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Brett Booker

Student turns his time in prison into a college education and a career

51社区 student Brett Booker is turning his time in prison into a new career, and he鈥檚 not waiting until he gets out. He鈥檚 already published two books, with more on the way in 2022.聽

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Nominations for dean of University College accepted through Nov. 30

The dean of University College serves as a member of the Provost鈥檚 senior staff and Deans鈥 Council and leads University-wide student support offices housed in the college.

Leah Kelsey

Learning Community leaders help Bobcats transition to college life

51社区 started its academic-focused Learning Community program back in 1999 and it has been very successful in helping first-year students become comfortable on campus.

Brian Wolfe

University College student called to serve on OHIO Lancaster鈥檚 Coordinating Council

Brian Wolfe, a University College student pursuing degrees in Law Enforcement Technology and Criminal Justice, was recently appointed to the 51社区 Lancaster Coordinating Council.

Students were encouraged to register and vote in 2020.

51社区 voter education efforts paid off in 2020

51社区 student voting increased nearly 10 percent in last year鈥檚 presidential election, rising to 70.6 percent in 2020 from a rate of 60.8 percent in 2016.

Veterans Day 21

In-person Veterans Day events to take place in Athens

OHIO and the city of Athens will celebrate Veterans Day throughout the week with events including a parade, free breakfast, speeches, as well as OHIO athletic teams honoring veterans on select nights.

Rebecca Bacon

Bobcat gains experience working with a new type of animal as Wolf Park intern

OHIO junior Rebecca Bacon has loved wolves ever since she discovered the video game 鈥淲olf Quest,鈥 and this summer she got to live out a dream by working with wolves as an intern at Wolf Park.

Allison White

University College announces chair of new Department of Applied Sciences and Professions

University College Interim Dean Carey Busch has announced the appointment of Allison White as chair of the new Applied Sciences and Professions Department.

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Civic engagement is at the heart of Ramlo's OHIO experience

Maxeen Ramlo is a senior studying mechanical engineering in the Russ College of Engineering who puts in just as much time to her education as she does to engaging in our community.

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From undecided to engineering: Orlando Gonzalez gains experience and insight

Sophomore Orlando Gonzalez always wanted to go to college, but worried that he wouldn't be able to afford it. He became a Cutler Scholar and was able to pursue his dreams.

Kirby Bowman stands with the jewelry she designs

Specialized studies graduate finds passion at local studio

During college Kirby Bowman sometimes worried about finding a sustainable career as an artist. Now she is thankful to be making art and facilitating meaningful community collaborations as a聽production

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University College alumnus Justin Cox joins Reynoldsburg Police

Justin Cox earned his associate degree in applied science through the Law Enforcement Technology Program (LET) at 51社区 Lancaster in 2020 and has begun work toward a BCJ.

Students in the Media for Community class filming

Community-engaged courses go virtual

For over five years, Andie Walla and her Media Production for Community students have worked with local nonprofit organizations to produce promotional videos highlighting different organizations.

Jeff Russell works with students during an emergency simulation

Russell's community-engaged research connects healthcare and performing artists

Dr. Jeff Russell is an associate professor of athletic training in the College of Health Sciences and Professions, but, his patients are not the typical sports athletes many imagine.

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Law Enforcement Technology grad provides care in corrections

Mary Gibson, AAS 2014, is putting both her degrees to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Franklin County Corrections Center in Columbus, Ohio.

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