This is the seventh consecutive year that the State of Ohio has awarded the university with Choose Ohio First funding to support STEM education.

The new program is for individuals who are seeking leadership positions in the field of nursing. The program is enrolling for the Fall 2026 semester.

The funding is earmarked through the senate. The Integrated Technology Education Center was sponsored by U.S. Rep. Mike Turner.

The university's bachelor of science in nursing degree to Chillicothe's Adena Regional Medical Center’s PACCAR Medical Education Center, creating more accessible nursing education in the region.

The partnership will affiliate Kettering Health’s clinical system with Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, creating a joint Health Innovations Hub and advancing healthcare workforce development.

The donation comes from the UVMC Community Benefit Fund and will name the new addition the Upper Valley Medical Center/Premier Health Nursing Wing Addition at Edison State Community College.

The new building will house the Automotive Technology department, allowing its programs to expand to train for the needs of the automotive industry workforce.

The funding will assist the university in protecting itself against cybersecurity threats and will help provide training for faculty and students.

The university has partnered with Health Net of West Michigan, HealthBar, and Ottawa Pathways to Better Health to give students access to primary and urgent care services.

The university will take part in the Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative to improve teacher preparation program recruitment and retention.