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MARIETTA, OHIO — Jaden Martin is a hard-working and dedicated Advanced Manufacturing and Integration Technology (AMIT) major who is already excelling greatly in his educational and professional life. Through promotions at work and getting hands-on opportunities at Washington State College of Ohio (WSCO), Martin is already setting himself up for success. Martin\'s path at WSCO began as a College Credit Plus (CCP) student, eager to get ahead in his college education. During his time at WSCO, he discovered the AMIT program, which aligned perfectly with his love for hands-on work. \"I’ve always enjoyed hands-on tasks—they keep me engaged and my...

MARIETTA, OHIO — Four Upward Bound and Washington State College of Ohio (WSCO) students, Jessie Yu, Kacy Hahn, Joselyn Erb, and Adalynn Allen, recently attended the Youth to Youth Leadership Conference, sponsored by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. The event, held at the Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, Ohio, brought together over 180 peers from across the state to engage in leadership development, community-building, and youth empowerment. As part of the conference, the students developed a community project aimed at spreading kindness in both their schools and the greater Washington County community. The students presented their project...

MARIETTA, OHIO — Washington State College of Ohio (WSCO) conferred associate and bachelor nursing degrees to 27 graduates during its commencement ceremony on December 6, 2024. This commencement was a historic moment for WSCO as this was the first graduating class from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. “The graduation of our inaugural BSN cohort is a proud moment for Washington State College of Ohio. It reflects the strength of our nursing program and the incredible dedication of the students who have worked diligently to reach this achievement,” says Dr. Heather Kincaid, Dean of Health & Sciences. “These...

MARIETTA, OHIO — Washington State College of Ohio (WSCO) is strengthening its collaboration with Ohio University (OHIO) to expand engineering opportunities for local students, building on existing transfer agreements between the two institutions. The new engineering transfer program which launched in the Fall of 2024, aims to create enhanced pathways for students pursuing careers in engineering. The transfer program allows students to start their college career at WSCO and then transfer to OHIO to complete a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering. While at WSCO, students will complete general education courses and foundational engineering courses, such as...

MARIETTA, OHIO — Holly Enyart is a persistent and determined Health Information Management Technology (HIMT) student at Washington State College of Ohio (WSCO) who has already earned many certifications before even graduating. Having previously attended WSCO, Enyart is eager to earn her degree this time and hopes that she will serve as a role model to her children by proving that it’s never too late to get an education. Enyart’s academic journey first started in 1997 when she attended WSCO after graduating from Belpre High School. Although Enyart initially took just a few general education courses before stepping away from...

MARIETTA, OHIO — The Washington State College of Ohio (WSCO) Foundation honored attorney Zach Eddy and healthcare professional Callie Benedicts as the 2024 WSCO Distinguished Alumni at its annual reception Tuesday evening. This award, presented each year, celebrates graduates who embody the values of community service, and professional leadership in alignment with the college’s mission. “Our Foundation is honored to recognize the achievements of Zach and Callie, whose contributions reflect some of the best of Washington State graduates,” said WSCO Foundation Director Megan Marion. “Their stories highlight the impact of education on personal and professional success and our hope is...