Over the past summer, senior citizens in the Franklin county community have been banding together to make a difference in those around them, thanks to the new GIVE Back. GO Forward program at The Ohio State University. From helping children with their reading, providing families with meals, to...
The Ohio State University continues to take steps to lower the cost of education for students. From scholarships to grants, the university is dedicated to making college affordable for every type of student. One university offering that is making a financial difference for senior citizens and...
For senior citizens, the thought of going back to school may feel impossible. Barriers arise, like the thought of being too old, or lacking the funds or knowledge to apply and be successful. While these challenges seem insurmountable, Program 60+ at The Ohio State University makes it possible...
While the cost of higher education is on the rise, something else is increasing too: volunteerism among senior citizens. According to a survey conducted by the Corporation for National & Community Service, almost 36 percent of all people 60 and older volunteer once a month. 26.4 million...
Retirement is a highly-anticipated moment for many working professionals. After years of work and accomplishment they are free to follow alternate passions. Some work to shave a couple strokes off their golf swing or take up a hobby of bird watching. But for many Ohio residents, retirement means...
At The Ohio State University, students come from all different walks of life to focus on pursuing their passions in the classroom. Most of these students are fresh out of high school, 20-somethings getting a degree to set themselves up for a lifetime of success. But with Program 60,...
With the start of a new year comes a wave of changes that impact students, faculty and staff at The Ohio State University. For students, it could be a new class schedule to memorize. For faculty, it could be a course you’re teaching for the first time. For the participants of Program 60, it’s a...