19-05-2025
Ohio University Zanesville recognized for boosting student outcomes and careers
ZANESVILLE − Ohio University Zanesville has been recognized as an Opportunity College and University, according to an announcement.
The designation comes from the recently updated Carnegie Classifications and its new Student Access and Earnings classification, which highlight institutions whose graduates exceed earnings expectations compared to their regional peers and successfully enroll Pell-eligible and underrepresented students.
OUZ was also recognized as a Special Focus institution due to its significant number of graduates in nursing and health professions.
'Ohio University Zanesville is committed to advancing health care education and addressing the critical needs of our community, our region and beyond,' said Lewatis McNeal, vice provost for regional higher education and partnerships at Ohio University. 'The new Carnegie Classifications designations reflect our collective mission to provide students with a high-value education that prepares them for high-demand careers.'
The campus has been bolstered by a gift from the J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation, which has helped address the region's need for skilled nurses. Ohio University's nursing programs are nationally ranked, with graduates often securing positions across Ohio and beyond.
Approximately 61% of Ohio University Zanesville graduates complete degrees in nursing or health-related professions, while more than 17% earn degrees in general studies or related fields.
Around 36% of students at Ohio University Zanesville receive Pell Grants, with many qualifying to earn their degree for free through the Ohio Regional Promise Program. The program covers the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees for incoming full-time, Pell-eligible freshmen with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA.
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This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: Ohio University Zanesville earns national honors for student success
