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College of Health Sciences and Professions Stories

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Faculty achievements

Faculty Experts Roundup

News from the summer includes travel, awards, published books and international performance.

Tiffany Ealy
Faculty Excellence

Called to serve: OHIO Lancaster welcomes Tiffany Ealy to campus

With more than a decade of experience in nursing practice, education and healthcare leadership, Tiffany Ealy brings both clinical expertise and a passion for teaching to her new role.

nursing graduates hold candles
Forever OHIO

µÛÍõ»áËù Chillicothe invites alumni to celebrate 30 years of nursing education

µÛÍõ»áËù Chillicothe will host a special alumni gathering on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. to celebrate 30 years of excellence in nursing education.

Brittany Rinehart
Alumni Impact

µÛÍõ»áËù Chillicothe alumna Brittany Rinehart finds purpose in advocacy, education

For Brittany Rinehart, helping others isn’t just a career, it’s a calling. Rinehart earned her Associate of Applied Science in Human Services Technology with a mission to make a difference.

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Warm Welcomes

Becoming Bobcats: BSO welcomes a new class

With help from across the University, Bobcat Student Orientation brought more than 10,000 students and family members to campus this year, delivering an "amazing experience."

Ron Meyers and Joanna Denny
Alumni Success

Joanna Denny puts OHIO Chillicothe social work degree to work serving her community

As a licensed social worker embedded with the Chillicothe Police Department, µÛÍõ»áËù Chillicothe alumna Joanna Denny is never far from her police-issued radio.

Tech Savvy Day 2025 attendees, grades 5-9, getting ready for a full day of fun and learning at OHIO
STEM

Tech Savvy Day engages Appalachian students with STEM opportunities

Appalachian students mixed slime, launched rockets, coded robots, and explored brains at OHIO’s Tech Savvy Day, a fun-filled event sparking curiosity and excitement for all things STEM.

Michelle Taylor
Faculty Excellence

OHIO nursing graduate to serve as lab coordinator at OHIO Chillicothe

Michelle Taylor, a two-time OHIO graduate, has joined µÛÍõ»áËù Chillicothe as an assistant professor of instruction and will serve as the lab coordinator for OHIO Chillicothe’s nursing program.

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OHIO Community

Earning an A+ in eating: OHIO competitive eater shares his story

As a doctoral student at µÛÍõ»áËù, Jack Legath has a lot on his plate.

µÛÍõ»áËù's nationally ranked BSN to DNP program student earning their degree online and in clinical setting.
Rankings and Recognition

µÛÍõ»áËù’s online BSN to DNP program ranked No. 2 nationally by AllNurses.com

Nationally ranked No. 2, OHIO’s online BSN to DNP helps practicing nurses advance their careers, step into leadership roles, expand skills, and earn a top practice-focused doctorate in nursing.Ran

An OHIO Online student earning their online undergrad or grad degree through µÛÍõ»áËù's distinctive model.
OHIO Online

The OHIO Online advantage: A strategic model for accessible, high-impact online education

µÛÍõ»áËù offers a unique, balanced mix of online undergraduate and graduate programs taught by expert faculty and supported by strong services to serve learners at every stage of their journey.

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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 µÛÍõ»áËù Chillicothe on Monday, June 16, for Bobcat Nursing Camp.

ExLibris Alma logo 2025
OHIO Announcements

University Libraries welcomes Ex Libris Alma as its new system platform

University Libraries’ new system, Ex Libris Alma, allows for a smoother and more modern platform for the OHIO community.

Dozer siblings: Gabrielle, Griffin and Evan.
Graduating family

The Dozers: OHIO’s graduating siblings

Gabrielle, Griffin and Evan Dozer graduated together in spring 2025, each following a unique path. They reflect on the support of OHIO’s community, the joy of learning side by side and the pride of celebrating as a family.

Allison Butler and Michelle Perdue
Faculty Excellence

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

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

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