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Ohio University online nursing program earns top national recognition
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Nurses in Ohio looking to advance their careers have a top-ranked option close to home.
Ohio University’s online RN to BSN program has been named the best in the state and the third-best asynchronous online RN to BSN program in the nation by Nurse.org, according to a community announcement.
The rankings highlight programs that offer flexibility for working nurses without sacrificing academic quality or career preparation. OHIO’s program was recognized for its fully online, asynchronous format and student-centered approach.
“This recognition reflects Ohio University’s commitment to preparing nurses for leadership in today’s rapidly changing healthcare environment,” Char Miller, executive director of the School of Nursing, said in the announcement. “Our RN to BSN program is designed to meet working professionals where they are while equipping them with the advanced skills needed to improve patient care and strengthen communities.”
Curriculum refresh aligns with industry standards
The recognition comes shortly after OHIO updated its RN to BSN curriculum to align with updated American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials and evolving industry expectations. The redesigned program emphasizes competency-based education, leadership development, patient safety, public health and social determinants of health.
The revamped curriculum also expands clinical experiences in community and population health, as well as capstone learning. These changes aim to provide students with real-world leadership and care coordination experience while they continue working in the field.
Healthcare programs earn national accolades
Ohio University’s healthcare programs have received national recognition across multiple disciplines. The university’s online master’s in nursing program was ranked 12th in the nation for the past two years and second among public institutions in Ohio, according to U.S. News & World Report.
The program was also ranked fourth for best online master’s in nursing for veterans and first in the state. Additionally, OHIO’s nurse practitioner program ranked third in Ohio, and its online BSN to DNP program was ranked second nationally by AllNurses.com.
Recently, the School of Nursing graduated its largest class of nursing students from the Athens Campus, with 124 graduates.
Flexible pathways for working professionals
The RN to BSN program offers flexible educational pathways for working nurses seeking career advancement while balancing personal and professional responsibilities, according to the announcement.
For more information about Ohio University’s online RN to BSN program, visit the OHIO University website.
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Sixteen ‘almost feral’ children. Aged 18 months to 18 years. Hidden from sight in an Ohio house of horrors.
Until now.
It’s a situation difficult to fathom: Investigators found 16 kids living inside a 1,300-square-foot home in Vinton County, Ohio, confined in a 12-by-12 bedroom investigators say was covered in human waste. Gary Siders Jr., Elizabeth Siders, Gary Siders Sr., and Christina Siders were arrested on Tuesday, June 30th, and remain in jail after waiving their preliminary hearings today, Tuesday, July 7th.
Investigative reporter Anne Emerson goes beyond the headlines to understand the human impact in the developing Siders child abuse case. How did children live under these conditions for so long? We wanted to hear from the local community affected by this horrific story.
In this episode of Criminally Obsessed, we hear from those voices – from Captain Jeremiah Griffith who was a first responder to the shocking scene, to local Vinton County Pastor James Dimel who describes the community’s support of children who were trapped in a ‘den of evil’. Law enforcement and locals share their shock at the horror lurking in their own community. And Attorney Thomas Stolly, who represents Elizabeth Siders, says the case is more complicated than many believe, urging the public to remember that his client is presumed innocent.
Today, we react in real time to what we know so far in this developing story, and offer multiple perspectives of those closest to this case.
Subscribe to Criminally Obsessed for continuing coverage of the Siders investigation, true crime updates, courtroom developments, and exclusive interviews with the real people impacted by these cases.
The Oregon Ducks’ 2026 season is getting closer to opening at Autzen Stadium, and the Ducks have some of the loftiest expectations surrounding the program in recent memory. The Ducks faced their toughest test in the regular season last season when the eventual national champion Indiana Hoosiers visited Autzen Stadium, and faced their toughest test of the 2024 season when the eventual national champion Ohio State Buckeyes visited Eugene.
Oregon Ducks Will Face Hostile Crowd in Columbus, Ohio.
With the start of the season around the corner, there is one game on the Ducks ‘ regular-season slate that stands out as their biggest test of the year.
Perhaps Oregon’s biggest test of the 2026 season won’t be at Autzen Stadium but rather on the road. The Ducks face the Ohio State Buckeyes on November 7 in Columbus at the Horseshoe for what promises to be another all-time classic. Ducks coach Dan Lanning is 1-1 in his career against Ohio State, defeating them in Eugene in 2024 before falling to Buckeyes coach Ryan Day’s side on January 1, 2025, at the Rose Bowl.
In terms of a game being a “test,” the Buckeyes in Columbus will certainly present one. At the late stages of the season, if the Ducks or Buckeyes both have one loss heading into the matchup, the loser of the game could potentially see their College Football hopes scattered to the wind.
Oregon Defensive Coordinator Chris Hampton Will Have to Slow Down Ohio State Stars
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The Buckeyes’ offense could very well be the biggest test new Oregon defensive coordinator Chris Hampton will see all season, as he will be tasked with coming up with a game plan to stop not only Heisman Trophy hopeful quarterback Julian Sayin, but arguably the best wide receiver in all of college football in Jeremiah Smith.
The Ducks should have the advantage in the trenches as far as the defensive line in nearly every game this season, with the entire starting defensive line having chosen to come back to Eugene for another season.
Oregon Ducks Quarterback Dante Moore Will Have to Have Poise
Ducks quarterback Dante Moore will face a massive test in his own right. The Horseshoe is routinely one of the toughest places to play, and Moore will have to call back on his calm demeanor in the Ducks’ win over Penn State in Happy Valley to put in a respectable performance away at Ohio State.
Dan Lanning Will Have Massive Test Game Planning for Julian Sayin
Perhaps the biggest test in the Ducks’ late regular-season game against the Buckeyes will be for coach Dan Lanning. Lanning has shown that he can game plan well against teams coached by Day, evidenced by the Ducks’ win over the Buckeyes back in 2024, but he will have to do it on the road this time. Lanning has also been prone to big losses in critical stages, with his two losses last year against the Hoosiers and the blowout loss to the Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl Game two seasons ago.
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WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) — Police are investigating after a car crashed into a popular fitness center in Warren.
Just before 10 p.m., a car drove into the Planet Fitness on Elm Road. The car has since been removed from the building.
Bystanders tell our crew on scene that two people were taken away by ambulance.
Warren’s Police Department is investigating the cause of the crash.
Alex Sorrells contributed to this report.
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