COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW: Jon Husted Still Refuses to Support Bipartisan Push to Lower Health Care Costs * Premiums Set to Spike for More Than Half a Million Ohioans Columbus, Ohio Jon Husted is still refusing to support extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits and lowering health care costs for more than half a million Ohioans even after a bipartisan discharge petition in the House today secured enough Republican signat more PR

KENT, Ohio, Dec. 18 -- Kent State University issued the following news: * * * Ohio Science of Reading Audit Report Validates Kent State University as a Leader in Educator Preparation Programs University preservice teacher literacy coursework received perfect score, no mandatory recommendations * The Ohio Department of Higher Education Science of Reading Audit of educator preparation programs found that Kent State University's preservice teacher literacy coursework was deemed "in alignment"  more PR

WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Dec. 18 -- Otterbein University issued the following news: * * * OhioHealth Gift Supports Student Wellness Initiatives at Otterbein OhioHealth has made a $250,000 investment in Otterbein University to establish an endowment to support student wellness initiatives focused on behavioral and mental health. The gift was recognized at an event on Otterbein's campus recently. Karen Morrison, president, OhioHealth Foundation, and senior vice president, OhioHealth, presented the c more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Dec. 17 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Popular influencer's TikTok video spotlights Miami University's accessible 'foot button' elevators * Dan Darkow, director of the Miller Center for Student Disability Services, said he was "genuinely shocked" when he was first sent a TikTok video praising Miami University's accessible elevator at Shriver Center that features floor panel buttons. The glowing review came from influencer Shane Burcaw, who along with his more PR

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, Dec. 17 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: * * * Shawnee State University Breaks Ground on New Softball Field at Labold Park * Shawnee State University broke ground Tuesday, Dec. 16, on its new softball field at Labold Park. University leaders and coaches gathered to celebrate the project, which will provide Shawnee State University softball with its own home field and further establish Labold Park as a central venue for Shawnee State athletics. "For t more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 17 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * The Pratt Center at Cleveland State University Opens Doors and Transforms Futures * Valedictorian Mary Hansard first learned about Cleveland State University's Pratt Center and it's various scholarship and support programs during her senior year at Euclid High School. That moment set her on a path that would change everything. Hansard, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in organizational leadership more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Dec. 17 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Training Christian Pharmacists: 10 Classes of Professionals * by Jordan Foley, Student Public Relations Writer When Rebecca Prewett nearly quit pharmacy school during her first semester at Cedarville University, she never imagined she would find herself leading an emergency medicine residency program. But through perseverance and mentorship in her calling, her faith led her to a new path one that is shaping more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Dec. 18 -- The University of Cincinnati issued the following Q&A on Dec. 17, 2025, by Lindsey Osterfeld with Shrayesh Manegaonkar, graduate student engineer of the College of Engineering and Applied Science: * * * PhD student uses engineering to understand cardiovascular system Mechanical engineering student works to improve diagnostic tools * Named Graduate Student Engineer of the Month by the College of Engineering and Applied Science, Shrayesh Manegaonkar is driven by t more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Dec. 17 -- The University of Cincinnati issued the following news: * * * The playbook for lasting corporate-startup partnerships The essential elements behind successful collaborations By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu Only 15% of corporate-startup partnerships last long term, according to a 2024 survey in Entrepreneur Magazine. That statistic highlights not a lack of potential but a significant opportunity. In many cases, partnerships don't stall because the idea more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 18 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Launches Northwest Ohio Cancer Research Institute By Nicki Gorny The University of Toledo is launching the Northwest Ohio Cancer Research Institute, bringing together an expert roster of researchers to advance treatment of one of the most pressing public health challenges in Ohio and across the United States. "Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. The Northwest Ohio Cancer Research Institute a more PR

TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 18 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Trustees Approve Capital Investments, New Policies By Meghan Cunningham The University of Toledo Board of Trustees approved capital investments and the purchase of a new robotic surgery system, among other actions, at its final meeting of the calendar year. The new DaVinci 5 robot approved for the University of Toledo Medical Center is a $3.5 million investment that will enhance the patient experience and hea more PR