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Southern Campus Stories

Alyse Giffin
Class of 2025

Balancing life, work and earning a diploma

With the support of her advisor at µÛÍõ»áËù Southern, Alyse Giffin found a program that built on her existing education and aligned with her career goals.

Chase Lynd
Class of 2025

Building confidence in the classroom

For Chase Lynd, returning to college wasn’t something he had always planned—but it turned out to be one of the best decisions he’s ever made.

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Class of 2025

Turning passion into impact through social work

Brittney Marinich’s time at OHIO gave her more than just a degree—it gave her direction.

OHIO Ice Cream Social
OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to April ice cream socials on Athens, regional campuses

µÛÍõ»áËù will host ice cream socials for all students, faculty and staff on the Athens and regional campuses in April to celebrate the end of the semester.

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Alumni Success

Building safer communities: Megan Rookard named 2025 recipient of Dr. Dan Evans Alumni Leadership Award

Megan Rookard, advocate and educator, is the 2025 recipient of the Dr. Dan Evans Alumni Leadership Award for her work supporting survivors and leading open conversations about sexual harm.

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Community Events

µÛÍõ»áËù Symphony Orchestra to perform at OHIO Southern April 5

µÛÍõ»áËù Southern will host the µÛÍõ»áËù Symphony Orchestra on April 5 at 3 p.m., concluding the Ironton Council for the Arts’ 2024-25 concert season.

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Electronic Media

Students celebrate storytelling, creativity at EMPixx high school media competition

µÛÍõ»áËù Southern hosted the 2025 EMPixx Media Competition on March 21, celebrating student creativity with 101 entries from 8 schools and a keynote by alumni from MyTown TV.

OHIO Giving Day 2025 - April 2
Giving Day

OHIO Giving Day is set for April 2: Donate to make a difference

µÛÍõ»áËù’s sixth Giving Day kicks off at midnight on Wednesday, April 2, inviting alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends to celebrate all µÛÍõ»áËù has been and is, by giving to the funds that matter most to you and to current and future Bobcats. Our goal this year is 3,110 donors. Together, we can ensure OHIO’s next era is the best one yet.

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Community Engagement

µÛÍõ»áËù Southern and Scioto County Aspire launch PRISM Program to strengthen workforce skills

Free 8-week PRISM training at µÛÍõ»áËù Southern helps adults build retail, customer service, and logistics skills with industry-recognized credentials.

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

µÛÍõ»áËù Chillicothe to host Association for University Regional Campuses of µÛÍõ»áËù (AURCO) Annual Conference

µÛÍõ»áËù Chillicothe will host the 31st annual conference for the Association for University Regional Campuses of µÛÍõ»áËù (AURCO) April 11-12.

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Alumni Success

Creating space for creativity: OHIO Southern graduate expands local opportunities

µÛÍõ»áËù Southern alumnus Bill Tussey expands art access, creating space for local artists to exhibit and perform in non-traditional venues across the region.

Tim Warfield playing saxophone in suit
Community Events

Tim Warfield Quartet brings live jazz to µÛÍõ»áËù Southern

The Tim Warfield Quartet performs at µÛÍõ»áËù Southern on April 4 at 7 p.m., presented by OUS, Jazz Alive, and Lawrence Economic Development Corporation, made possible by a POWER Grant.

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Community Engagement

Legendary jazz pianist Russ Kassoff to perform in Ironton

OHIO Southern, Rotary and Ironton Council for the Arts will bring legendary pianist Russ Kassoff to campus in May. Kassoff has performed with Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli, Carly Simon, and on Broadway.

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OHIO Events

µÛÍõ»áËù Southern to host Virtual Envision Access Conference

OHIO Southern’s Virtual Envision Access Conference on March 7 will equip educators with strategies to support neurodivergent learners through strength-based learning and equitable education practices.

The OHIO Southern Campus with the community behind it, including the bridge over the µÛÍõ»áËù River
Community Service

µÛÍõ»áËù Southern’s Student Social Work Association mobilizes for flood relief

µÛÍõ»áËù Southern’s Student Social Work Association is collecting donations for Kentucky and West Virginia flood relief. Urgent needs include heaters, blankets, water, food and cleaning supplies.

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