SSCC health care scholarship money available
Nursing and allied health students at Southern State Community College could reap the benefits from the myriad scholarship opportunities offered through the SSCC Foundation, a tax-exempt organization founded in 1996.
WC to host ‘Life Stories’ exhibit
The Meriam R. Hare Quaker Heritage Center’s new gallery exhibit “Life Stories” is a mixed media display that features 10 women, serving long prison sentences, speaking their truth from inside the Ohio Reformatory for Women. An opening reception will be held Feb. 22, from 6-8 p.m. at the QHC located in Wilmington College’s Boyd Cultural Arts Center.
WC students work at Super Bowl LVIII
Unlike the Bengals, Steelers, Vikings and 27 other NFL teams, 20 Wilmington College students, including one from Leesburg, went to the Super Bowl.
Grant will enhance WC social work program
Wilmington College received a $400,000 Behavioral Health Workforce Development Grant designed to enhance academic efforts in the social work field with the goal of eventually seeking formal program accreditation.
Fairfield celebrates National FFA Week
The Fairfield FFA Chapter in Leesburg will celebrate National FFA Week, Feb. 17-24. Te week embraces more than 95 years of FFA traditions while looking forward to the organization’s future. More than 945,000 members will participate in National FFA Week activities at local, state and national levels.
Local collegiate news
The following has been compiled from as assortment of news releases:
FAO accepting grant applications
The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), in partnership with the Longaberger Family Foundation, is accepting grant applications to support K-12 civics education programming throughout the region.
Quaker lobby leader to speak at WC
Diane Randall will present a lecture titled “The Seeking Life: On Being a Quaker,” on Feb. 14, at 7 p.m., as a highlight of her time at Wilmington College as its 2024 Quaker-in-Residence. Her presentation in the McCoy Room of Kelly Center will follow a reception and book signing from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Hillsboro M.S. names PBIS students
Four students were recently chosen to be the sixth-grade Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) leaders at Hillsboro Middle School.
SSCC launches professional development program
Southern State Community College will host a series of professional development courses open to the public. The first session begins Feb. 28, 2024, and registration is required.
