ASHLAND, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- Ashland University issued the following news: * * * AU professor's book a finalist for 2025 George Washington Prize A groundbreaking book authored by Cara Rogers Stevens, Ph.D., associate professor of history at Ashland University, has been named as one of five finalists for the 2025 George Washington Prize, one of the nation's most notable literary awards. Stevens' work, "Thomas Jefferson and the Fight Against Slavery," analyzes a book by Jefferson, "Notes on the S  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot Kicks Off Week 1 at Ohio State, Legendary Analyst Lee Corso's Final Show After 38 Years * * College GameDay kicks off the 2025 college football season in Columbus, Ohio, as National Champion Buckeyes host Longhorns in College Football Playoff Semifinal rematch * Corso will make his final headgear pick at the site where  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- Fifth Third Bank issued the following news release: [Category: BizFinancial Services] * * * Fifth Third Again Named Top Veteran-Friendly Employer by U.S. Veterans Magazine * CINCINNATI-- Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) has again been recognized by U.S Veterans Magazine as a Top Veteran--Friendly Employer for 2025 for its excellence in supporting employees who have experience as a military veteran, service member, family member or advocate. The magazine's annual lis  more

OXFORD, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * Miami launches new Ph.D. in Computer Science degree Ohio Department of Higher Education recently approved program By Josh Chapin Miami University welcomes the first cohort for its new Ph.D. in Computer Science this fall. The Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science was approved this month by the Ohio Department of Higher Education following authorizations from University Senate and the Board of Trustees. The new de  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 28 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * WHAT OHIOANS ARE READING: "All Options are On the Table" As Redistricting Begins * Columbus, Ohio- Ahead of a redistricting cycle where Republicans will try to rig Ohio's congressional districts to compensate for their party's extreme unpopularity, Ohio Democrats are speaking out. While Republicans try to silence the voters, Democrats will use every available option to make sure all Ohioans have an equal op  more