Honors Students Host Presentations

The University of Rio Grande’s Honors Program works to engage gifted students through specialized curriculum, honors seminars, and a capstone project that challenges all perceptions to achieve maximum potential. Each year, the program’s seniors present their senior...

Students Study in Wales

The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College takes pride in the Welsh heritage of Southeastern Ohio. The Madog Center for Welsh Studies on campus strives to preserve this heritage and the Welsh-American connection for future generations in the...

Kevin Teaford-Fall 2016 Spotlight on Alumni Success

Where did you grow up? Near Racine in Meigs County, Ohio Where did you go to high school?  Racine Southern High School When did you graduate from Rio? 1995 What was your major? It was an individualized major in Public Administration What made you choose Rio? Rio...

Jordan Lombaro-Fall 2016 Spotlight on Student Success

What is your major and class standing (freshman, sophomore, etc.) Music Comprehensive Major. Second year senior. What are your plans after graduation? After graduation I am planning on attending grad school for music. I have not decided on details as to where or for...

Rio AMA Chapter Wins at International Conference

The University of Rio Grande chapter of the American Marketing Association won two awards at the recent International Collegiate Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. The AMA recognized Rio’s chapter for Outstanding Membership and Outstanding Fundraising based on...

Dr. Jack Hart-Spring 2017 Spotlight on Faculty Success

How did you choose a career in your discipline (History, English, Music, etc.)?   I was a history major at first, but I switched because English majors were smarter and more interesting! Also, I liked literature Where did you get your college degrees? My B.A. , M.A.,...

Social Work Program Celebrates 25 Years of Accreditation

The University of Rio Grande Social Work Program is celebrating its 25th year of national accreditation. The program, in the School of Behavioral Sciences, first received accreditation for its Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree in 1991 from the Council on Social...