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Students and alumni take a selfie at the HCOM gala

More than 400 gather to celebrate 50 Years of the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

May 4, 2026 4 min

More than 400 guests gathered for the 50th anniversary gala of the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Hilton Columbus at Easton.

Scholarships

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and Kettering Health launch scholarship program to strengthen Ohio’s physician workforce

May 4, 2026 2 min

The Heritage College and Kettering Health have launched a scholarship program to reduce financial barriers for medical students, strengthen the physician workforce and improve health outcomes.

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OHIO Announcements

OHIO faculty invited to apply to Human-first AI Initiative Faculty Fellows program

May 4, 2026 2 min

Faculty interested in supporting and leading OHIO's Human-First artificial intelligence initiative are invited to apply for the 2026-27 cohort of faculty fellows.

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Student Success

Ohio University Chillicothe celebrates 2026 graduates

May 4, 2026 4 min

Ohio University Chillicothe honored nearly 120 graduates at a Graduation Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, April 30.

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Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's April 2026 Newsmakers

May 1, 2026 4 min

Jeff Russell, Janet Simon, Jim Montgomery and Katrina Hamilton were named newsmakers for April 2026.

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Artificial intelligence

The first to build what’s next: How the initial grads of OHIO’s Artificial Intelligence degree are shaping the future of AI

May 1, 2026 9 min

As members of the inaugural graduating class in Ohio University’s artificial intelligence program, three students share what it was like to launch a new degree, what they learned building real-world AI solutions and where they’re taking their skills next.

Student Success

OHIO Zanesville student speakers reflect on growth, community ahead of Graduation Recognition Ceremony

April 30, 2026 5 min

As Ohio University Zanesville prepares to celebrate its Spring 2026 graduates, two student speakers will take the stage to share their stories, reflect on their journeys, and represent the experiences of their classmates.

OHIO Announcements

Michelle Allison named senior sponsored programs manager and systems administrator

April 30, 2026 1 min

OHIO’s Division of Research and Creative Activity has announced that Michelle Allison has been promoted to senior sponsored programs manager and systems administrator in the Office of Sponsored Programs.

Student Success

OHIO student receives national attention for cutting-edge research

April 30, 2026 5 min

Luke Davenport, an undergraduate researcher at the Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute (NQPI) at Ohio University, led the research project.

OHIO Community

Grosvenor Hall renovation: What it means for OHIO IT services

April 30, 2026 1 min

Grosvenor Hall will be closed for electrical improvements during the summer, but OHIO IT services will continue uninterrupted during this time.

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Faculty Excellence

Registration now open for Faculty as Mentors program

April 30, 2026 2 min

The Faculty as Mentors: Reimagining Learning at OHIO program was developed by faculty for faculty.

OHIO Announcements

Marketing Services Center services available during building closure

April 30, 2026 1 min

The in-person location of the Marketing Services Center (MSC) in Grosvenor Hall will be temporarily closed for the summer, but the center will continue to provide services to the OHIO community.

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OHIO Community

Reminder: Benefits Open Enrollment for OHIO employees ends May 6, electronic ID cards available

April 30, 2026 3 min

Open Enrollment is the one time each year OHIO employees can enroll or make changes to benefits.

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OHIO Community

Defining and classifying sensitive data at Ohio University

April 30, 2026 1 min

Ohio University’s Information Security Office has put together a helpful website for the OHIO community about sensitive data.

Retirement

After 42 years, Dan Denhart retires from OHIO’s School of Theater

April 29, 2026 7 min

After more than 40 years of shaping productions, mentoring students and helping build the foundation of the School of Theater, Dan Denhart is retiring and leaving behind a lasting legacy.