Higher Education

University of Dayton’s President-elect Darlene Weaver will be the first woman to lead the school in its 176 year history.

Darlene Weaver has been named the next president of the University of Dayton. She will begin her tenure in 2027, after current President Eric Spina retires.

The Kettering design school will close its campus immediately while its current student body finishes out their externships.

Central State University in Wilberforce will lay off at least 16 faculty members. The school says this move it to comply with a new Ohio law and navigates financial struggles.

After being placed on probation over financial concerns, Wittenberg University said in a statement that it's "fully prepared to work closely with the commission in resolving the issue identified as expeditiously as possible."

The pathway program launched to meet a growing regional workforce demand in advanced manufacturing and technical fields. It offers an easier pathway to continuing education in engineering technology.

More than 2,400 students are living on Wright State’s campus this semester — the highest number of on-campus residents in more than a decade.

Sinclair Community College plans to spend $5 million for a three-year artificial intelligence initiative in Dayton. The goals include campus-wide AI education, training, incorporation, and updated teaching methods.

The Rosie Project helps military spouses build careers in information technology. A new partnership with Clark State College will offer college courses in network administration, cloud computing, and cyber security.

Wittenburg University President Mike Frandsen will step down at the end of the school year.

Central State University is on fiscal watch. The second time in almost ten years. The school is in Wilberforce, Ohio.

Compared to 2023, far fewer Ohio graduating seniors had filled out the FAFSA as of end of March.