Shawnee State University News and Announcements

Shawnee State University announces President’s and Dean’s Lists for Spring 2026

Shawnee State University’s Office of the Registrar has released the names of those students named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists within the university for the Spring 2026 semester.

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Shawnee State University Awards Full-Tuition Scholarships to Top Performers at SUMS Math Competition

Shawnee State University awarded full-tuition scholarships to the top two individual finishers in its annual SUMS Math Competition, held May 12. The event brought together 35 high schools from Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia for individual and team mathematics challenges.

Shawnee State University Celebrates Inaugural Head Football Coach Mark Snyder Across Three Regional Events

Shawnee State University hosted three regional receptions to formally introduce Coach Mark Snyder as the University’s first-ever Head Football Coach.

Shawnee State University Expands Advanced Manufacturing Training Through Partnership with ENGEL

Shawnee State University is expanding hands-on training in its Advanced Manufacturing Center with the addition of a new injection molding machine provided by ENGEL.

Shawnee State University Earns Tree Campus Designation for 11th Consecutive Year

Shawnee State University has once again been recognized as a Tree Campus Higher Education institution by the Arbor Day Foundation, marking the university’s 11th consecutive year earning the national designation.

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Shawnee State University Honors First Class of Portsmouth Promise Program

Shawnee State University and Portsmouth High School celebrated a landmark milestone on May 8, 2026, honoring the first class of the Portsmouth Promise, a college-readiness initiative that awarded 22 local students with scholarships to attend Shawnee State University,

Shawnee State University Appoints Aimee Welch Executive Director of SSU Foundation

As Executive Director, Welch will lead the SSU Foundation’s operations and advancement efforts, guiding philanthropic initiatives that support scholarships, academic programs, and student success across campus.

Dr. Karen Koehler receives SSU Distinguished Teaching Award

Shawnee State University has announced the 2026 Faculty Awards. As part of this year’s presentation, the recipient of the Board of Trustees Distinguished Teaching Award is Dr. Karen Koehler. An Associate Professor in the university’s School of Education, Dr. Koehler has been with the university since 2017.

Shawnee State University and Adena Health Announce Nursing Degree Applications Now Open in Chillicothe

In recognition of National Nurses Month, prospective nursing students in the Chillicothe and surrounding areas now have a local path to a nursing degree. Shawnee State University, in partnership with Adena Health, has officially opened applications for the nursing program at Adena's PACCAR Medical Education Center...

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Shawnee State University Appoints Tyler Walters Chief Advancement Officer

Shawnee State University has appointed Tyler Walters as Chief Advancement Officer, expanding his leadership responsibilities within the university.

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