Ohio Department of Higher Education

06/23/2026

Two Licking Heights High School seniors earned associate degrees from Columbus State Community College while still in high school.

Two Licking Heights seniors earned associate degrees while finishing high school through College Credit Plus.

06/10/2026

The Aspen Institute named Lorain County Community College a finalist for its 2027 Aspen Prize, honoring outstanding student achievement and workforce success.

The Aspen Institute today named the 10 community college finalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The Aspen Prize, which is backed by $1 million in award funds, honors colleges that achieve strong outcomes, focusing on whether students complete credentials that lead to ba...

06/05/2026

A new partnership between Ohio University and Lakeland Community College creates streamlined transfer opportunities, making bachelor’s degree completion faster, more affordable and accessible for Northeast Ohio students.

A new partnership between OHIO and Lakeland Community College will expand transfer pathways, increase access to bachelor’s degree completion and strengthen institutional collaboration in NE Ohio.

05/29/2026

HAPPY 5-2-9 DAY!! Today is the day we celebrate all things college and career savings! We're going to have special content throughout the day. We'll even have some special announcements. Stay tuned!

05/19/2026

Ohio awards $26 million in Choose Ohio First scholarships to 59 institutions, supporting students pursuing STEM and STEM-focused education degrees while strengthening the state’s future workforce.

Read here: https://highered.ohio.gov/about/news-events/all-news/cof_may2026

05/18/2026

The University of Toledo will host summer camps in athletics, engineering, business, performing arts, and AI, offering students from elementary through high school hands-on learning and career exploration.

The University of Toledo will be hosting a variety of camps this summer covering everything from athletics to science and business to performing arts. ...

05/12/2026

To commemorate the latest cohort of Ohio Reach schools, here is a Spectrum News story from last fall showing how important the program can be for students.

Brooke Winstead is a recent Ohio REACH scholar. It's a statewide initiative that supports foster care connected students as they pursue higher education.

05/12/2026

Chancellor Mike Duffey recognized nine campuses in the fourth Ohio Reach Postsecondary cohort for programs helping foster youth succeed in college.

Read here:https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/v1778588919/highered.ohio.gov/ohio-reach/2026_Ohio_Reach_Postsecondary_Designation_4th_cohort.pdf

05/08/2026

Researchers at Northeast Ohio Medical University are advancing precision medicine, using genetics to tailor drug choices and dosages for individuals, aiming to improve effectiveness and reduce side effects.

Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) researchers are advancing precision medicine to replace one-size-fits-all prescribing with individualized drug therapies based on genetic differences. Led by Moses Oyewumi, Ph.D., NEOMED scientists are studying pharmacogenomics to better understand how pati...

05/06/2026

The Ohio State University launched a community arts internship program funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, placing students with cultural organizations to gain practical experience.

More than 100 undergraduate students at The Ohio State University have worked as “externs” with area arts organizations since 2023, when the university received $2 million from the Mellon Foundation to support student experiential learning and community engagement through the arts.The Community ...