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The ACT test originally scheduled at Shawnee State for June 13th was cancelled on April 1st. Please check your MyACT portal to verify your exam location for tomorrow, or contact ACT at 319-337-1270 to reschedule.
#ShawneeState has released the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Spring 2026 semester!
Over 230 full-time students were named to this semester’s President’s List while more than 575 full-time students received Dean’s List recognition.
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Three cities. Three nights. Hundreds of supporters. The SSU Football Reception Tour is a wrap, and our communities are ready. Hear from President Braun and Coach Snyder on what we're building, and we are just getting started. #SSUFootball
Stop 3 of 3 ✅ — Columbus met Coach Snyder last night and SSU Football has a new fanbase in the Capital City. SSU Football is happening. And it's going to be something special. #SSUFootball
Stop 2 of 3 ✅ — The Tri-State is behind SSU Football. Grateful for an incredible night in Ashland, KY with Coach Snyder and the community. The program is being built, and this region is part of it. #SSUFootball
Stop 1 of 3 ✅ — 100 people packed Marting's in Portsmouth to meet Coach Snyder and hear the vision for SSU's first-ever football program. The community is ready. Fall 2028 can't come soon enough. #SSUFootball
Thank you @WSAZnews for highlighting Spartan Stadium as it has been part of Portsmouth history for generations.
Now, a new era begins as Shawnee State Football kicks off in 2028 and continues that legacy.
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🌳 Shawnee State has earned Tree Campus recognition for the 11th straight year!
From our Deal Arboretum to campus tree trails, we’re proud to support to tree care, campus beautification, and hands-on learning opportunities for students.
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📢 #ShawneeState is hiring a Dean's Assistant, College of Health & Human Services!
➡️ Apply now or share with your network to find the next SSU Bear » ow.ly/CXTJ50YZvjC
SSU President Eric Braun and @AdenaHealth CEO Kathi Edrington wrote about our partnership in the @ChilliGaz. Nursing students in real clinical settings, right here in #Ohio.
Read it ⤵️
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Learning works best when students create together.
SSU MOT students partnered with plastics engineering students for a hands-on collaboration, designing & 3D printing assistive devices while gaining real-world experience in teamwork & innovation.
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Today we celebrated the first class of Portsmouth Promise, recognizing 22 Portsmouth High School students receiving scholarship support and college-readiness resources to attend Shawnee State this fall. 🐻
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Two events. One mission. We showed up for In-Demand Jobs Week, from the Appalachian STEM Collaborative's workforce summit to the Jump Start Your Future career fair, because preparing students for the careers our region needs is what we do. Where Learning Works. #InDemandJobsWeek
In recognition of National Nurses Month, Shawnee State University is now accepting applications for the nursing program at Adena’s PACCAR Medical Education Center, in partnership with @AdenaHealth .
Apply by Oct. 1, 2026
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There’s still time to register for next week’s SUMS Math Competition!
Compete for up to $50,000 in scholarships and prizes through individual and team competition.
Register at shawnee.edu/sums
🎓 Tomorrow’s the big day! Commencement will be held outside on Alumni Green at 11 a.m. No tickets are needed, so bring your friends and family to celebrate this exciting moment together. Seating is first-come, first-served beginning at 9:00 a.m.
SSU Pre-Law Club, in affiliation with the Ohio State Bar Association, hosted a “Careers in the Law” panel, giving students real insight into legal careers, law school preparation, and opportunities to network with practicing attorneys. 💼
Join us April 29, 6–8 p.m. at the PACCAR Medical Education Center on Adena Regional Medical Center campus in Chillicothe for a Shawnee State University Open House! 🎓
Meet faculty, explore programs, tour the facility, and get your questions answered.