Ohio Department of Higher Education

Ohio Department of Higher Education This is the official government Page for Ohio's Department of Higher Education.

The Ohio Department of Higher Education (formerly known as the Ohio Board of Regents) is a Cabinet-level agency for the Governor of the State of Ohio that oversees higher education for the state. The agency’s main responsibilities include authorizing and approving new degree programs, managing state-funded financial aid programs and developing and advocating policies to maximize higher education’s contributions to the state and its citizens.

Through a partnership with the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, Kent State University student-athletes will mentor local...
08/31/2026

Through a partnership with the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, Kent State University student-athletes will mentor local elementary and middle school students in fitness, wellness, goal-setting, and perseverance.

KENT, Ohio — Kent State Athletics has partnered with the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, joining a statewide network of Ohio colleges and universities suppor...

Explore the latest issue of ConnectED for stories about Ohio higher education’s efforts to prepare students for the work...
08/28/2026

Explore the latest issue of ConnectED for stories about Ohio higher education’s efforts to prepare students for the workforce and research driving innovation and growth for Ohio businesses.

Dive into our extensive resources on the topic that interests you. It's like a masterclass to be explored at your own pace.

Rest in peace, DollyParton, and thank you for helping bring Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to Ohio, introducing our ...
08/25/2026

Rest in peace, DollyParton, and thank you for helping bring Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to Ohio, introducing our future college students to reading and all of the opportunities it provides.
Governor Mike DeWine Fran DeWine

Educators from 26 Greater Dayton schools became filmmakers at Wright State University’s Summer Institute, exploring docu...
08/25/2026

Educators from 26 Greater Dayton schools became filmmakers at Wright State University’s Summer Institute, exploring documentary storytelling, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking.

Wright State staff, faculty, students and alumni led the Muse Machine Summer Institute at the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures. (Photos by Sarah Babcock)

More photos from the Ohio State Fair ...
08/07/2026

More photos from the Ohio State Fair ...

A big thank you to Muddy the Mud Hen from the Toledo Mud Hens and CatTrick from the Toledo Walleye for stopping by our b...
08/06/2026

A big thank you to Muddy the Mud Hen from the Toledo Mud Hens and CatTrick from the Toledo Walleye for stopping by our booth at the Ohio State Fair!

From cheering on fairgoers to helping us celebrate the power of higher education, they reminded everyone that learning is always in season.

Welcome to the Ohio State Fair, Muskingum University! Stop by the ODHE Booth in the Lausche Building and discover the ex...
08/06/2026

Welcome to the Ohio State Fair, Muskingum University!

Stop by the ODHE Booth in the Lausche Building and discover the exciting opportunities waiting for you.

More baseball fun today! We're thrilled to welcome Rosie Red from the Cincinnati Reds to the Ohio Department of Higher E...
08/05/2026

More baseball fun today! We're thrilled to welcome Rosie Red from the Cincinnati Reds to the Ohio Department of Higher Education booth today at the Ohio State Fair!

Stop by, meet Rosie, and explore the opportunities waiting for you across Ohio.

Every winning season starts with a strong foundation! The Columbus Clippers mascot, LouSeal, is spending time with young...
08/05/2026

Every winning season starts with a strong foundation!

The Columbus Clippers mascot, LouSeal, is spending time with young fans at the ODHE booth, celebrating the power of learning and planning for the future.

We're excited to welcome Ohio Northern University to the Ohio State Fair! Stop by the Ohio Department of Higher Educatio...
08/05/2026

We're excited to welcome Ohio Northern University to the Ohio State Fair!

Stop by the Ohio Department of Higher Education booth in the Lausche Building to explore Ohio's colleges and universities.

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25 South Front Street
Columbus, OH
43215

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+16144666000

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