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Shelton taking her volleyball talents to Shawnee State
It will be family affair next fall in the Shawnee State University women's volleyball program as 2013 West Union graduate Christina Shelton has officially signed to become part of the Bears' program under the direction of the head coach Susan Shelton, who happens also to be Christina's mother.
SSU to participate in forum on internationalizing colleges
Shawnee State University's Xiaodan Huang, Ph.D., professor of Education and Associate Provost for International Education Development, and Rita Haider, director of the Center for International Programs and Activities will participate in the Fourth Annual EducationUSA Forum in Washington D.C. June 26-28.
Executive Order helps veterans earn college credit
Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich signed Executive Order 2013-05K last week, directing state departments, boards and commissions to streamline the state licensing process to take into account relevant military education.
Bauer appointed Dean of Arts and Sciences at SSU
Shawnee State University has named Jeff Bauer, Ph.D., their new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Shawnee State University has started a $1.2 million renovation project on Founder's Plaza that is expected to last through October.
Roger Bacon graduates its seniors
The Class of 2013 accumulated more than 2,500 community service hours and earned more than $3.4 million in merit-based scholarships.
Meadows asks for projected jobs figure at KDMC
An ordinance calling for the vacating of an alley and part of Argonne Road and Spring Lane, as well as the re-location of Spring Lane, to make room for the expansion of the KDMC Ohio facility on Scioto Trail in Portsmouth brought a question from Fifth Ward City Councilman Gene Meadows at Monday's Portsmouth City Council meeting.
Health fair benefits Scioto County employees
Scioto County employees were having their cholesterol screened, trying a special weight-loss nutritional shake, or getting an invigorating massage Wednesday.
Shawnee State team selected to attend AAC&U Summer Institute
Shawnee State University has been selected to attend the Association of American Colleges and Universities Summer Institute at the University of Vermont.
SSU and SOMC offer real-life experiences for nursing students
As the profession of nursing has advanced, so has nursing education. Nowhere is this more evident than in the SSU-SOMC Simulation Lab, now in its fifth year of helping future health care professionals gain clinical experience.
Kiwanis awards annual scholarships
At the weekly meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth, three scholarships were given away and Shawnee State University President Dr.
Al-Assad warns Israel and hints at new military might
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad displayed a new defiance in an interview broadcast Thursday, warning Israel and suggesting he had secured plenty of weapons from Russia as his opponents falter politically and Hezbollah fighters strengthen his military campaign.
Local couple honored as Outstanding Patrons of the Arts
The Portsmouth Area Arts Council and Children's Theatre will host "A Town and Its Artists: Award for Creative and Artistic Excellence" on Saturday, June 8 at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts.