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Chillicothe Campus Stories

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Preparing For Careers

Regional teacher candidates explore agency and autonomy

Future teachers from OHIO’s regional campuses gathered at Zanesville to explore student agency, storytelling and learner-centered practices through an immersive day of professional development.

A student walks on the bricks of College Green surrounded by fallen leaves.
Community Support

OHIO’s Cats’ Cupboard Food Pantry remains available to students and employees impacted by pause in SNAP benefits during federal government shutdown

A reminder that OHIO students and employees may visit Cats’ Cupboard food pantry, with locations in Athens and across our regional campuses, for fresh, frozen and shelf-stable food options. Pantry donations are also being accepted.

Dakota Tackett
Alumni Leaders

OHIO education leads to growth, adventure for first generation college graduate

As a first-generation college student from rural Appalachia, ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ alumnus Dakota Tackett never imagined he would become a world-traveling educator with experiences spanning multiple continents.

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Community Partners

Regional campuses celebrate partners

ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ recognized several community partners recently for their unique, place-based collaborations that support students and strengthen local communities.

Marlene Minnix
Career Opportunities

ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ Chillicothe helps former mill worker prepare for a new career after plant closure

For nearly three decades, Marlene Minnix’s days began and ended at the local paper mill, a long-standing focal point of the Chillicothe community and economy.

Bennett Hall
Free Community Workshops

ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ Chillicothe to host free artificial intelligence workshops

Interim Dean Mike Lafreniere invites community members to participate in one or more of the free workshop sessions on Unlocking the Power of AI and Mastering AI Prompting.

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Community Impact

Care That’s Rooted in Community

OHIO is addressing health disparities in Appalachia—and training students to do the same in rural settings statewide.

Jessie and Kazy Richmond in front of Maggie's Farm and Aromatics
Alumni Success

OHIO Chillicothe alumni Jessie and Kazy Richmond build business and community

When the COVID-19 pandemic sent workers home, Jessie Richmond turned her kitchen into a small-batch bath bomb and shower steamer production facility. What began as a hobby quickly transformed into a thriving business.

Volunteers from ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ work on framing a house
Community Engagement

ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ to host Engage OHIO 2025: Community and place-based engagement symposium and awards ceremony

The ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ Center for Community Impact will host Engage OHIO 2025: Community and Place-Based Engagement Symposium on Friday, Oct. 24, at the ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ Inn & Conference Center.

Cassie Beyer
Student Success

Cassie Beyer balances work, school, community theater in pursuit of new career

For many adult learners, returning to college can be daunting, but Cassie Beyer is embracing that challenge. This summer, she began working toward a degree in biological sciences at OHIO Chillicothe.

Regional campus early childhood education majors gather at OHIO Chillicothe
Future Teachers

Regional campus early childhood and elementary education majors gather for annual EdFest event

ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ regional campus sophomore education majors gathered for the fourth annual EdFest, sponsored by the Patton College of Education, on Friday, October 3 at OHIO Chillicothe.

A view of Cutler Hall from College Green
Moving OHIO Forward

OHIO launches Innovation and Efficiency Awards, aims to increase financial flexibility and stability

New program aims to inspire employees across all campuses to embrace a culture of continuous improvement in order to build a stronger, more efficient and more mission-focused University.

two nursing students talk share information on stopping bullying at a health fair
Community Events

ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ Chillicothe to host community health fair

ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ Chillicothe nursing students will host a Community Health Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ Chillicothe’s Bennett Hall.

Tim Bolender
Alumni Leaders

ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ alumnus Tim Bolender built a career rooted in education and community

ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ Chillicothe alumnus Tim Bolender has been shaping young lives in the classroom, on the boards, and on the field at Greenfield Exempted School District for more than two decades.

Three students use markers on large posterboard
Community Impact

OHIO's regional campuses lead the way in rural education

ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµâ€™s new Rural Schools Collaborative Hub highlights rural strengths, uniting campuses, educators, and communities to inspire future teachers through place-based learning.

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