The Hocking College Experience

Learning on the Job: Student Employment at Hocking College

by Hocking College Contributing Writer

Hocking College is designated by the National Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education as an Entrepreneurial School; in fact, it was named the nation’s first Higher Ed Entrepreneurial School in 2019. As an entrepreneurial school, Hocking College not only prepares students for careers in the workforce by providing hands-on classroom experience, it also offers students the opportunity to work in student employment positions while in college, often working in their field while studying.

Mark Riley: Taking Hocking College's eSports Team to the Next Level

by Amanda Grinstead

Hocking College's new eSports coach, Mark Riley, hopes to take the team to the next level this season.

New Mending Service is Tailor-Made for Students, Staff and Community

by Tracey A. Maine

Do you have a pair of pants or a skirt that needs to be hemmed? Does your favorite shirt have a button missing? If your wardrobe needs mending, Hocking College’s new venture is just what you need!

Hocking College Student Athlete Makes History

by Stephanie DiFrancesco

Caden Cox is a freshman at Hocking College, pursuing an Associate of Technical Study degree with a focus on Canine Programs and Performing Arts. He is a kicker on the Hocking College Hawks Football team, a member of the Theater club, and a student employee on campus.

Alumnus Inspires Son to Attend College 1,500 Miles Away

by Tracey A. Maine

Konrad Von-Karl Malcom is a former international student whose son recently enrolled at his alma mater—Hocking College!

The Essential Dorm Packing Checklist

by Amanda Grinstead

August is National Back-to-School Month, which means many students will be saying goodbye to summer and hello to dorm life, whether it be for the first time as a freshman or as a returning student. 

Hocking College Now Offering Bike Rentals and Outdoor Fitness Equipment

by Amanda Grinstead

Become one with the environment and get swept up in the scenery of the great outdoors by taking advantage of the new bike rental program from the Hocking College Nature Center.

Hawks Receive $10,000 Grant to Welcome Women’s Flag Football to Campus

by Hocking College Contributing Writer

Hocking College will add Women’s Flag Football to its ever-growing athletic department in the 2021-2022 academic year after receiving a $10,000 grant provided by the NJCAA Foundation, NFL FLAG, and RCX Sports. This addition marks the 13th varsity sport offered through the Hocking College Athletic Department.

Discover the Beauty of Lake Snowden

by Amanda Grinstead

Lake Snowden is a 675-acre education and recreation park, featuring the largest of fourlakes that form the Margaret Creek Conservancy District. The lake covers approximately 136-acres offering camping, boating, fishing, picnicking and swimming. The serene setting reveals natural beauty while maintaining the convenience of being just 5 miles from Athens, Ohio located in the village of Albany, Ohio. 

Hocking College Hawks Esports Team Takes Flight

by Amanda Grinstead

NELSONVILLE, OHIO – December 15, 2020 – Since its initiation into the world of esports in 2016, Overwatch exploded in popularity, with more than 50 million players worldwide.