College of Health Sciences and Professions Stories

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Graduation 2025

Social work graduate prepares for career helping others

April 30, 2025 2 min

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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Outstanding Administrators

Three OHIO employees named as Outstanding Administrator Award winners

April 25, 2025 4 min

All members of the OHIO community are invited to the event, which will also celebrate administrative staff members who have reached significant service milestones and those who retire in 2025.

Building Bright Futures

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

April 23, 2025 3 min

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.

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Forever OHIO

OHIO to celebrate Spring Commencement on May 2, 3

April 22, 2025 4 min

Ohio University will honor more than 3,600 graduating students during the Spring Commencement Ceremonies on May 2 and 3. The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine will honor its graduates on May 10.

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Student Experiences

Ohio University Southern nursing students to participate in end-of-semester simulation

April 18, 2025 2 min

Ohio University Southern nursing students will take part in a hands-on simulation April 25, gaining real-world experience as they assess patients, perform procedures, and practice team-based care.

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Class of 2025

Turning passion into impact through social work

April 8, 2025 2 min

Brittney Marinich’s time at OHIO gave her more than just a degree—it gave her direction.

Rankings

Graduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences excel in ranks, multiple programs in the College of Health Sciences and Professions named among the top 100 in nation in 2025 U.S. News rankings

April 8, 2025 4 min

Numerous graduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Health Sciences and Professions have been named in the top 100 in the nation in the latest U.S. News rankings.

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

Faculty Excellence

Spotlight on Learning Conference features expert speakers, Festival of Learning

April 4, 2025 4 min

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

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

April 3, 2025 2 min

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

April 3, 2025 2 min

The Ohio University 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

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

April 2, 2025 4 min

Ohio University 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.

Alumni Success

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

March 26, 2025 5 min

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.

Giving Day

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

March 25, 2025 3 min

Ohio University’s sixth Giving Day kicks off at midnight on Wednesday, April 2, inviting alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends to celebrate all Ohio University 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.

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News and Announcements

Success in numbers

March 18, 2025 3 min

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

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OHIO Announcements

Ohio University Eastern appoints Dr. Richard W. Greenlee as interim dean

March 17, 2025 2 min

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

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