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Ohio University Southern offers you the unique ability to complete your education from a globally recognized research institution without incurring the expense of relocating. Complete an associate’s, bachelor’s, or even master’s degree, and join the over 200,000 Bobcat alumni who have discovered the promise of an education from Ohio University.

No cost, no questions. The new Bobcat Boutique at Ohio University Southern is now open, offering free professional cloth...
06/03/2026

No cost, no questions. The new Bobcat Boutique at Ohio University Southern is now open, offering free professional clothing for students and community members preparing for interviews, internships, and new jobs.

Led by Dr. Joy Shytle, associate professor of social work, with key student support from rising senior Natalie Pratt, the boutique stocks business casual and business professional clothing. Outfits hang neatly by size and style in a thoughtfully designed space where every visitor is treated with respect.

The Bobcat Boutique is open from 8 a.m. to noon on Mondays and 2 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays in the Academic Building, Room 120, and is available by appointment. To schedule a visit, call Student Services at 740-533-4600 or email Dr. Shytle at [email protected].

Read the full story: https://www.ohio.edu/news/2026/06/no-cost-no-questions-bobcat-boutique-opens-ohio-southern

Summer changes your routine. You might be working, taking summer classes, traveling, or adjusting to being back home. Yo...
06/03/2026

Summer changes your routine. You might be working, taking summer classes, traveling, or adjusting to being back home.

Your access to TimelyCare doesn’t end when you leave campus. You can connect with a trusted provider to talk through work stress, changes in routine, staying motivated, or anything else that comes up this summer, right from your phone at no cost and no required insurance.

You can also use TimelyCare to:
• Explore self-guided videos, podcasts, and meditation & yoga sessions.
• Join Peer Community to stay connected with other students.

Visit app.timelycare.com/?campaign=summerbreakstudentEmail

The TimelyCare support you count on is available on campus, at home, and everywhere in between.

The Young Alumni Leaders program is designed to empower you to stay connected with your alma mater and gain the skills, ...
06/02/2026

The Young Alumni Leaders program is designed to empower you to stay connected with your alma mater and gain the skills, experiences and relationships that will help you become a successful Bobcat volunteer leader.

The program is open to alumni up to 35 years of age. Participants must attend all sessions, both in-person and virtual, held August through November 2026. A participation fee of $50 is due upon acceptance.

Apply by July 3 to reconnect with your OHIO experience!

https://www.ohio.edu/alumni/get-involved/connect/recent-alumni/young-alumni-leaders-program

Did you know that 1 in 3 low-income women miss work or school because they can't afford period products? From June 8 thr...
06/02/2026

Did you know that 1 in 3 low-income women miss work or school because they can't afford period products? From June 8 through 12, United Way of the River Cities is taking action through Week of Action: Project Period, an annual volunteer initiative focused on addressing period insecurity across our region.

Ohio University Southern staff have rolled up their sleeves for Project Period in past years, and this year we are asking the community to help fill open spots in Ironton. Volunteers will assemble period kits filled with tampons, pads, and wipes, with the option to decorate canvas bags and write encouraging notes for the people receiving them. As a thank-you, every volunteer receives a Project Period-branded water bottle.

The Backpack Buddies shift on Tuesday, June 9, from 10 to 11 a.m. has 5 of 30 slots filled, so every sign-up makes a real difference.

Sign up to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/ProjectPeriod2026

Closer to home, OHIO Southern is proud to keep our campus restrooms stocked with free period products year-round. Big and small efforts add up to real change.

Campus is a little quieter over the summer, but Ohio University Southern's team is still here for you! Whether you have ...
06/01/2026

Campus is a little quieter over the summer, but Ohio University Southern's team is still here for you! Whether you have questions about admissions, financial aid, registration, updating your resume or anything else, stop by. We're happy to help.

In the meantime, there's plenty going on around Lawrence County this week:
Tuesday, June 2: Getting Started with Beekeeping at the Briggs Lawrence County Public Library, Ironton Branch, at 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 2: The 2026 Ironton Alive Tuesday Night Concert Series kicks off with City Heat bringing Motown, pop, funk, and more to Farmer's Market Square at 223 2nd Street, Ironton. Free and open to the community. Bring a lawn chair and a friend.
Wednesday, June 3: Free yoga at the Briggs Library, Ironton Branch, at 6 p.m. Beginners and seasoned yogis welcome. Bring your own mat.
Friday and Saturday, June 5 and 6: Ironton Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Calling all area nonprofits! Candid, a powerful online directory of 1.9 million nonprofits and $29 million in grants, is...
05/31/2026

Calling all area nonprofits! Candid, a powerful online directory of 1.9 million nonprofits and $29 million in grants, is now available through Ohio University Libraries, including right here at OHIO Southern. Community members do not need an OHIO affiliation to use it. Simply visit a dedicated desktop computer at the OHIO Southern Library to search grant opportunities, find funders, look up financials, and get contact details for key decision makers. University Libraries is also offering free informational sessions this summer for community members. Read the full story: https://www.ohio.edu/news/2026/05/candid-now-available-university-libraries

Wondering what it's like to be a Bobcat? Come find out at Summer Preview Day! Ohio University Southern invites students ...
05/30/2026

Wondering what it's like to be a Bobcat? Come find out at Summer Preview Day! Ohio University Southern invites students and families to an in-person open house on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. You'll connect with representatives from Admissions, Student Financial Aid, Accessibility and Veteran Services, and Student Life, meet faculty and current students during academic interest sessions in areas like Nursing, Social Work, and Education, and take a student-led campus tour. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. Registration is required. Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/OHIOSummerPreview

⏰ Final call to apply for Fall 2026 College Credit Plus at OHIO SouthernThe deadline to apply is June 1.Take the next st...
05/29/2026

⏰ Final call to apply for Fall 2026 College Credit Plus at OHIO Southern

The deadline to apply is June 1.

Take the next step toward earning college credit while still in high school.

Questions? Contact [email protected].

Apply now: ohio.edu/apply

Sun's Out, Resumes Out: Make Yours Shine! ☀️ Ohio University Southern students, get your resume summer-ready at this vir...
05/28/2026

Sun's Out, Resumes Out: Make Yours Shine! ☀️ Ohio University Southern students, get your resume summer-ready at this virtual workshop on Wednesday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Career Development Coordinator Summer Jacobs will walk you through the essentials, from formatting and content to showcasing your key achievements. Whether you're applying for internships, jobs, or just getting started, you'll leave with the tools to build a resume that shines. Register through Handshake: https://ohio.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1948881 Questions? Connect with Summer Jacobs via Handshake or email [email protected].

🎓 Alumni Spotlight: Jessie RigsbyBachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, 2014Jessie Rigsby transferred to Ohio...
05/28/2026

🎓 Alumni Spotlight: Jessie Rigsby
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, 2014

Jessie Rigsby transferred to Ohio University Southern to finish her degree faster than her original plan allowed. The faculty made it happen, working out an independent study so she could graduate on her own timeline.

She was placed at Summit Elementary for student teaching. Thirteen years later, she's still there.

She credits Linda Mann for being a true advocate, seeing how badly she wanted to teach and making sure she was set up for success. She also speaks warmly about Dr. Kathryn Wright, Rena Allen, and Ginny Beasley, calling them the Mount Rushmore of early childhood education. Today she's paying it forward, hosting an OHIO Southern student for clinical hours in her own classroom.

Her advice to current students? Enjoy every minute on campus, learn from your professors and peers, and know that you're in the right place at the right time.

We're proud to spotlight Jessie as we celebrate 70 years of OHIO Southern. Check out Jessie and other alumni spotlights at:
ohio.edu/festival-hills

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