Brianna Brudy of the Shawnee State women’s soccer team was recently named first-team all-River States Conference. SSU's Haynna Addy, Claire...
Shawnee State University's volleyball team recently finished the 2023 season with a 16-12 overall record and a berth in the River States Conference...

Shawnee State University's Vern Riffe Center for the Arts (VRCFA) has many events and performances scheduled in the upcoming month. The VRCFA...
Shawnee State University (SSU) students attended the Ohio Middle Level Association Conference (OMLA) Nov. 9-11. Students were given ample opportunities...
In the fast-paced world of collegiate sports, the Shawnee State University bowling team made school history with a fourth-place team performance...
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Scioto County has been growing in recent years with new businesses popping up left and right. Residents of this area now have more places to find fun, and for those who enjoy...


Retro Chill Zone’s arcade floor
John J. Minor, a Black barber in Portsmouth, posted an advertisement in the local newspaper for his barbershop.
The late Ohio State University professor Wilbur H. Siebert’s map (c. 1896) showed Underground Railroad activity in Portsmouth when most national maps show none.
The Vern Riffe Center at SSU
Kandi Temple (left) and Keri Callihan (right) at Rubyville Community Church following a Wednesday evening service
A Slow Drip coffee drink and Bonnie, the company’s mobile location
SSU Interim President Eric Braun (far left) meets with SGA representatives Artur Granat, Chandler McClurg, Brandon Reed, Carissa Link and Callie Link to discuss campus initiatives.
The Southern Ohio Museum and Cultural Center
SSU athletic building
Slideshow presentation by Jonathan Bowen, depicting Scioto County history
Baked goods at Kathy Sue’s Bakery
Brianna Brudy of the Shawnee State women’s soccer team was recently named first-team all-River States Conference. SSU's Haynna Addy, Claire Favre, Aurie Coriell and Julie Derenemesnil were selected to the all-conference second team. Frederika Ntumba, Lucy Snyder, Lucie Ashkettle and Madison Culp received third-team honors. All players mentioned had exceptional statistics throughout the season....
Shawnee State University's volleyball team recently finished the 2023 season with a 16-12 overall record and a berth in the River States Conference quarterfinals. The Bears went 11-8 in conference play for the season. Kylee Barney of Wheelersburg and Haidyn Wamsley of McDermott were named first-team all-conference for the season. Wamsley and Barney are both juniors in the classroom and on the court....
Shawnee State University (SSU) students attended the Ohio Middle Level Association Conference (OMLA) Nov. 9-11. Students were given ample opportunities to develop their professional knowledge around teaching middle school students (grades 4-8). Gerry Brooks and Chris Singleton were both the keynote speakers. Brooks was the first speaker at the conference and discussed the idea of climate and culture...
In the fast-paced world of collegiate sports, the Shawnee State University bowling team made school history with a fourth-place team performance in a tournament at Beaver-Vu Bowl in Dayton, Ohio, held Nov. 11-12. Logan Hughes, a sophomore and integral team member of Shawnee State's bowling team, provided insights into the team's journey, shedding light on the cohesive force guiding the Bears to an...
Shawnee State University's new head baseball coach Rob Ehlers brought with him a strong work ethic and demand for doing things the right way. One of his priorities has been making the baseball facility, Branch Rickey Park, look the best it can for the upcoming season. Upon his arrival at Shawnee, Ehlers assessed the work that needed to be put into the baseball field, such as repairing faulty sprinklers,...

Andrew Feight, a history professor at Shawnee State University, gave a lecture on Underground Railroad (UGRR) activity in southern Ohio at the Ross County Historical Society...

Kandi Temple is a veteran of the United States Army who attends Rubyville Community Church in Portsmouth. She values hard work, honest leadership and her faith. She served...

Slow Drip Mobile Coffee is owned by Brandon and Emme Shover. They opened their coffee truck in July of 2022 after realizing they wanted to play a bigger role in the community....

Kathy Sue’s Bakery is located on 219 Market St. in Portsmouth and has been owned by Kathy Sue Allegra since June of 2019. The building itself was built in the late 1800s....

For students attending SSU, the Student Government Association (SGA) is an important part of university life. The SGA meets at 4 p.m. every Tuesday and fulfills many important...
Located in the Clark Memorial Library, the Writing Center offers help for Shawnee State University students with their writing. The center offers peer tutoring both online...

Shawnee State is hosting a Resource Fair for students on Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the Morris University Center. The event is hosted by Housing and Residence Life’s Resident...
Shawnee State University's Career Services holds many events and activities to help students and alumni on their career paths. Two upcoming events are designed to assist students...

Shawnee State University's Office of Intercultural Student Belonging is hosting speaker Ty Smith at 6 p.m. on Nov. 15 in the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts. Smith works...

Delight Ministries is an ideal opportunity for SSU’s female students who want a safe space to express their faith and to grow. Delight meets every Monday at 8 p.m. The meeting...

The Transgender Coalition at SSU hosted Night of the Living Drag, a Halloween-themed spin on Shawnee State’s annual drag show, at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, in the Morris University...

Shawnee State is hosting a Resource Fair for students on Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the Morris University Center. The event is hosted by Housing and Residence Life’s Resident...

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