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Education 7 February 2023

A Shawnee State University nursing family

The Smalley children are no strangers to the field of nursing. Siblings Angie, Brian and Melanie grew up with two nurses in the family, and each found their own pathway into their careers after graduating with their nursing degrees from Shawnee State University. All three siblings have now found themselves in different nursing specialties working within the region.

Education 5 February 2023

McClain FFA competes in state biotechnology

On Jan. 20, McClain FFA took a team the the state contest for biotechnology, where they placed eighth.

Education 3 February 2023

3 Hillsboro FFA members receive gold ratings on their officer books

Three of the Hillsboro FFA officers, Breanna Cooper, Reagan Eastes and Kenzie Pointer, have completed their officer books and have submitted them to the Ohio FFA Association.

Education 3 February 2023

Hillsboro FFA members enjoy bowling trip

On Jan. 25, 50 Hillsboro FFA students had the opportunity to go on a field trip to the bowling alley.

Education 2 February 2023

SSU graduate enrolls in new composition & rhetoric master’s program

Graduating from Shawnee State University in 2021, Allen Barnhart decided to return to his alma mater to enroll in the university’s new master of arts in composition and rhetoric.

Education 1 February 2023

SSU marketing student finds career path as entrepreneur

Using her business education to her advantage, Shawnee State University senior Malea Delawder of Ironton started her own business in 2021.

Education 1 February 2023

Wilmington College Theatre to present ‘26 Pebbles’

The Connecticut community of Newtown experienced an unfathomable tragedy on Dec. 14, 2012, when a gunman walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School and killed 26 innocent people — 20 young children and six adult staff members — before taking his own life.

Education 1 February 2023

SSU’s Ethan Reeds explores passion for game design

A native of Leander, Texas, senior Ethan Reeds was looking for a career change when he decided to pursue game and simulation arts at Shawnee State University.

Education 1 February 2023

NCB donates to Fairfield athletics

NCB is proud to support Fairfield Local Schools Athletic Department with a $1,500 donation.

Education 31 January 2023

SSU making college possible through free tuition

Shawnee State University has been making college possible since its beginning. In 2022, with the help of the Friends of Shawnee Scholarship, SSU started providing free undergraduate tuition for qualifying students with demonstrated financial need.

Education 30 January 2023

Hillsboro students visit Southern State to learn about engineering program

Nearly 100 students from Hillsboro City Schools visited Southern State’s Central Campus Jan. 26 to tour the engineering labs and classroom space, meet the professors and more.

Education 27 January 2023

SSU pre-med student finds perfect mix of interests for career

Looking toward her upcoming graduation this spring, Sydnie Jenkins of Lucasville found interest in Shawnee State University’s Biomedical Sciences (pre-med) program because she enjoys helping others and has a love of science.

Education 27 January 2023

SSU Career Services helps students jump-start their careers

Assisting students in accelerating their understanding and development of their careers, Associate Director for Career Services at Shawnee State University, Austin Raines, wants the campus community to be aware of the many resources available through the office.

Education 27 January 2023

Celebrating 40 years of service to SSU with Wayne and Saundra Wheeler

Dr. Wayne and Saundra Wheeler have been a part of Shawnee State University and the SSU Development Foundation for over 40 years.

Education 26 January 2023

SSU junior shares her love of psychology

A junior this year at Shawnee State University, Kaitlin Smith loves everything her psychology major encompasses.

Education 25 January 2023

SSU’s Dr. Paeng hopes to inspire service

The C.H. Lute School of Business at Shawnee State University welcomed new faculty member Seongcheol Paeng, Ph.D., in the autumn 2022 semester as part of an expansion of faculty at the school.