Shawnee News

Shawnee State Students Learn to Adapt in a COVID-19 World

As the coronavirus crisis unfolded across Ohio in early March, Shawnee State University students faced a new world of challenges.

SSU Plastics Engineering Technology move from prototype to production of face shields for local healthcare workers

Students and faculty in Shawnee State University’s Plastics Engineering Technology (PET) program have moved into full production of face shields for local health care workers.

Shawnee State University Development Foundation launches Student Emergency Fund

The Shawnee State University Development Foundation has established the Student Emergency Fund to support current Shawnee State University (SSU) students continuing to make progress on their degrees during this time.

Shawnee State University welcomes Michael Barhorst as new Vice President of Finance and Administration

Shawnee State University is pleased to welcome Michael Barhorst as the new Vice President for Finance and Administration.

Shawnee State University Students Develop Face Shield Prototypes to Assist Medical Community

Students in the Plastics Engineering Technology program at Shawnee State University have created prototypes for face shields that could be used to protect local health care workers.

Shawnee State to hold Virtual Commencement for Spring Graduates

Shawnee State University is planning a virtual commencement for all Spring 2020 graduates at the completion of the semester on May 16.

Shawnee State is proud to announce its first Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate program

Starting fall semester 2020, Shawnee State University is proud to introduce its very first Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctoral program (PP-OTD).

Shawnee State to postpone Spring 2020 Commencement

As daily updates about the coronavirus pandemic is shared, and after much consideration, it has been decided that Shawnee State University’s May Spring Commencement will be postponed.

Vern Riffe Center for the Arts Events Rescheduled

The Vern Riffe Center of the Arts at Shawnee State University has rescheduled events in March to reduce the risk of transmission of the coronavirus COVID-19.

Shawnee State Creates Dedicated COVID-19 Site for Updates

To keep faculty, students, parents, staff and the community updated on SSU's response to Governor DeWine's guidelines and recommendations regarding prevention of the spread of COVID-19, Shawnee State has created a dedicated website. Look for continued updates on this site, including news about changes in course scheduling, events, and campus activities.

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