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Chillicothe Campus Stories

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Alumni Success

Telling the story of Southeastern Ohio: Cathryn Stanley’s journey from student to regional advocate

From early classroom experiences to her current role curating and promoting the region’s rich history, Cathryn Stanley’s path reflects the strength and impact of Ƶ’s regional campus system.

Jessica Short
Alumni Success

OHIO graduate Jessica Short champions STEM education

Jessica Short first knew she wanted to teach as a middle school student, but she didn’t realize science would become her passion until her junior and senior years at Unioto High School.

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Nursing

Area high school students explore nursing careers at OHIO Chillicothe’s Bobcat Nursing Camp

A group of high school students from Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Pickaway, Pike, Ross and Vinton Counties gathered at Ƶ Chillicothe on Monday, June 16, for Bobcat Nursing Camp.

Allison Butler and Michelle Perdue
Faculty Excellence

Allison Butler, Michelle Perdue return to alma mater to train tomorrow’s nurses

For Ƶ alumni Allison Butler and Michelle Perdue, joining the faculty at Ƶ Chillicothe is a full-circle moment.

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Alumni

Seth Southers built career foundation at OHIO Chillicothe

Seth Southers, a recent graduate of Ƶ Chillicothe, is already applying his education in a meaningful way—supporting global operations at Kenworth as a quality intern.

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Student Experiences

Panama trip showcases power of experiential learning for regional campuses

For students on Ƶ's five regional campuses, the world is not just something to study from a textbook, it is something they can experience firsthand.

Alumni Gateway
Academic Achievement

OHIO announces spring semester 2025 student academic achievement lists

OHIO is proud to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of more than 11,100 students who officially qualified for the President’s, Provost’s or Dean’s Lists, across all of OHIO’s campuses, for spring semester 2025.

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Military-Friendly

Ƶ earns 2025–2026 Military Friendly Schools® designation for 14th consecutive year; recognized for outstanding support to student Veterans and military families

Ƶ has once again earned the Military Friendly Schools® designation for the 2025–2026 academic year, marking the 14th consecutive year the institution has received this honor.

Lisa (Spellman) Wiseman
alumni

OHIO Chillicothe alumna Lisa Wiseman serves her community through banking

After 25 years serving her community through banking, Lisa (Spillman) Wiseman is glad she made the choice to stay in her community to find her future and fuel the region she calls home.

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OHIO Events

Ƶ Chillicothe to host third annual prevention conference

The theme of the June 13 conference is Rooted in Wellness: Holistic Approaches to Prevention in Southern Ohio. The conference will feature local and state experts passionate about empowering the next generation.

Mike Lafreniere
OHIO Announcements

Mike Lafreniere selected as interim dean to ensure continuity, strong leadership at OHIO Chillicothe

Ƶ Chillicothe is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Lafreniere as interim dean, effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

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National Recognitions

Ƶ Chillicothe named a “Professions-Focused” “Opportunity College” by Carnegie

Ƶ Chillicothe is among fewer than 300 universities in the country to have earned designation as an “Opportunity College and University” in the recently released Student Access and Earnings Classification debuted with the updated Carnegie Classifications. The campus was also classified as “Professions Focused” in the new Carnegie Institutional Classification system.

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professional development

Ƶ Chillicothe to offer energy science workshop for educators

OHIO Chillicothe and the Patton College of Education is offering a continuing education graduate credit course on renewable energy for middle and high school science teachers.

teachers tour a Ross County solar installation
Community Engagement

Area teachers gather at Ƶ Chillicothe for STEM education day

Nearly 80 area STEM teachers, school administrators, and future educators gathered at Ƶ Chillicothe on Thursday, May 8 for a professional development day focusing on renewable energy.

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Community Engagement

High school students invited to explore nursing careers at OHIO Chillicothe’s Bobcat Nursing Camp

Ƶ Chillicothe invites area high school juniors and seniors to learn about the nursing profession at the Bobcat Nursing Camp on Monday, June 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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