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Chillicothe Campus Stories

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 µÛÍõ»áËù work on framing a house
Community Engagement

µÛÍõ»áËù to host Engage OHIO 2025: Community and place-based engagement symposium and awards ceremony

The µÛÍõ»áËù Center for Community Impact will host Engage OHIO 2025: Community and Place-Based Engagement Symposium on Friday, Oct. 24, at the µÛÍõ»áËù 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

µÛÍõ»áËù 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

µÛÍõ»áËù Chillicothe to host community health fair

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

Tim Bolender
Alumni Leaders

µÛÍõ»áËù alumnus Tim Bolender built a career rooted in education and community

µÛÍõ»áËù 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

µÛÍõ»áËù’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

µÛÍõ»áËù recognized as µÛÍõ»áËù’s best value public university for the sixth consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report

µÛÍõ»áËù has once again ranked as the top public university in the state of µÛÍõ»áËù 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

µÛÍõ»áËù, 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 µÛÍõ»áËù and Kenworth stand in front of a truck outside of the Chillicothe plant
Community Partners

µÛÍõ»áËù leadership visits PACCAR/Kenworth Chillicothe Plant

The PACCAR/Kenworth Chillicothe Plant recently hosted several members of µÛÍõ»áËù’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

µÛÍõ»áËù Chillicothe invites community to learn, explore, discover with non-credit workshops

µÛÍõ»áËù 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

µÛÍõ»áËù 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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OHIO Announcements

OHIO’s emergency communications systems to undergo routine testing Friday, Sept. 5

The University periodically tests its emergency communications systems to ensure the notifications are working properly and to help familiarize its campus communities with how they will operate in an emergency.

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