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Shawnee State University Announces Craig Gilliland as Incoming CFO

Scioto County native and Shawnee State University alumnus Craig Gilliland will join the university as Special Assistant to the President for Finance on April 6, 2026. He will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective July 1 following the retirement of current CFO Greg Ballengee.

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Shawnee State University Earns 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools® Designation

Shawnee State University announced today that it has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® Schools Designation recognized as a Silver School and a Spouse Friendly School.

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Ranked #1 in Ohio for Game Design by Princeton Review
Shawnee State Holds #1 Spot in Ohio for Game Design — Again  

For the sixteenth consecutive year, Shawnee State University's game design programs have earned a spot among the world's best, according to The Princeton Review claiming the #1 rank in Ohio, Top 20 internationally, and #3 in the Midwest.

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Amanda Hedrick, Director of the Kricker Innovation Hub, presenting at ComPEET partnership event
Shawnee State launches ComPEET to strengthen industry partnerships 

Shawnee State University has launched ComPEET, an initiative to strengthen industry partnerships, expand student and faculty engagement, and increase innovation capacity. 

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Shawnee State University Alumni Association honors 2025 Alumni Award recipients

The Shawnee State University Alumni Association celebrated its 2025 Alumni Award recipients, recognizing six individuals for achievements in their fields and service to their communities.

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Renowned College Football Coach Mark Snyder to Become First-Ever Head Coach of Shawnee State University’s New Football Program

During a press conference held today, Mark Snyder, a 37-year coaching veteran, was announced as the first-ever head coach of Shawnee State University’s football program. 

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Student Trustee Faith Kuhn Reflects on Two Years of Service

As her two-year term concludes, Debra Faith Kuhn reflects on her service as a student trustee at Shawnee State University.

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SSU Student Breathes New Life into Her Future Through Respiratory Therapy Program

Balancing coursework, clinical rotations, and motherhood, Tanaia Underwood has learned what it means to stay steady under pressure.

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SSU’s Wilbur Finds Community, Purpose through Deaf Studies

For Chloe Wilbur, Shawnee State University is more than just a place to earn a degree; it’s a community that feels like home

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: Zachary Elliott, Chloe Sheridan, Breanna Carver, Jared Raynard, Dr. Jason Lovins and Dr. Terry Hapney Jr. celebrate the executive board inauguration with their chapter charter.
SSU American Marketing Association Chapter Launches with Inauguration Ceremony

The Shawnee State University chapter of the American Marketing Association officially launched Friday, Feb. 13, with an inauguration ceremony at the Kricker Innovation Hub.

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