Ohio University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 13-18

Homecoming Week 2025 will kick off on Oct. 13, 2025, with the Homecoming football game against Northern Illinois on Oct. 18.

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Faculty and student research

A botanical breakthrough: OHIO undergraduate and professor discover several new species of violets in the mountains of Virginia

OHIO senior Collin Thacker, under the mentorship of professor Harvey Ballard, discovered four new species of violets in the mountains of Virginia, including two tucked away in Shenandoah National Park. What started as a summer research job turned into a blooming opportunity to make a lasting mark on botanical science and Thacker's career.

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Emerging game developers

From classroom to competition: Students win big at GDEX

Students behind the game "Gnome Invasion" made a big impression at this year's GDEX competition, competing directly against professional game developers. The team's creativity stood out to judges and convention attendees.

Sustainability and Art

Students help launch sustainable Fiber and Dye Garden at OHIO

Students are helping launch a sustainable Fiber and Dye Garden, an interdisciplinary project combining art and science to grow plants like flax, hemp and indigo for use in papermaking and ecological research.

Atish Baidya WOUB editor in the studio at Ohio University

The OHIO Experience

How WOUB Public Media’s editor-in-chief helps OHIO students find purpose

Atish Baidya, editor-in-chief at WOUB, helps journalism students step into the rush of a working newsroom and discover their strengths through hands-on opportunities.

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Giving

Donors support the arts and honor family through their philanthropy

Dave and Cathy Levy wanted to back the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts Capital Project—and with a little help, found an opportunity that was almost too perfect to believe.

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Digital Cinema

Scripps College unveils LED Wall Shooting Studio to expand digital cinema and student opportunities

Ohio University’s Scripps College of Communication has invested in cutting-edge technology to prepare students for the next generation of media production. Studio C, located on the fifth floor of the Radio Television Building (RTV) has been transformed into an LED Wall Shooting Studio, a new production space giving students a hands-on gateway into virtual production and digital cinema.

Ohio University recognized as Ohio’s best value public university for the sixth consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report

Ohio University has once again ranked as the top public university in the state of Ohio for best value, according to U.S. News and World Report.

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Bobcats light up campus during Welcome Week

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Becoming Bobcats: BSO welcomes a new class

Honoring the past, embracing the future: A look at Seigfred Hall

Two OHIO graduates in cap and gown celebrate after walking across the stage at Spring Commencement

OHIO celebrates the Class of 2025

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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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Upcoming Events

Oct 31

Last day to withdraw from (drop) an individual full semester class on your fall semester schedule

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Dec 13

Official fall degree conferral date

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Sept 24

State of the University Address

Join OHIO's 23rd President as she shares highlights and accomplishments from the previous year and priorities for the year ahead.

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Dedicated Faculty

New faculty member brings passion for teaching to OHIO Southern

With two decades of classroom experience, Melody Craft helps OHIO Southern students discover their purpose as future teachers and community leaders.

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Student Success

For students entering the $4 billion esports industry, OHIO offers a competitive advantage

Ohio University has positioned itself as a leader in esports education and career preparation to meet the demands of the booming esports industry.

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Experiential Learning

Live from Athens

Student-led sports broadcasting gives Bobcats a front-row seat to real-world experience—and a fast track to professional success.

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Community Impact

Care That’s Rooted in Community

OHIO is addressing health disparities in Appalachia—and training students to do the same in rural settings statewide.

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OHIO in the News

Society of Professional Journalists

SPJ announces 2025 campus chapter award finalists and regional program honorees

Ohio University's Chapter of Society of Professional Journalists was named the Region 4 Outstanding Campus Chapter Regional Finalist.

October 13, 2025

Medical Xpress

New study reveals long-term mental health effects of having a parent incarcerated

OHIO professor Berkeley Franz was the lead author on a study that revealed long-term mental health effects on children who had a parent incarcerated.

October 12, 2025

Yahoo Sports

Allie Martin showed resolve to shine at Ohio University

The feature spotlights OHIO senior and long distance runner Allie Martin who was recently named the MAC Runner of the Week after taking first place in the George Dales Invitational.

October 3, 2025

Expert Spotlights

Robert Brannan

Brannan is an expert in culinary nutrition, food science and sensory analysis. He experiments with the nutrients and antioxidants in food, finding healthier alternatives to fat, mechanisms of lipid oxidation and novel antioxidants in meat.

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Ian Klein

Klein is an expert in exercise physiology, injury rehabilitation and kinesiology. He focuses on better understanding how to prevent injuries, maximize athletic performance and create better rehabilitation methods.