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Free tutoring available through the Academic Achievement Center

Free tutoring will be available to all 51ĀŅĀ× students through the Academic Achievement Center (AAC) beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 18.

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Open forums announced for University College dean search finalists

51ĀŅĀ× Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Elizabeth Sayrs has announced that three finalists for the position of dean of University College will interview on January 25, 26 and 27.

Christina Cox

OHIO Online student balances work, school, and family

OHIO Online criminal justice student Christina Cox took a non-traditional route to college, starting her associate degree at Sinclair Community College in 2015 after having been a stay-at-home mom.

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Seven fall OHIO grads commission as officers in the United States Army

Seven fall 51ĀŅĀ× graduates have been commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Army.Ā 

Students at Peden stadium spell out 2021

Interim Dean Busch shares congratulatory message with fall grads

University College Interim Dean Dr. Carey Busch extends a message of congratulations and excitement for the future in this brief video for University College graduates.Ā 

Brett Booker

Student turns his time in prison into a college education and a career

51ĀŅĀ× student Brett Booker is turning his time in prison into a new career, and heā€™s not waiting until he gets out. Heā€™s already published two books, with more on the way in 2022.Ā 

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Nominations for dean of University College accepted through Nov. 30

The dean of University College serves as a member of the Provostā€™s senior staff and Deansā€™ Council and leads University-wide student support offices housed in the college.

Leah Kelsey

Learning Community leaders help Bobcats transition to college life

51ĀŅĀ× started its academic-focused Learning Community program back in 1999 and it has been very successful in helping first-year students become comfortable on campus.

Brian Wolfe

University College student called to serve on OHIO Lancasterā€™s Coordinating Council

Brian Wolfe, a University College student pursuing degrees in Law Enforcement Technology and Criminal Justice, was recently appointed to the 51ĀŅĀ× Lancaster Coordinating Council.

Students were encouraged to register and vote in 2020.

51ĀŅĀ× voter education efforts paid off in 2020

51ĀŅĀ× student voting increased nearly 10 percent in last yearā€™s presidential election, rising to 70.6 percent in 2020 from a rate of 60.8 percent in 2016.

Veterans Day 21

In-person Veterans Day events to take place in Athens

OHIO and the city of Athens will celebrate Veterans Day throughout the week with events including a parade, free breakfast, speeches, as well as OHIO athletic teams honoring veterans on select nights.

Rebecca Bacon

Bobcat gains experience working with a new type of animal as Wolf Park intern

OHIO junior Rebecca Bacon has loved wolves ever since she discovered the video game ā€œWolf Quest,ā€ and this summer she got to live out a dream by working with wolves as an intern at Wolf Park.

Allison White

University College announces chair of new Department of Applied Sciences and Professions

University College Interim Dean Carey Busch has announced the appointment of Allison White as chair of the new Applied Sciences and Professions Department.

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Civic engagement is at the heart of Ramlo's OHIO experience

Maxeen Ramlo is a senior studying mechanical engineering in the Russ College of Engineering who puts in just as much time to her education as she does to engaging in our community.

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From undecided to engineering: Orlando Gonzalez gains experience and insight

Sophomore Orlando Gonzalez always wanted to go to college, but worried that he wouldn't be able to afford it. He became a Cutler Scholar and was able to pursue his dreams.

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