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Staying safe in the heat: How student-athletes can avoid overheating and dehydration in the summer

As temperatures climb and conditioning for fall sports ramp up, student-athletes face more than just competition—they face the potential for heat-related illnesses. Two OHIO experts share their insight on how student-athletes can prevent illness and who is most at risk.

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Health Research

‘These are worrisome numbers,’ OHIO researchers work to prevent Lyme disease in Ohio and Appalachia

Lyme disease is the most common tickborne illness in Ohio, and the number of cases have significantly increased in recent years. Mario J. Grijalva, Ph.D., director of Ohio University’s Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute, explains the cause of this increase and the University's role in Lyme education and prevention.

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Super Faculty

Will Superman still fly with audiences today?

An Ohio University English professor discusses the appeal of Superman, the impact of comic book stories and the reaction of fans, including toxic fandom.

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Ask the Experts

Cheers to Beer: OHIO experts talk beer, brewing and the business behind the bubbles in latest Ask the Experts podcast

Who isn’t “hoppy” to talk about beer? As Brew Week rolls into Athens, Ohio, there’s no better time to dive into the science, art and innovation behind craft beer.

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Tourism

Why your favorite vacation spot is begging you to stay home: Can tourism be made more sustainable?

Planning that trip to Paris, Venice or Barcelona? While it may be a dream destination, it may also be time to think twice about visiting some of these cities being burdened by overtourism. Travel and hospitality expert Sandy Chen discusses the benefits of tourism, as well as how too much tourism can be detrimental to some of the world's biggest cities and sites.

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STEM

Tech Savvy Day engages Appalachian students with STEM opportunities

Appalachian students mixed slime, launched rockets, coded robots, and explored brains at OHIO’s Tech Savvy Day, a fun-filled event sparking curiosity and excitement for all things STEM.

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Research Opportunities

Diabetes Institute launches new program to cultivate future biomedical research

The Diabetes Institute announced the launch of the Diabetes Scholars Program, a new initiative designed to prepare the next generation of scientific leaders in cardiometabolic health.

Becoming Bobcats: BSO welcomes a new class

With help from across the University, Bobcat Student Orientation brought more than 10,000 students and family members to campus this year, delivering an "amazing experience."

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Hear from OHIO's engaging field experts, students and those influenced by thought-provoking subjects and their modern relevance.

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New Student Convocation

All new OHIO students are invited to the New Student Convocation at the Convocation Center to meet and hear from University officials, alumni and more.

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Employee Benefits

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, OhioHealth finalize new multi-year agreement

This new, multi-year agreement ensures that the OhioHealth Health System – including O’Bleness Hospital, Riverside Methodist Hospital and the Grant Medical Center – will remain in Anthem’s employer-sponsored health plans without interruption.

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Alumni

OHIO community mourns the passing of alumna and supporter Jenny Grasselli Brown

Prolific scientist and Ohio University supporter Jeanette (Gescy) Grasselli Brown, BS '50, HDS '78, passed away in July. The OHIO community remembers her legacy.

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Experiential Learning

Signing Day at OHIO’s College of Business highlights internships and career success

Business Bobcats celebrated internships and experiential opportunities at OHIO’s Signing Day, showcasing student success and the College of Business’s commitment to career preparation.

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Warm Welcomes

Becoming Bobcats: BSO welcomes a new class

With help from across the University, Bobcat Student Orientation brought more than 10,000 students and family members to campus this year, delivering an "amazing experience."

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Medical Xpress

Staying safe in the heat: How student-athletes can avoid overheating and dehydration in the summer

OHIO Associate Professor Ian Klein and Director of Sports Medicine and Athletics Health Care Administrator John Bowman share insight into heat-related illnesses and how to mitigate them.

August 5, 2025

OhioHealth

OhioHealth and Ohio University Establish Nation's First Accredited Athletic Training Pediatric Residency

OhioHealth is partnering with Ohio University to establish the nation’s first accredited athletic training pediatric residency.

August 5, 2025

Health Careers

Residency Disparities: What Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) Physicians Face in the Match and What’s Improving?

Dr. Isaac Kirstein, dean of the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at Cleveland, was quoted talking on advice he gives students pursuing careers in the medical field.

August 4, 2025

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