College of Health Sciences and Professions Stories

Tracy Plouck named dean of the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service

June 2, 2023 3 min

Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Elizabeth Sayrs has named Tracy Plouck as the dean of the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service.

Three OHIO faculty receive Regional Higher Education Outstanding Faculty Award

May 24, 2023 3 min

Three Ohio University regional higher education faculty members received awards in recognition of their outstanding performance.

Josh Blanton holds his award while standing with family members

Alumni Leadership Award winner found the road to servant leadership at OHIO Southern

May 17, 2023 6 min

Josh Blanton, who is this year’s Dan Evans Alumni Leadership Award winner, found inspiration in a professor at Ohio University Southern.

OHIO Eastern prepares Jenna Cunningham for nursing career

May 12, 2023 3 min

Jenna Cunningham chose Ohio University Eastern not only for its proximity to her home but also for small class sizes, one-on-one faculty interaction, open door advising and experience-based classwork.

Commencement Spotlight: Kate E. Anderson

May 5, 2023 3 min

On the same day as Spring Commencement, Kate E. Anderson will also be commissioning as an active-duty U.S. Air Force officer.

OHIO Southern student graduates debt-free

May 5, 2023 2 min

Camryn Zornes is Ohio University Southern’s 2023 Bachelor of Health Services Administration Outstanding Graduate.

Gillian Ice named interim associate provost of global affairs

May 4, 2023 3 min

Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Elizabeth Sayrs has named Dr. Gillian Ice as the interim associate provost of global affairs, effective May 15.

Commencement Spotlight: Jenna Cunningham

May 4, 2023 3 min

Jenna Cunningham is the Vice President of the 2023 BSN Class, and a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing.

Commencement Spotlight: Hayden Higginbotham

May 3, 2023 4 min

Hayden Higginbotham originally chose OHIO for the affordable cost, but soon came to realize that he made the right decision because of the people he would meet at Ohio University.

Commencement Spotlight: Jessa Mickey

May 3, 2023 3 min

Jessa Mickey's advice for new students: "Never miss out on taking an opportunity that is outside of your comfort zone! You never know what you will end up liking or who you will end up meeting. "

Commencement Spotlight: Re’Aija Grice

May 3, 2023 6 min

Re’Aija Grice explained that her OHIO professors challenged her to take everything she was learning in the classroom and apply it to the real world, to make an impact on the communities around her.

Ohio University Chillicothe social work students recognized for service

May 3, 2023 2 min

OHIO' College of Health Sciences and Professions recognized OHIO Chillicothe spring graduate Konner Kersey and OHIO Chillicothe’s Student Social Work Association with Dean’s Recognition Awards.

College of Health Sciences and Professions students are shown in a clinical lab

Health professions licensure exam pass rates set OHIO apart

April 26, 2023 5 min

At OHIO, many of the health programs within the College of Health Sciences and Professions are ranked among the highest in the state in first-time licensure exam pass rates.

Commencement Spotlight: Dannie Lackey

April 26, 2023 3 min

Dannie Lackey, from McArthur, Ohio, is graduating this spring with her Associate in Applied Science in Nursing degree after completing her coursework at Ohio University Chillicothe.

Mapping out her future, Melissa Huff prepares for the local workforce