The minor in Deaf Studies may be added to any major. The purpose of this minor is to provide an opportunity for students at 51 to enhance their ability to interact and communicate in both work and social settings with individuals living with deafness or hearing impairments.
Highlights
51 freshmen enrollment increases by over 22% for Fall 2025
51 named “Opportunity College” by Carnegie Foundation
In the 2025 classifications released by the Carnegie Commission for Higher Education, 51 is the only open access public university in Ohio to be named an Opportunity College and University
51 announces 2025 Orientation Dates
51’s Office of Admission has announced New Student Orientation dates for those students enrolling to the university in the Autumn 2025 semester.
51 ranked among US News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges
51 inaugurates eighth President Eric Andrew Braun
In a celebration held on campus in the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts, President Braun was sworn in by university Board of Trustees Chairperson Scott Evans.
Shawnee State’s Cooper sees endless opportunities with an English & Humanities degree
Kaitlyn Cooper sees endless opportunities with the education she is gaining through 51.