Wilmington College is expanding its graduate program offerings to feature a Master of Science in Agricultural Business and Leadership degree starting in fall 2026. This fully online program is designed to prepare its graduates to lead and innovate in today’s dynamic agricultural industries.

The Fairfield FFA Chapter held their 2026 FFA banquet on April 19.

Christina Massie, a dedicated student at Southern State Community College, is turning years of hands-on experience and personal inspiration into a meaningful career path through the college’s Early Childhood Education program.

Students in the Master of Occupational Therapy and the Bachelor's in Plastics Engineering Technology programs at Shawnee State University recently came together for an interdisciplinary learning experience, one that challenged them to collaborate across disciplines to design and build assistive devices using 3D printing technology.

Ohio Republican governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said he wants to consolidate Ohio colleges and universities.

At the April Lynchburg-Clay Schools Board of Education meeting, State Board of Education President Paul LaRue recognized the Elementary School staff for obtaining 4.5 stars on the State Report Card and being named Governors Science of Reading Champion based on reading literacy scores.

Southern State Community College will hold a 5-week Fiber Optic course, designed for individuals of all skill levels, that will equip students with the essential skills needed to pursue a career in the rapidly growing field of fiber optics.  

The Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m.

Bright Local Schools is proud to recognize Whiteoak High School senior Marley Gobin as the recipient of the prestigious Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award, representing our county at the state level.

The science of reading is being taught in classrooms across Ohio, but the state’s education department stresses it will likely take time to track students’ progress.

The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC) presented its Inspiration Award to Wilmington College’s Sigrid Solomon in recognition of her “extraordinary dedication to students and her community.”

By popular demand, SSCC Theatre will present Michael Frayn’s “Noises Off,” on Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Edward K. Daniels Auditorium on Southern State Community College’s Central Campus, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro.

Garrett Irvin graduated from Southern State in 2019 with an associate of arts degree. In the fall of 2024, he decided to return to Southern State to pursue a degree in nursing – a lifelong passion where he could develop the skills needed to help others and make a meaningful difference.

As graduation approaches this May, Logan Savage, a dedicated student in the theatre program at Southern State, is preparing to take the next step toward her future after earning her Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in theatre. Her journey highlights the college’s supportive environment, engaged faculty, and the meaningful opportunities available to students both inside and outside the classroom.

A federal court order last month to effectively axe a Biden-era student loan repayment plan capped years of chaos for more than 7 million student borrowers enrolled in the program.