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Leo Barnhart
SSU Honors Program offers hands-on learning through experiences

Nursing major Leo Barnhart, a junior from Blue Creek, Ohio sees the Shawnee State University Honors Program as having ways to push students past their abilities and explore endless opportunities.

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SSU students can qualify for scholarships in Health- and Science-related degrees through Choose Ohio First support

Shawnee State University has received $539,910 from the Ohio Department of Higher Education in Choose Ohio First (COF) scholarship funding.

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Hunter Correll
SSU’s Correll pursues passion for fitness and learning within Exercise Science

A native of Flatwoods, Kentucky, Hunter Correll found a welcoming environment on campus when visiting Shawnee State University for the first time.

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Orientation 2025
Shawnee State University announces 2025 Orientation Dates

Shawnee State University’s Office of Admission has announced New Student Orientation dates for those students enrolling to the university in the Autumn 2025 semester.

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Pretty Woman
“Pretty Woman, The Musical” coming to the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts on Jan. 21

The Vern Riffe Center for the Arts (VRCFA) at Shawnee State University will host Broadway’s “Pretty Woman, The Musical” on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

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Jamie Barker
SSU’s Jamie Barker appointed Chief External Relations Officer

Shawnee State University’s Office of the President has announced Jamie Barker will become Shawnee State University’s Chief External Relations Officer beginning January 1, 2025, responsible for Government, Corporate & Community Relations.

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Shawnee State University Day of Giving raises $43,325

The Shawnee State University Foundation (SSUF) raised $43,325 during Day of Giving, thanks to the support of over 100 campus and community donors.

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Brie Dalton
SSU Biology senior looks forward to a career protecting nature preserves 

Graduating this fall with her Bachelor of Science in Organismal Biology, Brie Dalton is looking forward to using her love of animals and biology to help the environment.

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Hannah Rearick
SSU senior enjoys combination of digital design and art in Graphic Design

Graduating this semester with a degree in Graphic Design & Interactive Media, Hannah Rearick found her way to Shawnee State University as a member of the Women’s Bowling team.

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