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Knox County Foundation Awards More Than $1.3 Million in Scholarships to 484 Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELisa LloydSenior Program Director Knox County Foundation 740-392-3270Lisa@knoxcf.org Knox County Foundation Awards More Than $1.3 Million in Scholarships to 484 Students MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (May 29, 2026) — The Knox County Foundation has awarded more than $1.3 million in scholarships to 484 students for the 2026–2027 academic year, continuing its long-standing commitment to supporting educational opportunities throughout Knox County and beyond. This year’s scholarship awards
MVNU launches Master of Organizational Leadership degree
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000www.mvnu.edu/news MAY 29, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HEADLINE: MVNU launches Master of Organizational Leadership degree MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University has launched a Master of Organizational Leadership degree through MVNU Online, a new graduate program designed to prepare working professionals to lead teams, manage change, and strengthen organizational culture. The 30-credit
COTC Celebrates Spring Commencement with Milestone Achievements
HEADLINE: COTC Celebrates Spring Commencement with Milestone Achievements NEWARK, OHIO, MAY 14, 2026 — Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) hosted a landmark commencement on May 8, honoring all graduates who completed their degree and/or certificate requirements in the spring 2026 semester. COTC President John M. Berry, PhD, presided over the ceremony, which featured the first graduating classes from the college’s respiratory therapy technology and RN to BSN programs. “They will send passionate, skilled
MVNU celebrates 66th commencement, awards 565 diplomas
PRESS RELEASECONTACT: Joe Huddleston, Communications Specialistjoshuddleston@mvnu.edu740-397-9000, ext. 4344www.mvnu.edu/news MAY 15, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HEADLINE: MVNU celebrates 66th commencement, awards 565 diplomas CUTLINES: MVNU_Graduation2026-Davey.jpg — Dr. Randall Davey, a member of the Pioneer Class as MVNU, speaks to the graduates during the 66th commencement ceremonies. Dr. Davey challenged them to “Be kind; be curious; and be loving.” (Photo courtesy of Mount Vernon Nazarene
MVNU, Knox County Career Center partner to expand educational access
MAY 19, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEADLINE: MVNU, Knox County Career Center partner to expand educational accessCUTLINE: MVNU_KCCC Gateway Signing.jpg — Mount Vernon Nazarene University President Dr. Carson Castleman, left, and Knox County Career Center Superintendent Kathy Greenich signed an agreement between the two institutions, recently. The agreement formalized a Gateway Partnership aimed at expanding access to higher education, strengthening workforce development and creating affordable academic
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COTC’s Promise Programs Honored with Innovation of the Year Award
HEADLINE: COTC's Promise Programs Honored with Innovation of the Year AwardNEWARK, OHIO, MAY 18, 2026 --- Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) recently earned a 2025-26 Innovation of the Year Award for the development of its Promise programs, through which students in its service region who exhibit financial need can receive free tuition. The award is presented by the League for Innovation in the Community College, an international nonprofit dedicated to encouraging and rewarding innovation in the
