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The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College is seeking qualified professionals to serve as part-time instructors (adjunct faculty) in its growing Industrial Machinery Program. Instruction opportunities are available at multiple locations, including the main campus in Rio Grande and regional centers in Jackson, McArthur, and Pomeroy.
Gallia County Economic Development announced record results for development in 2025. In 2025, companies committed to create 64 new industrial jobs. This figure totals more new jobs than have been added in the last 10 years combined.
Former Marshall University standout and 13-year National Football League veteran Mike Bartrum has been named the new head football coach at the University of Rio Grande.
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced its 2025 NAIA Scholar-Athletes for fall sports. Rio had 26 students earn Scholar-Athlete honors.
Michaela (Criner) Haley, Jeff Brown and Jerry Smith comprise the Class of 2025 and were formally inducted as part of the school's Hall of Fame Luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 22. The banquet was held in conjunction with the final day of the annual Bevo Francis Classic.
The Boards of the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College have extended President Ryan Smith’s contract for an additional five years.
University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College announced an 11% increase in enrollment this fall, raising the total student body to 2,641.
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