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University community encouraged to be safe while traveling to, and around, campus for Commencement during winter weather

December 12, 2025 3 min

Those planning to participate in the Dec. 13 Commencement Ceremony on OHIO's Athens campus are encouraged to remain aware of how adverse weather conditions could potentially impact their travel plans.

An OHIO student looks at her phone while walking on the College Green, which has light snow on the ground and colorful fall leaves on the trees

OHIO Community

Smartphone security: Tips for securing your smartphone

December 12, 2025 1 min

In order to help members of the OHIO community keep their information protected, the Information Security Office has put together the Top Five Tips for Securing Smartphones.

OHIO Community

Bobcat Depot offers discounts to OHIO faculty, staff

December 12, 2025 1 min

Bobcat Depot would like to remind all Ohio University faculty and staff of its standing apparel discount.

An Ohio University Police vehicle is parked near Wilson Hall on the College Green

OHIO Events

OUPD to offer active aggressor training sessions during spring semester

December 12, 2025 1 min

Free to the public, the training sessions are provided each semester to encourage and promote discussion about active aggressor situations.

a man with a short gray beard and hair in a blue button-down shirt and khakis holds a coffee cup in front of a group of students sitting at desks

Alumni

Retired NFL trainer knows: finding your field makes all the difference

December 12, 2025 4 min

A gift from Todd Toriscelli, BSH ’84, will provide scholarship opportunities for students in the Department of Athletic Training.

Impacting Health

Kenneth H. Johnson appointed Vice President of Health Affairs at Ohio University

December 11, 2025 2 min

In his new role, Johnson will lead efforts to advance Ohio University’s strategic priorities in health education, research and partnership across the academic health ecosystem.

Members of the Mayors Partnership for Progress listen to a presentation

Community Impact

Federal grant to Voinovich School benefits Mayors’ Partnership For Progress

December 11, 2025 3 min

Ohio University’s efforts to promote efficiencies and streamline government operations across southeast Ohio just got a boost in the form of a $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission.

University Updates

OHIO leaders discuss ongoing efforts to comply with new state laws, provide overview of University operating budget, Advancement fundraising during Dec. 3 ‘University Updates’

December 11, 2025 4 min

Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the third “University Updates” event of the academic year on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

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Online learning

How OHIO Online meets the unique needs of first-generation students

December 11, 2025 9 min

Recent research shows that first-generation students make up more than 40% of all learners in fully online programs at traditional four-year universities. This growing number highlights how important online education has become for expanding access. For university leaders, it also shows a clear opportunity: online programs can help institutions strengthen enrollment, close equity gaps, and support student success at scale. At Ohio University, our online learning environment is already well designed to meet the needs of first-generation students.

Individuals walk across the snowy College Green at Ohio University

OHIO Community

Faculty invited to join Community of Practice focused on career competency integration

December 11, 2025 3 min

OHIO faculty are invited to participate in the second phase of a Community of Practice that will focus on embedding NACE career readiness competencies into the general education curriculum.

Awards

Scripps College honors Learn and Engage Pillar awardees for advancing OHIO’s Dynamic Strategy

December 11, 2025 3 min

As the semester winds down, the Scripps College of Communication recognized 26 students, faculty and staff on Friday, Dec. 5, for outstanding contributions to Ohio University’s Learn and Engage pillars—two core components of the institution’s Dynamic Strategy.

Cybersecurity

Training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals: OHIO to enrich cybersecurity curriculum with innovative NIST grant

December 11, 2025 5 min

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently awarded Ohio University’s J. Warren School of Emerging Technologies with $100,000 in grant funding to enhance OHIO’s cybersecurity curriculum and have it serve as a global model.

City of Athens

City of Athens provides home safety tips for off-campus students leaving town for winter break

December 11, 2025 1 min

The City of Athens has provided the following home safety and security tips for community members and off-campus students who are planning to leave Athens at any time during the approaching winter break period.

OHIO students and faculty stand with Mid-West Fabricating representatives outside of the Mid-West Fabricating building in Amanda, Ohio

Career Opportunities

Engineering student builds path from Fairfield County Workforce Center to Mid-West Fabricating

December 10, 2025 6 min

Through his education at the Fairfield County Workforce Center and hands-on experience at Mid-West Fabricating, Tyler Merritt is transforming his lifelong interest in how things work into a meaningful career.

Alumni Leaders

Fitzgerald brings local development perspective to Voinovich School Advisory Board

December 10, 2025 2 min

The executive director of the Athens County Economic Development Council credits Ohio University for setting her on a career path that aligned with her passion for promoting the area’s advancement.