Inter-University Council of Ohio

06/04/2026

IUC President & CEO Laura Lanese attended this year’s State Government Alumni Luncheon, a long-standing Ohio University tradition celebrating Bobcats dedicated to serving our state.

Hosted by the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service and the Ohio University Alumni Association, this event brings together graduates committed to public service and reflects a shared commitment to leadership that benefits all Ohioans.

We’re proud to support Ohio’s public universities and celebrate the role they play in expanding opportunity, strengthening communities, and preparing leaders who serve the common good.

06/03/2026

Public higher education touches every corner of Ohio.

From preparing the next generation of talent to advancing research and innovation, Ohio's public universities are helping build a stronger future for our state.

Thank you to The University of Toledo for sharing this important message.

The Ohio Proud Sponsor Campaign is a coordinated effort across Ohio’s 14 public universities to showcase the value of higher education ahead of National Higher Education Day on June 6.

06/02/2026

Behind every Ohio graduate is something bigger.

A stronger workforce. New ideas. Local businesses. Health care innovation. Teachers. Engineers. Entrepreneurs. Community leaders.

Higher education doesn’t just shape individual futures. It helps shape Ohio’s future.

As we approach Higher Education Day this weekend, June 6, we’re proud to share the full commercial for our Proud Sponsor campaign. It’s a reminder that when Ohio’s public universities succeed, our communities do too.

Take a look and spread the word. 🎥

06/01/2026

Ohio’s fourteen public universities power a $68 billion annual economic engine, fueling innovation, jobs, and opportunity across the state.

As we lead up to National Higher Education Day on June 6, 2026, we’re proud to join the collective, nationwide effort to share why college matters and to highlight what higher education makes possible for all of us.

Follow along and join the conversation:

05/27/2026

A college degree isn’t just about classes and credits. It’s about opportunity.

Ohio’s 14 public universities are committed to keeping tuition low, breaking down barriers, and preparing graduates for the careers of tomorrow that Ohio needs.

05/12/2026

By 2030, Ohio will need more than one million new workers—and we’re preparing them today.

From teachers, nurses, and engineers to entrepreneurs, scientists, and business leaders, Ohio’s 14 public universities help to power our communities and our economy.

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05/11/2026

Military‑connected students deserve clear pathways to education, opportunity, and career success. Join partners across sectors to help improve outcomes for students statewide.

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05/07/2026

As we head into another weekend of commencement celebrations, we’re also reflecting on what those milestones represent across Ohio’s public universities.

The Ohio Department of Higher Education’s most recently published report shows degree completion rates have climbed by about 20%, meaning today’s students are much more likely to cross the finish line than they were a decade ago.

Even through pandemic-era enrollment challenges, progress didn’t stall. Institutions adapted, support systems strengthened, and students persisted.

Behind every cap and gown this season is a system that is increasingly helping students succeed.

05/06/2026

Innovation. Leadership. Security. Ohio’s 14 public universities are more than classrooms. They’re launchpads for the next generation of military leaders and innovators. From research labs to Wright-Patt and NASA Glenn, we’re helping secure America’s future.



https://whycollegematters-oh.org/

05/05/2026

Ohio’s public universities are powering what comes next.

From a $68 billion economic impact to strengthening our workforce, advancing healthcare, innovation, and national security, Ohio’s 14 public universities are driving real impact in every corner of the state.

And that impact reaches everyone in Ohio—whether or not you ever step foot on a college campus. Higher education shows up in the doctors who care for us, the technologies we rely on, the businesses that hire us, and the communities we live in every day.

We’ve joined the national Proud Sponsor campaign to help share those stories and bring that impact into focus.

Learn more: https://whycollegematters-oh.org/