Chillicothe Campus Stories

Bennett Hall
Free Community Workshops

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ 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.

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.

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.

Volunteers from »¨¼¾´«Ã½ work on framing a house
Community Engagement

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ to host Engage OHIO 2025: Community and place-based engagement symposium and awards ceremony

The »¨¼¾´«Ã½ Center for Community Impact will host Engage OHIO 2025: Community and Place-Based Engagement Symposium on Friday, Oct. 24, at the »¨¼¾´«Ã½ Inn & Conference Center.

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

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ 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

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ Chillicothe to host community health fair

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ Chillicothe nursing students will host a Community Health Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at »¨¼¾´«Ã½ Chillicothe’s Bennett Hall.

Tim Bolender
Alumni Leaders

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ alumnus Tim Bolender built a career rooted in education and community

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ 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

»¨¼¾´«Ã½â€™s new Rural Schools Collaborative Hub highlights rural strengths, uniting campuses, educators, and communities to inspire future teachers through place-based learning.

College Green fall 2025 rankings
Rankings

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ recognized as Ohio’s best value public university for the sixth consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ has once again ranked as the top public university in the state of Ohio for best value, according to U.S. News and World Report.

A student walks on the bricks of College Green surrounded by fallen leaves.
National Recognitions

»¨¼¾´«Ã½, OHIO Online honored as transfer-friendly university for sixth consecutive year

This prestigious designation highlights institutions that excel in creating accessible pathways for transfer students who choose to continue their academic journeys.

Representatives of »¨¼¾´«Ã½ and Kenworth stand in front of a truck outside of the Chillicothe plant
Community Partners

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ leadership visits PACCAR/Kenworth Chillicothe Plant

The PACCAR/Kenworth Chillicothe Plant recently hosted several members of »¨¼¾´«Ã½â€™s leadership team in the first of a series of meetings and tours to promote OHIO’s ongoing support of Kenworth.

The OHIO Chillicothe Campus is shown on a fall day
OHIO Events

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ Chillicothe invites community to learn, explore, discover with non-credit workshops

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ Chillicothe invites the community to participate in its Community Education Workshop Series. These non-credit workshops engage participants in fun, hands-on experiences.

Students walk up Richland Avenue in Athens during Welcome Week 2025
Forever OHIO

OHIO grows enrollment to more than 30,000, including more than 8,000 new students

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ total enrollment grew nearly four percent again this fall with 8,195 new students enrolling across our eight campuses and OHIO Online, including our largest, most high-achieving freshman class to date.

The JED Campus Team meets to form subcommittees.
JED Campus

OHIO begins next phase of JED Campus student mental health and well-being initiative

During Summer 2025, OHIO’s JED campus team formed subcommittees that began meeting to implement the work of the four-year strategic plan.

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