Ohio University Honors Tutorial College

Congratulations to Breanne Sisler, assistant dean of HTC, for being awarded an Outstanding Administrator Award! 🌟

Awarded annually to three individuals who exemplify creativity and innovation, along with distinguished service to Ohio University, Breanne was celebrated at the annual Administrative Service Awards Ceremony.

In her role, Breanne dedicates her time to supporting students in difficult situations, helping them get back on track. She also leads initatives tied to new programs Ohio Honors Early Experience Program and the Templeton, Appalachian, Rankin and Urban Scholarship programs.

Julia Schneider, colleague and nominator, shared that Breanne “is the go-to person for anything honors-related. Not only do students trust her, but staff and faculty rely on her to keep the Honors Tutorial College running smoothly.” 💚

Today, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation 🇺🇸

Wishing our Bobcats a safe Memorial Day from Athens, OH 💚

Congratulations to all Honors Bobcats who were honored on the Spring 2026 academic achievement lists! 🎊

HTC had 265+ students recognized on the President’s, Provost’s and Dean’s Lists. 👏

View full lists and info » ohio.edu/news/2026/05/ohio-announces-spring-semester-2026-student-academic-achievement-lists

Finding time to read 📖

Dean Dr. Kristina Bross wanted to help students find time to relax. In collaboration with the Athens County Public Libraries Bookmobile, the result was Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) hour.

Throughout the spring semester, DEAR was held every other week, giving students an outlet outside of their studies.

“I hear from so many students that they want to read more or that they miss reading for pleasure. To be honest, it’s hard for me to find time in my schedule, even though I am an English professor at heart and have a stack of books on my bedside table." — Dean Dr. Kristina Bross

📰 See what books students recommend here: ohio.edu/news/2026/03/dear-readers-picking-your-next-book

Katie Callahan, '28, an HTC student studying geography, documented a field trip students in Dr. Yeong Kim's Urban Geography classes took to Central Ohio earlier this spring.

She noted that students were eager to learn from professionals in both the public and private sector as the group made its way through each of the four stops, asking questions and meeting OHIO alumni along the way.

📰 Learn more about the trip from Katie's point of view here: ohio.edu/news/2026/03/urban-geography-students-take-field-trip-central-ohio

The Community Campus Coalition has named Ohio University student Ava Wood as a recipient of the statewide 2026 Charles J. Ping Student Service Award. 👏

The statewide award recognizes outstanding undergraduate leadership in community service and civic engagement.

Ava, a third-year HTC student studying environmental studies, was chosen for the award for her focus on connecting student organizations with community-identified needs and expanding access to service opportunities.

📰 ohio.edu/news/2026/04/ohio-university-student-ava-wood-receives-statewide-charles-j-ping-student-service