellowship Leave, Dr. Gillian Ice will return to her faculty position in the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and Global Health Initiative in the College of Health Sciences and Professions.

OHIO Chillicothe's part-time nursing students
Student Success

OHIO Chillicothe’s part-time nursing track helps nursing students find balance while pursuing their dreams

Chianne Burgin and Zach Staley both plan to graduate in spring 2026 thanks to a part-time track that provides students the flexibility to pursue a nursing degree that fits with their busy schedules.

Zanesville Social Work
Zanesville

2025 Day in the Life of a Social Worker

OHIO Zanesville is hosting the annual Day in the Life of a Social Worker program. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 3 in the Elson Hall Auditorium.

The OHIO Southern Campus with the community behind it, including the bridge over the Ohio River
Community Service

51 Southern’s Student Social Work Association mobilizes for flood relief

51 Southern’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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