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May 4, 2021 YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University has been awarded $1.6 million from the state to expand a scholarship program that supports students studying science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM). About $1 million from the Ohio Department of Higher Education is earmarked for the new YSU Student Success in STEMM Careers program, which will support an estimated 125 new YSU students over five years. The money will support about 225 students overall. The new student success grant provides scholarships of $3,000 to $3,200 for YSU students in STEMM programs, inclu...

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Shawnee State University has been awarded $1,040,958 in Choose Ohio First grants by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE)

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — Shawnee State University has been awarded $1,040,958 in Choose Ohio First grants by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) to support students in critical STEM fields, including nursing, health professions, game design, computer science, and engineering technologies. SSU received two grants. The first provides $514,500 over a five-year period to fund new scholarships for future nurses, health care professionals, and those in technology fields that support the medical community. The second grant for $526,458 continues scholarships provided to previously recruite...

The Repository NORTH CANTON – In the fall, Hoover High School senior Gavin Williams and eight classmates formed FinLit as part of the JA Company Program through Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio in teacher Mike Grady’s business program. Focused on bringing vital financial literacy education to students in a fun and understandable way, the students designed Budget or Bust, a board game that teaches kids how money decisions and habits affect their financial futures.  On April 22, Gavin will have the chance to share his story and experiences with industry experts, business pro...

MANSFIELD - The Ohio Department of Higher education has awarded North Central State College a total of $1,818,339.50 in Choose Ohio First (COF) Scholarship Funds. These funds will provide scholarships for students enrolled in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) coursework beginning with the 2021 school year. This was the second-largest COF award in the state of Ohio. At NCSC, students in seven areas of study are eligible to receive grant dollars: Bioscience, Integrated Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Visual Communications Multimedia Technology,...