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[$] Scholarship funding available at Owens

January 31, 2010

Scholarship funding available at Owens PERRYSBURG -- The Owens Community College Foundation is investing in northwest Ohio's educational future by making available thousands of dollars in scholarship opportunities as part of the academic institution's... Read Story.

A New Decade, A Fresh Start Dr. Tom

January 9, 2010

A New Decade, A Fresh Start Dr. Tom Stuckey As we moved into a new millennium 10 years ago, it seemed that all anyone was worried about was what Y2K would do to our computers. Plans were made and programs were changed to avoid disaster. Because of... Read Story.

OXFORD -- The National Science Foundation (NSF) has

January 9, 2010

OXFORD -- The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded an $800,000 grant for a collaborative research project at Miami University. The three-year project will create a national model for increasing the computational thinking and communication... Read Story.

Dual admission program now offered with Owens CC and Heidelberg

January 9, 2010

Dual admission program now offered with Owens CC and Heidelberg PERRYSBURG -- Owens Community College students with aspirations of pursuing a bachelor's degree from Heidelberg University will now be able to continue their academic pursuits while... Read Story.

Virtual college tours available, low-cost snapshot

December 20, 2009

Virtual college tours available, low-cost snapshot (AP) For high school students who have the time and money to travel, visiting a college campus is the best way to get a sense of the students, the faculty, and the feel of the place where they'll be... Read Story.

Holy Cross students gain recognition

December 20, 2009

Holy Cross students gain recognition Holy Cross Catholic School, Defiance, has announced that eight students have been nominated for 2009 Great Lakes Scholars. The students receiving such designation are, Gabriel Arreguin, Laney Baldwin, Evelyn Calvo,... Read Story.

Dept. of Education cites student loan default rates

December 20, 2009

Dept. of Education cites student loan default rates By JUSTIN POPE Associated Press More than one in five borrowers of federal student loans who attend for-profit colleges default within three years of repayment, new figures made available by the U.S.... Read Story.

Jan. 5 is registration deadline for ACT exam

December 20, 2009

Jan. 5 is registration deadline for ACT exam Registration is now open for the Feb. 6 ACT achievement test. Students who wish to take the college admission and placement exam must register before Jan. 5. The ACT is a curriculum-based achievement exam.... Read Story.

New OCC president sought

December 13, 2009

New OCC president sought PERRYSBURG -- Owens Community College's board of trustees announced at its regular meeting that a national search for the new president of Owens Community College will occur in 2010. In conjunction with the announcement, the... Read Story.

OSU alumni make plans

December 13, 2009

OSU alumni make plans COLUMBUS -- The Ohio State University Alumni Association has two special opportunities for Buckeye fans making the trip to the Rose Bowl. These events get visitors close to the action leading up to the big game. The kick-off... Read Story.

[$] Career Day

December 13, 2009

Four County Career Center hosted the annual career exploration day for more than 1,800 sophomores from the 22-member schools in Defiance, Fulton, Henry, and Williams counties. Each sophomore visited two career and technical programs and heard... Read Story.

[$] Essay contest underway

December 6, 2009

Essay contest underway ORLANDO, Fla. -- The deadline is approaching for Olive Garden's 14th annual Pasta Tales essay writing contest, which asks students to describe a teacher who has inspired them in school and how they have impacted their lives.... Read Story.

Parents and schools seek out homework balance

December 6, 2009

Parents and schools seek out homework balance (AP) Christina Harris doesn't believe kindergarteners should have homework. So at the beginning of her son's kindergarten year, she flat-out told the teacher he wouldn't be doing any. "I don't believe that... Read Story.

Community colleges adapt to busy schedule

December 6, 2009

Community colleges adapt to busy schedule DETROIT (AP) -- In an increasingly round-the-clock world, community colleges -- already known for tailoring classes to help train people with the skills needed by local employers -- must now stretch their... Read Story.

Molecular study brings big bucks

November 22, 2009

Molecular study brings big bucks BOWLING GREEN -- Studying small molecules has been worth big dollars for Dr. Alexander Tarnovsky this year. The Bowling Green State University chemist, who likens his research to making "a molecular movie," has received... Read Story.

Ohio chess championship held

November 22, 2009

Ohio chess championship held PERRYSBURG -- More than 350 youth in grades K-12 from around the state converged on Perrysburg to test their mental capacity and intellectual skills as Owens Community College served as host to the Ohio Grade Level Chess... Read Story.

Shop for the Cure set for Dec. 1 at Northwest State

November 22, 2009

Shop for the Cure set for Dec. 1 at Northwest State ARCHBOLD -- North-west State Community College, rural Archbold, is inviting the public to Shop for the Cure on Dec. 1 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Several local vendors and independent consultants will be... Read Story.

Education is the key to a world of opportunity

November 22, 2009

Education is the key to a world of opportunity For many, education is the magic key that unlocks a world of opportunity. Northwest State Community College is home to many students who are looking to find that magic key. Whenever I am asked to describe... Read Story.

Engineering scholarships are available

November 15, 2009

Engineering scholarships are available COLUMBUS -- The Engineers Foundation of Ohio (EFO) is offering nearly $25,000 in academic scholarships to qualifying engineering students for the 2010-11 academic year. "It's programs like EFO scholarships that... Read Story.

[$] NSCC's Kroeger earns state AMT recognition

November 15, 2009

NSCC's Kroeger earns state AMT recognition ARCHBOLD -- North-west State Community College has announce that faculty member Patty Kroeger has been awarded the American Medical Technologists' (AMT) president's award by the state society president. The... Read Story.

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