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Education 29 July 2026

Wilmington College selected as a ‘Top Workplace’ for work culture excellence

TopWorkplaces.com named Wilmington College among the best educational institutions in which to be employed in its 2026 awards. It lists the College among its top 67 schools in the nation and top 29 for institutions with 150 to 499 employees. Also, Bucketlist, a rewards and recognition platform, selected WC as a Top Workplace for employee appreciation.

Education 29 July 2026

‘It puts special education back 50 years:’ Ohio advocates concerned over recent federal changes

Ohio special education advocates fear recent changes to the U.S. Department of Education will cause confusion, delays, and a loss of service to students.

Education 29 July 2026

Ohio Department of Education and Workforce announces updated list of industry-recognized credentials

Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin last week announced a major step in the state’s ongoing work to ensure that post-high school opportunities for students are aligned with Ohio's current and future workforce needs.

Education 28 July 2026

More than 110 Ohio school districts and schools have armed staff members

More than 70 Ohio school districts and 15 Christian schools have staff members who are authorized to carry weapons on school grounds, according to the Ohio School Safety Center.

Education 28 July 2026

AgCredit gives $25K in support of WC AgriScience Complex

The emerging AgriScience Complex at Wilmington College continues to gain outside support as AgCredit presented a $25,000 check during a visit by company officials last week.

Education 25 July 2026

Ohio public school districts face teacher shortages amid reduced state funding, budget woes

When Izetta Thomas was just starting out on her journey as a special education teacher in Ohio, she quickly learned the history that held up the work she did.

Education 23 July 2026

Hillsboro Christian Academy announces 2026-27 free, reduced-price meal policy

Hillsboro Christian Academy has announced its 2026-2027 program year policy free and reduced price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast, After School Care Snack or Special Milk Programs.

Education 22 July 2026

One student enrolled in WVU Washington Center after GOP lawmakers mandate creation of program

Only one student has registered for courses at West Virginia University’s new Washington Center, an academic program mandated by Republican lawmakers for the campus.

Education 21 July 2026

Premier Showmen members share knowledge through demonstrations

Members of the Premier Showmen 4-H Club recently completed educational demonstrations during their June meeting, providing fellow members with the opportunity to learn about a variety of topics and skills.

Education 21 July 2026

Cowchella Cattle Show honors

Titus Lacey and Kennedy Hamilton had an outstanding weekend representing their club at the Cowchella Cattle Show.

Education 21 July 2026

Wilmington College launches ‘Frontline to Management’ training series to prepare new supervisors

Wilmington College’s Office of Workforce & Continuing Education announces the launch of Frontline to Management, a new training series designed to help regional employers prepare frontline employees for the transition into supervisory and management roles.

Education 20 July 2026

Bill would give more independence to Ohio’s civic centers one year after Senate Bill 1 took effect

An Ohio state senator recently introduced a bill that would give the five Ohio “civics centers” created last year by Republican lawmakers more autonomy at their various universities.

Education 20 July 2026

Lynchburg-Clay Local School District announces 2026-27 National School Lunch Program policy

Lynchburg-Clay Local School District announced it will continue with the CEP program for all children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2026-2027 school year.

Education 17 July 2026

‘It’s a big help:’ Weekly mobile routes provide meals to hundreds of Ohio children during summer

Madison Moore drove her car through the Tecumseh High School parking lot in New Carlisle, Ohio on Wednesday to get food boxes for her children.

Education 15 July 2026

Wilmington College selects Noah Kellum as new campus minister

Wilmington College named Earlham School of Religion graduate Noah Kellum as its next campus minister following a national search. He will succeed Nancy McCormick, who retired in June after serving the campus community for 10 years in that capacity.

Education 15 July 2026

Ohio University receives first award from Rural Health Transformation Fund

Ohio University will receive the first funding from the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, according to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s office.