Shawnee State University’s School of Nursing has received a renewal of its accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The program received a maximum accreditation renewal of eight years through 2031.

Shawnee State University’s Office of Admissions will host its annual Pre-Med Day on Friday, Dec. 8. The event welcomes high school students and parents who are interested in learning more about the Pre-Med program at SSU.

Shawnee State University’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts (VRCFA) welcomes a past favorite, Celtic Angels, back to the stage for their holiday show on Tuesday, Dec. 5. Celtic Angels Christmas will start at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the Eloise Covert Smith Theater of the VRCFA.

Shawnee State University has received $849,909.90 from the Ohio Department of Higher Education in Choose Ohio First (COF) scholarship funding. As part of a statewide strategy to develop STEM talent throughout the state of Ohio, SSU has received funding through the COF program for the past five years for various STEM programs.

Shawnee State University is one of eight colleges in the state of Ohio participating in the BOLD (Be Ohio’s Latest Degree holder) compact. An initiative of the Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE), the compact has a goal of bringing stopped-out students back to college to finish their degrees. 

The Vern Riffe Center for the Arts (VRCFA) at Shawnee State University will welcome the Oak Ridge Boys on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Marking their 19th appearance at the VRCFA, their performance is part of their “American Made Farewell Tour” and will take place in the Eloise Covert Smith Theater of the VRCFA.

When Shawnee State University Mathematics Professor Emeritus Dr. Jinlu Li gave a presentation to an international academic audience in India in September, he had the support and confidence of his peers in the SSU Math Department.

Shawnee State University’s Office of Admissions will host their annual Plastics Day on Friday, Dec. 1. The event welcomes high school students and parents who are interested in learning more about the Plastics Engineering Technology program at SSU.

Shawnee State University’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts (VRCFA) welcomes the Connection Trio on Monday, Nov. 6. Starting at 7:30 p.m., the Brazilian trio will perform in the Eloise Covert Smith Theater of the VRCFA.

Therese Egbert, a 2006 graduate from Shawnee State University, has always aspired to pursue a master’s degree. With the introduction of Shawnee’s new Master of Business Administration program, she could not pass up the opportunity.

Shawnee State University’s Office of Admissions will host an Allied Health Science Day on Friday, Nov. 17. The event welcomes high school students who are interested in learning more about the various allied health science programs offered within the university.

Shawnee State University was recently one of 43 recipients of the Appalachian Regional Commission’s INSPIRE (Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems) award. SSU will receive $500,000 to address workforce shortages in the areas of behavioral health and addiction treatment services.

Shawnee State University’s Vern Riffe Center for the Arts (VRCFA) welcomes magician and illusionist Jason Hudy to perform “Mesmerizing Magic” on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Starting at 7:00 p.m., the performance will be held in the Eloise Covert Smith Theater of the VRCFA.

Shawnee State University dedicated the Dayton duMeleau Math Success Center (DDMSC) during a special ceremony on Sept. 29. The Center’s name was announced in Spring 2023 and is named after Dayton Allen Hunt, his wife of 55 years, Arlene May duMeleau Hunt, and her brother Donald Joseph duMeleau. Dedicated supporters of education, the Hunt-duMeleau family promoted careers tied to mathematical sciences. Making the donation in the Hunt-duMeleau family’s name was Dr. Linda Hunt, SSU Professor of Mathematical Sciences and the Director of Developmental Math and the DDMSC.

Shawnee State University’s Shawnee Game Conference (SGC) has announced John Zuur Platten will serve as a keynote speaker at this year’s event. With a twenty-year career in the entertainment business, Zuur Platten has experience in writing for video games, films, television, digital media, and books.

The Shawnee State University Alumni Association recognizes six individuals for their achievements in their career fields and their communities in the presentation of the Alumni Awards. The 2023 awards include Distinguished Alumnus, Medal of Merit, Alumni Community Service, Alumni Continued Service, Outstanding Recent Graduate, and Alumnus of Tomorrow.

Shawnee State University’s Department of Athletics is now offering swim lessons in group and private lessons. The lessons will be taught by Men’s and Women’s Swimming coach Kenzie Pennington, a past SSU collegiate swimmer and NAIA All-American honoree.