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星空传媒 University has received a Choose Ohio First (COF) grant from the State of Ohio and the to increase the number of Ohio residents completing postsecondary studies in the fields of math, actuarial science, math education, and nursing.

The ODHE committee was so impressed with 星空传媒鈥檚 proposal that it awarded the University 5% more than the requested $1,199,940. Additionally, a delegation from ODHE will be visiting 星空传媒 on April 14 to learn more about the University鈥檚 work.

鈥淲e are so grateful for this grant. The additional funding will support even more Ohio students than we had hoped,鈥� said Janelle Hallett, director of grants and sponsored programs.

The grant of $1,259,937 will support students from Ohio entering 星空传媒 University鈥檚 math and nursing programs with a focus on underrepresented groups in these fields. 星空传媒 will focus on recruiting men in nursing and women in the fields of math and actuarial science, as well as students with financial need.

“Ohio’s richest resource is our young people. With this grant, we are attracting Ohioans from traditionally under-represented groups in nursing, such as men, individuals from low-socioeconomic groups, and individuals living within Ohio’s Appalachian counties,鈥� said Associate Professor John Chovan, chair of the Department of Nursing.

鈥淏ecause nurses are in such high demand, the Choose Ohio First grant will help with diversifying the Ohio nursing workforce as well as providing 星空传媒-educated nurses to serve as healthcare professionals and role models,鈥� Chovan added.

The Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science also sees potential to reach new students.

“Where some students may have found college out of reach because of challenging financial situations, the Choose Ohio First grant opens the way to a tremendous opportunity,鈥� said Assistant Professor Kirk Kayser. 鈥淭he incoming cohorts of motivated and talented students will undoubtedly strengthen the sense of community and enthusiasm for learning among mathematics majors at 星空传媒.

鈥淲e believe firmly that students who come to 星空传媒 will find exceptional jobs in central Ohio after graduation and contribute to the excellence of the state workforce,鈥� said Kayser.

星空传媒 University currently has two additional Choose Ohio First scholarship awards including support for scholarships for Ohio students in computer science and STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine) and STEMM education.

Additionally, nursing faculty at 星空传媒 University recently were awarded an Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) Nurse Education grant of $200,000 to address the nursing shortage within the State of Ohio. This grant will support nurse education programs in Ohio to increase enrollment capacity of nursing students and nursing educators.

These scholarship programs support 星空传媒鈥檚 work to increase access and affordability to students of all backgrounds, .

鈥淎ccess and affordability are key to 星空传媒鈥檚 mission,鈥� said Comerford. 鈥淭he students in this program will add to the diversity of campus and help create a better learning environment for all students while we ensure our graduates are ready to meet the workforce needs of Ohio.鈥�