Good morning, Athens.

Athens Humane features Carman (a playful cat who chases lasers and gives loving cuddles) as Cat of the Week.

Interested residents may visit the shelter to see if she is the right fit for their home.

April, a 10-year-old female lab mix with spunky charm, is ready for adoption at the Athens County Dog Shelter.

After recovering with foster care, she now enjoys a loving life and interested adopters can call 740-593-5415 to schedule a meet.

Ohio University is launching fully online, stackable teacher credentialing programs to address a statewide shortage of certified dual enrollment instructors.

The new pathways let local K-12 educators earn certificates and master’s degrees while continuing to teach — a practical model for bridging education gaps.

Athens County Public Libraries are expanding free summer programming for children and adults as each branch holds weekly children's events and community classes like bicycle repair clinics and movie nights.

The library team plans programs months ahead to meet local interests.

Ohio University students, alumni and faculty have been selected for international exchange awards through the Fulbright and Critical Language Scholarship programs.

The recipients will begin programs overseas in countries including Morocco, Japan and Austria — a boost for cultural exchange and academic growth.

Emily Stokes, a Voinovich Research Scholar at Ohio University, used her hands-on work with The Post (and the Mayors’ Partnership) to cover a rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner delayed by a security incident, highlighting practical learning that builds local government support.

Licensed social worker Holly Sunflower will join Ohio University Chillicothe as a visiting professor this fall to teach social work courses, drawing on her experience earning degrees at Chillicothe and Athens & her work with children and families in the community.

Ohio University’s online RN to BSN program was named the top public university offering by AllNurses.com.

The redesigned curriculum offers eight start dates each year to help working nurses balance coursework, a move that led to this national honor.