University College Stories

Learning Community leaders help Bobcats transition to college life

November 15, 2021 3 min

Ohio University 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.

University College student called to serve on OHIO Lancaster’s Coordinating Council

November 9, 2021 3 min

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

Students were encouraged to register and vote in 2020.

Ohio University voter education efforts paid off in 2020

November 8, 2021 3 min

Ohio University student voting increased nearly 10 percent in last year’s presidential election, rising to 70.6 percent in 2020 from a rate of 60.8 percent in 2016.

In-person Veterans Day events to take place in Athens

November 4, 2021 3 min

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.

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

October 26, 2021 4 min

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

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

October 21, 2021 2 min

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

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

September 28, 2021 3 min

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.

From undecided to engineering: Orlando Gonzalez gains experience and insight

August 31, 2021 3 min

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.

Kirby Bowman stands with the jewelry she designs

Specialized studies graduate finds passion at local studio

July 12, 2021 4 min

During college Kirby Bowman sometimes worried about finding a sustainable career as an artist. Now she is thankful to be making art and facilitating meaningful community collaborations as a production

University College alumnus Justin Cox joins Reynoldsburg Police

June 17, 2021 4 min

Justin Cox earned his associate degree in applied science through the Law Enforcement Technology Program (LET) at Ohio University Lancaster in 2020 and has begun work toward a BCJ.

Students in the Media for Community class filming

Community-engaged courses go virtual

June 3, 2021 5 min

For over five years, Andie Walla and her Media Production for Community students have worked with local nonprofit organizations to produce promotional videos highlighting different organizations.

Jeff Russell works with students during an emergency simulation

Russell's community-engaged research connects healthcare and performing artists

June 3, 2021 5 min

Dr. Jeff Russell is an associate professor of athletic training in the College of Health Sciences and Professions, but, his patients are not the typical sports athletes many imagine.

Law Enforcement Technology grad provides care in corrections

May 24, 2021 2 min

Mary Gibson, AAS 2014, is putting both her degrees to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Franklin County Corrections Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Specialized Studies major prepares for law school

May 4, 2021 3 min

A junior who plans to graduate in 2022, Kelly started off at OHIO as a political science pre-law major in the College of Arts and Sciences with the goal of becoming a lawyer.

Law Enforcement Technology student Tracy Evans balances public service and education

April 28, 2021 3 min

When Evans assumed office in January 2021 he chose to drop back to part-time enrollment at OHIO to better focus on his new elected position.

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