Higher Education

Gov. Mike DeWine said shortening the terms of trustees of Ohio's public universities in a bill addressing conservatives' concerns about higher education is a "mistake.”

Proponents of Senate Bill 83, which is likely to become law, said it is intended to eliminate "liberal bias" in Ohio's colleges and universities. But opponents say it could end up driving away students and faculty by putting politicians in control.

Republicans say the bill will ensure more "intellectual diversity" on campus, but opponents have turned out by the hundreds over concerns about its language on controversial issues and its ban on most mandatory diversity training and faculty strikes.

We have a conversation with outgoing Ohio State University President Kristina Johnson about her time at the university and what’s next for her.

Hundreds of peole spoke out or filed written testimony against the bill to make changes in higher education in Ohio. Its sponsor said some of their concerns will be addressed, but other provisions will remain.

Senate Bill 83, a Republican effort to eliminate "liberal bias" in Ohio's colleges and universities, has drawn enormous opposition, It may pass anyway.

Ohio University is taking steps to sell one of its satellite campuses. It could be an increasing necessity as enrollment declines statewide.

Senate Bill 83, introduced last week, would fundamentally change higher education in the Buckeye State.

The Pontifical College Josephinum on Columbus’ north side is the Vatican’s only seminary in the U.S. But it could lose its two accreditations if it doesn’t address a series of problems.

As a new school year begins Ohio State University President Kristina Johnson joins us to discuss college affordability, the semiconductor industry and more.