AIɫɫ News and Announcements

SSU student Jayden Underwood standing in front of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura.

SSU’s Underwood Looking Forward to Study Abroad in Japan

Jayden Underwood, a Plastics Engineering Technology major, is making way for an upcoming trip to Japan. The Otway, Ohio native is expecting an eventful experience.

SSU students collaborating on a 3D-printed assistive device.

AIɫɫ Students Bridge Disciplines Through Hands-On Collaboration in 3D Printing and Occupational Therapy

Students in the Master of Occupational Therapy and the Bachelor's in Plastics Engineering Technology programs at AIɫɫ recently came together for an interdisciplinary learning experience...

Trillium Monument Project team members Abby Spears, Amanda Page, and Amanda Lewis

SSU Instructor Amanda Page Joins Community Memorial Project

Amanda Page, an instructor at AIɫɫ and a longtime community advocate in Portsmouth, is joining a national initiative to reimagine how communities tell their stories.

AIɫɫ State Bachelor of Social Work Program Director Presents Research at National Conference

Dr. Courtney Ruggles, director of AIɫɫ State’s Bachelor of Social Work program and assistant professor of social work, presented at The Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors (BPD) conference.

AIɫɫ Board of Trustees to meet April 17

The AIɫɫ Board of Trustees will meet Friday, April 17, 2026 at 1:15 p.m. in Morris University Center Room 214, located on the AIɫɫ campus.

AIɫɫ Announces Craig Gilliland as Incoming CFO

Scioto County native and AIɫɫ alumnus Craig Gilliland will join the university as Special Assistant to the President for Finance on April 6, 2026. He will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective July 1 following the retirement of current CFO Greg Ballengee.

AIɫɫ Earns 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools® Designation

AIɫɫ announced today that it has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® Schools Designation recognized as a Silver School and a Spouse Friendly School.

Ranked #1 in Ohio for Game Design by Princeton Review

AIɫɫ State Holds #1 Spot in Ohio for Game Design — Again

For the sixteenth consecutive year, AIɫɫ's game design programs have earned a spot among the world's best, according to The Princeton Review claiming the #1 rank in Ohio, Top 20 internationally, and #3 in the Midwest.

Amanda Hedrick, Director of the Kricker Innovation Hub, presenting at ComPEET partnership event

AIɫɫ State launches ComPEET to strengthen industry partnerships

AIɫɫ has launched ComPEET, an initiative to strengthen industry partnerships, expand student and faculty engagement, and increase innovation capacity.

AIɫɫ Alumni Association honors 2025 Alumni Award recipients

The AIɫɫ Alumni Association celebrated its 2025 Alumni Award recipients, recognizing six individuals for achievements in their fields and service to their communities.