Patton College of Education Stories

“I play a big part of this team and I know that they need me to have good spirits all the time, so I try to stay as positive as I can.” Hooks embraces teammate Kaylee Bambule after a home win.

Happy and Humble: Cece Hooks shatters OHIO and MAC basketball scoring records

February 2, 2022 4 min

The fifth-year senior has already left her mark on the OHIO women's basketball team.

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Jake Protivnak

February 1, 2022 5 min

The Patton College is proud to feature Dr. Jake J. Protivnak as February’s Alum of the Month. Dr. Protivnak is one of the founding board members of State of Mind: Hudson.

1. Graduate student Emily Fairchild, along with her advisor, Dr. Jennifer Hines, professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences, and six other students recently published the first structural biology analysis of a section of the COVID-19 viral RNA called the stem-loop II motif.

Ohio University joins highest level of research institutions in the nation

January 31, 2022 2 min

Ohio University has joined the highest level of research institutions in the country by earning the R1 Classification in the latest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Dr. Zach Meisel gives a time-of-flight tunnel tour at the Edwards Accelerator Lab

Ohio University achieves prestigious Carnegie R1 Classification, joins highest level of research institutions in the nation

January 31, 2022 3 min

OHIO has joined the highest level of research institutions in the country by earning the R1 Classification in the latest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

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AACTE Holmes Scholars Leadership Series

January 23, 2022 2 min

This free four-part series of conversations is designed to explore the leadership trajectories and experiences of various individuals connected to the field of education.

Student Spotlight: Jordan Graham

January 3, 2022 3 min

Jordan Graham recently earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Management with minors in Economics and Psychology this December 2021.

Alumni Spotlight: Brianne Tabar

January 3, 2022 5 min

The Patton College is proud to feature Brianne Tabar as January’s Alum of the Month. Tabar is the recipient of the 2021 Sister Rita Mackert Teacher of the Year Award.

Executive Vice President and Provost provides update on dean searches

December 14, 2021 1 min

Sara Helfrich and John McCarthy will continue their appointments as interim dean of the Patton College of Education and the College of Health Sciences and Professions, respectively.

Glidden Visiting Professor Odirile helps establish experiential learning partnership with Botswana

December 2, 2021 3 min

Dr. Lucky Wakantse Odirile is completing her first semester at Ohio University as a Robert and Rene Glidden Visiting Professor in The Patton College of Education.

Student Spotlight: Bridget Selotlegeng

December 1, 2021 5 min

Bridget Selotlegeng earns her Bachelor of Science degree in Restaurant, Hotel and Tourism with a minor in Business this semester.

Alumni Spotlight: Prof. Agreement Lathi Jotia

December 1, 2021 6 min

The Patton College is proud to feature Professor Agreement Lathi Jotia, University of Botswana’s School of Graduate Studies Acting Dean, as December’s Alum of the Month.

New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Jerry Craft to speak to Athens Community, teacher education students

November 16, 2021 3 min

The Patton College’s Stevens Literacy Center and the Athens County Public Libraries are hosting three virtual visits with author/illustrator Jerry Craft.

NCACES president Dr. Vicki Kress and Dr. Christine Suniti Bhat

Counselor Education doctoral program receives award for innovation

November 8, 2021 3 min

OHIO’s Counselor Education doctoral program was recently honored with the Innovative Counselor Education Program Award by the North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.

Hospitality students unite in support of Haiti

November 4, 2021 3 min

More than 20 Ohio University students from three Restaurant, Hotel and Tourism courses came together for a cultural learning event in The Patton College’s demo kitchen.

Alumni Spotlight: Farhan Haque

November 2, 2021 3 min

The Patton College is proud to feature Farhan Haque as November’s Alum of the Month. Farhan is the first-place winner in the Student Best Paper Competition at the master’s level.

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