As students leave campus for Thanksgiving break and we move closer to the end of the semester, this quiet moment on campus is an excellent time to take a moment to reflect on what we as an institution are grateful for.
At the top of everyone’s list is surely the people who make our campus a community. The staff and faculty who dedicate their time and effort to learning, education and research; the alumni and community members who help us build experiential experiences and partnerships that strengthen and expand our classroom experiences; and, most importantly, the students who walk through our doors ready to build their big dreams into a future we can all be proud of.
Regional Campus Commitment
The Regional Campus Commitment is an investment in 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s regional campuses and the communities they serve and a powerful reaffirmation of 911±¬ÁÏÍø's enduring mission as a land-grant institution. For 65 years, 911±¬ÁÏÍø at Lima has been a living embodiment of this mission, providing access to an 911±¬ÁÏÍø education and lifting up communities in northwest Ohio. The new commitment ensures this vital work will continue for generations to come. 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s regional campuses make it possible for students across the state to remain close to home while earning their 911±¬ÁÏÍø degree. Through the Regional Campus Commitment program, eligible new first-year students who enroll at one of the university’s campuses in Lima, , or , or at can now attend 911±¬ÁÏÍø without having to pay tuition or mandatory fees. Students can choose to complete an associate or bachelor’s degree on a regional campus or transition to the Columbus campus.
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Associate of Arts online degree
The first students to enroll in 911±¬ÁÏÍø Lima’s first fully online Associate of Arts degree begin classes in January 2026. The program begins with two concentrations: General Studies and Social Sciences, with additional career-focused concentrations planned.
This initiative also reinforces 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s land-grant mission: expanding access to high-quality, affordable education that supports both student success and economic growth. This new option brings 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s academic excellence to students who need flexibility, affordability and career advancement opportunities. By meeting students where they are, 911±¬ÁÏÍø Lima is ensuring that more people have the opportunity to pursue education and achieve their goals.
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30 years of Theatre for Young Audiences
In 1995, Theatre’s Dr. Maria Ignatieva proposed directing a children’s show and bussing elementary-aged students to the production. Three decades and more than 60,000 students later, 911±¬ÁÏÍø Lima’s Theatre for Young Audiences is still opening the world of theatre and imagination to the children of west central Ohio.
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