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July 7, 2018
Any realistic answer to the question, "What do vibrant places look like?" must include the full support of existing vital contributors to Ohio's economy, and chief among them must be public higher education. Read More
Higher education means a more vibrant Ohio
Akron Beacon JournalAny realistic answer to the question, "What do vibrant places look like?" must include the full support of existing vital contributors to Ohio's economy, and chief among them must be public higher education. Read More
June 27, 2018
Bowling Green State University President Dr. Rodney K. Rogers and Ohio State University President Dr. Michael V. Drake discuss the results of the Inter-University Council’s economic impact study analyzing the value of Ohio’s 14 public universities. Read More
Presidential Forum: BGSU and OSU
WBGU 88.1 FM (Toledo)Bowling Green State University President Dr. Rodney K. Rogers and Ohio State University President Dr. Michael V. Drake discuss the results of the Inter-University Council’s economic impact study analyzing the value of Ohio’s 14 public universities. Read More
June 20, 2018
Editorial acknowledges economic value of higher education and urges public universities to help students afford to invest in a university degree. Read More
Higher education has great value, but also big costs
The Columbus DispatchEditorial acknowledges economic value of higher education and urges public universities to help students afford to invest in a university degree. Read More
June 13, 2018
Editorial acknowledges the substantial economic impact of Ohio's 14 public universities Read More
Forward with public universities
Akron Beacon JournalEditorial acknowledges the substantial economic impact of Ohio's 14 public universities Read More
June 12, 2018
Ohio's public universities unveil report quantifying impact on the state's economy and return on investment for students, taxpayers and society. Read More
Higher education leads to $42 billion in income to Ohio
NBC TV, Channel 4 (Columbus)Ohio's public universities unveil report quantifying impact on the state's economy and return on investment for students, taxpayers and society. Read More
June 12, 2018
Economic impact study shows that The University of Akron and Ohio’s other public universities are a significant spark for economic vitality. Read More
Study: University of Akron’s economic impact totals $2.7 billion in area
The Repository (Canton)Economic impact study shows that The University of Akron and Ohio’s other public universities are a significant spark for economic vitality. Read More
June 12, 2018
Economic impact study shows that Wright State University and Ohio’s other public universities are a significant spark for economic vitality. Read More
Study reveals universities economic impact
Fairborn Daily HeraldEconomic impact study shows that Wright State University and Ohio’s other public universities are a significant spark for economic vitality. Read More
June 12, 2018
University of Cincinnati and Miami University add billions of dollars to the Ohio economy and support thousands of jobs in the region. Read More
Study: Local public universities add billions to Ohio economy and thousands of jobs
The Enquirer (Cincinnati)University of Cincinnati and Miami University add billions of dollars to the Ohio economy and support thousands of jobs in the region. Read More
June 12, 2018
Ohio's public universities unveil report quantifying impact on the state's economy and return on investment for students, taxpayers and society. Read More
Ohio public university presidents fight for more funding at Statehouse
Dayton Daily NewsOhio's public universities unveil report quantifying impact on the state's economy and return on investment for students, taxpayers and society. Read More
June 12, 2018
Ohio's public universities unveil report quantifying impact on the state's economy and return on investment for students, taxpayers and society. Read More
Ohio's public universities benefit students and community, report finds
Crain's Cleveland ClevelandOhio's public universities unveil report quantifying impact on the state's economy and return on investment for students, taxpayers and society. Read More
June 12, 2018
A coalition of public universities is touting a study that says income from schools, their students and alumni adds up to $42 billion pumped into the state’s economy. Read More
University Coalition Report Touts $42B In Economic Impact
Ohio Public RadioA coalition of public universities is touting a study that says income from schools, their students and alumni adds up to $42 billion pumped into the state’s economy. Read More
June 12, 2018
Ohio's public universities unveil study quantifying impact on the state's economy and return on investment for students, taxpayers and society. Read More
Ohio public universities add $42B to state economy, study finds
The Blade (Toledo)Ohio's public universities unveil study quantifying impact on the state's economy and return on investment for students, taxpayers and society. Read More
June 12, 2018
Economic impact study shows that The University of Akron and Ohio’s other public universities are a significant spark for economic vitality. Read More
UA's economic input totals $2.6 billion in the area
Akron Beacon JournalEconomic impact study shows that The University of Akron and Ohio’s other public universities are a significant spark for economic vitality. Read More
June 12, 2018
Ohio's public universities unveil report quantifying impact on Ohio's economy and return on investment for students, taxpayers and society. Read More
New study puts dollar amount on student's return on investment for college in Ohio
Cleveland.comOhio's public universities unveil report quantifying impact on Ohio's economy and return on investment for students, taxpayers and society. Read More
June 12, 2018
Economic impact study shows that the University of Cincinnati and Ohio’s other public universities are a significant spark for economic vitality. Read More
UC has more than $4B impact in Southwest Ohio
Cincinnati Business CourierEconomic impact study shows that the University of Cincinnati and Ohio’s other public universities are a significant spark for economic vitality. Read More
June 12, 2018
Ohio's public universities unveil report quantifying impact on the state's economy and students' return on investment Read More
Public universities’ value far exceeds public investment, study shows
The Columbus DispatchOhio's public universities unveil report quantifying impact on the state's economy and students' return on investment Read More
June 11, 2018
Editorial urges universities to continue to find ways to cut spending to increase value to students Read More
Keeping college costs affordable
The Wheeling IntelligencerEditorial urges universities to continue to find ways to cut spending to increase value to students Read More
June 4, 2018
Inter-University Council president says truest pathway to the middle class is through a baccalaureate degree. Read More
Ohio public universities say college degree worth cost
The Columbus DispatchInter-University Council president says truest pathway to the middle class is through a baccalaureate degree. Read More
May 20, 2018
YSU president Jim Tressel’s opinion column cites high-impact and high-value education as the foundation for return on investment for consumers of public higher education. Read More
Ohio's Public Universities deliver high-impact, high-value education
The Vindicator (Youngstown)YSU president Jim Tressel’s opinion column cites high-impact and high-value education as the foundation for return on investment for consumers of public higher education. Read More
May 20, 2018
Op-ed column outlines five “high impact” commitments from higher education in Ohio, demonstrating the many ways our public universities are helping to move Ohio forward. Read More
OHIO’S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES KEY TO CLOSING TALENT GAP, INCREASING STATE PROSPERITY: JAY GERSHEN AND BRUCE JOHNSON
The Plain Dealer (Cleveland)Op-ed column outlines five “high impact” commitments from higher education in Ohio, demonstrating the many ways our public universities are helping to move Ohio forward. Read More
May 18, 2018
Guest column by Wright State University President Cheryl Schrader notes aspirational tone of many Ohioans who responded to recent public opinion poll commissioned by Ohio’s public universities. Read More
PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES PUSH THE VALUE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Dayton Daily NewsGuest column by Wright State University President Cheryl Schrader notes aspirational tone of many Ohioans who responded to recent public opinion poll commissioned by Ohio’s public universities. Read More
May 17, 2018
Youngstown State joins Forward Ohio campaign – notes programs to keep college affordable and initiatives to help improve Ohio’s workforce. Read More
Forward Ohio Launch
The Vindicator (Youngstown)Youngstown State joins Forward Ohio campaign – notes programs to keep college affordable and initiatives to help improve Ohio’s workforce. Read More
May 16, 2018
Wright State’s involvement in the newly launched Forward Ohio campaign highlights the university’s 50 years of maintaining high-quality programs at an affordable price. Read More
UNIVERSITIES AIMING TO CLOSE ATTAINMENT GAP
Fairborn Daily HeraldWright State’s involvement in the newly launched Forward Ohio campaign highlights the university’s 50 years of maintaining high-quality programs at an affordable price. Read More
May 15, 2018
Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel announces the university has joined Ohio’s 13 other public universities in a statewide communications campaign designed to raise awareness of what the institutions are doing to address Ohio’s “talent gap.” Read More
YSU JOINS “FORWARD OHIO” TO CLOSE ATTAINMENT GAP
The Business Journal (Youngstown)Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel announces the university has joined Ohio’s 13 other public universities in a statewide communications campaign designed to raise awareness of what the institutions are doing to address Ohio’s “talent gap.” Read More
May 9, 2018
In this op-ed column, the president of the Inter-University Council of Ohio explains why maintaining a strong, high-quality system of public universities is so important to Ohio’s economic future. Read More
Bruce Johnson: State gives special attention to in-demand jobs
The Columbus DispatchIn this op-ed column, the president of the Inter-University Council of Ohio explains why maintaining a strong, high-quality system of public universities is so important to Ohio’s economic future. Read More