/tags/higher-education higher education en-US Copyright Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:34:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-04-02/some-ohio-universities-have-millions-in-debt-can-they-recover From Wittenberg to Antioch College, some Ohio universities are in bad financial shape. They’re trying various strategies to recover. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:34:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-04-02/some-ohio-universities-have-millions-in-debt-can-they-recover Erin Gottsacker /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-01-30/as-costs-increase-and-enrollment-declines-small-ohio-colleges-adapt-to-survive A so-called 'demographic cliff' and rising expenses are putting small Ohio higher education institutions in a bind. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:46:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-01-30/as-costs-increase-and-enrollment-declines-small-ohio-colleges-adapt-to-survive Conor Morris, Ideastream Public Media /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-10-14/at-this-ohio-college-students-drag-race-and-drift-their-way-to-technical-degrees Burning rubber is a part of getting a bachelor’s degree at Ohio Northwestern University, where students can participate in motorsports as they train to enter the trades. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:15:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-10-14/at-this-ohio-college-students-drag-race-and-drift-their-way-to-technical-degrees Kendall Crawford /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-10-07/civility-101-ohio-colleges-are-teaching-students-how-to-get-along Some Ohio colleges are launching civil discourse initiatives in hopes of combating polarization on campus. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:15:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-10-07/civility-101-ohio-colleges-are-teaching-students-how-to-get-along Kendall Crawford /government-politics/2024-06-26/intellectual-diversity-anti-dei-bill-targeted-at-ohio-universities-stalls-in-house-for-now Senate Bill 83 didn't pass the Ohio House before it adjourned for summer recess, but its sponsor said the proposal isn't dead. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 01:02:55 GMT /government-politics/2024-06-26/intellectual-diversity-anti-dei-bill-targeted-at-ohio-universities-stalls-in-house-for-now Jo Ingles /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-05-08/an-ohio-economist-weighs-in-on-what-bidens-student-loan-relief-means-for-the-state More than 120,000 student loan borrowers will see some debt relief under the Biden administration’s loan forgiveness plan. Wed, 08 May 2024 12:22:25 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-05-08/an-ohio-economist-weighs-in-on-what-bidens-student-loan-relief-means-for-the-state Kendall Crawford /news/2024-03-08/a-decade-into-varsity-level-gaming-many-ohio-universities-embrace-esports The first college esports team was formed a decade ago. Now, at least 40 Ohio institutions have developed competitive video gaming programs. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:20:37 GMT /news/2024-03-08/a-decade-into-varsity-level-gaming-many-ohio-universities-embrace-esports Kendall Crawford /government-politics/2024-01-22/senator-tells-ohio-university-presidents-bring-spending-info-with-capital-budget-asks Sen. Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland) wrote to university presidents, telling them they should be prepared to explain the need for their capital budget projects, but they should also bring a summary of how they're spending their money. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 02:15:37 GMT /government-politics/2024-01-22/senator-tells-ohio-university-presidents-bring-spending-info-with-capital-budget-asks Karen Kasler /government-politics/2023-12-06/controversial-higher-ed-bill-gets-close-vote-but-republicans-say-it-can-pass-the-full-ohio-house A House committee voted 8-7 to pass the bill that goes after complaints conservatives have had about what they call “liberal bias” at public universities, though Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) has said Senate Bill 83 doesn’t have the votes to pass the full House. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 19:09:30 GMT /government-politics/2023-12-06/controversial-higher-ed-bill-gets-close-vote-but-republicans-say-it-can-pass-the-full-ohio-house Karen Kasler /government-politics/2023-11-29/sponsor-of-controversial-higher-ed-bill-questions-speakers-claim-it-cant-pass-the-ohio-house A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday for the controversial Republican-backed higher education bill, though Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) said Tuesday the bill doesn’t have the votes to pass the Ohio House. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:21:12 GMT /government-politics/2023-11-29/sponsor-of-controversial-higher-ed-bill-questions-speakers-claim-it-cant-pass-the-ohio-house Karen Kasler