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The Choose Ohio First scholarship program last year allocated more than $12 million in aid to more than 2,500 students enrolled in STEMM studies at Ohio universities. To date, more than $130 million in scholarships have been awarded to Choose Ohio First scholars. Two in five recipients are first-generation college students.

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Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) Chancellor John Carey; Inter-University Council President Bruce Johnson; Ohio Association of Community Colleges President Jack Hershey; Christopher Mullin, Strong Start to Finish; ODHE staff; representatives from Ohio community colleges and universities participating in the Strong Start to Finish grant.

Columbus, Ohio – Executive leaders from American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) and the State of Ohio are hosting an event to recognize four students from Columbus Public high schools who will sign “Letters of Intent” to participate in AEP’s Opportunities iN Energy (ONE) career-preparedness program, which will position them to earn the OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal on their high school diplomas.

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Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) Chancellor John Carey; Upper Valley Career Center Superintendent Dr. Nancy Luce; Edison State Community College President Dr. Doreen Larson; Upper Valley Assistant Superintendent Jason Haak; Edison State Provost Chris Spradlin; staff from Upper Valley Career Center, Edison State, and ODHE.

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Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) Chancellor John Carey; Wright State University President Dr. Cheryl Schrader; Dr. Kevin Lorson, director of Wright State’s Physical Education Licensure Program; Joseph E. Keferl, Wright State Dean of Education and Human Services; ODHE staff; Wright State staff and administrators.