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The Department of Political Science is proud to host Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose for a special campus conversation on Thursday, February 26, at 12:00 PM in Wood Hall 103. This event offers students, faculty, staff, and members of the public an opportunity to hear directly from one of Ohio’s top elected officials about state government, elections, civic engagement, and leadership in public service.
Rio proudly announces Fall Dean's and Merit list students.
Rio Grande Community College has announced Kristen Mershon as the new Director of its Pike Center. Mershon will continue serving in her current role as Director of Rio’s Jackson Center, providing leadership at both regional locations and further strengthening Rio’s commitment to accessible, affordable higher education across southeastern Ohio.
The University of Rio Grande wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for initial accreditation of its MSN nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College is seeking qualified professionals to serve as part-time instructors (adjunct faculty) in its growing Industrial Machinery Program. Instruction opportunities are available at multiple locations, including the main campus in Rio Grande and regional centers in Jackson, McArthur, and Pomeroy.
Gallia County Economic Development announced record results for development in 2025. In 2025, companies committed to create 64 new industrial jobs. This figure totals more new jobs than have been added in the last 10 years combined.
Former Marshall University standout and 13-year National Football League veteran Mike Bartrum has been named the new head football coach at the University of Rio Grande.
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced its 2025 NAIA Scholar-Athletes for fall sports. Rio had 26 students earn Scholar-Athlete honors.
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