The Bluffton University says the name change will help the school return to its roots and continue its peace-church heritage.

September 25, 2024, Press Release from Bluffton University: BLUFFTON, Ohio—Bluffton University students now will have the opportunity to major in physical education. The four-year degree allows students to receive a multi-age license (Pre-K-12) to teach health and physical education. The health and physical education major will help address the issue of under qualified teachers teaching health and physical education courses. According to the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce in 2021-22, 4.8% of high school health education courses were taught by teachers without proper certification, 4.4% of middle school physical education courses and 4.6% of high school Physical Education courses were taught by teachers without proper certification. 

Around 400 new students will be starting with Rhodes State this fall semester.

It can be the difference between going to college or not; financial aid is a big part of getting your post-secondary education. Toledo Tomorrow, a non-profit organization that assists individuals in completing the FAFSA form, was at the Lima Public Library. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the key to the eligibility for grants and other funding from the college you want to attend. Education specialists say they can't express enough the importance of completing the application.

The Ohio State University at Lima is officially appointing a new leader for the future today. Margaret Young has served as the interim dean and director of the branch since April 2023 and has now been appointed to the official role of dean and director by the university, effective July 1st. Young's appointment will have her oversee success programs, innovative teaching and research, and supporting community relationships. Young joined the campus as an assistant professor back in 2010 and was promoted to associate professor in 2016 and then up to assistant dean from 2019 to 2021.