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Chinese Lunar New Year event to be held at OHIO on Feb. 22

February 18, 2026 1 min

The event will be hosted by the Chinese Language Students Association (CLSA) and the Chinese Program in the Department of Linguistics in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Forever OHIO

Ohio University to move to one logo system beginning in summer 2026

February 18, 2026 3 min

Beginning in the summer of 2026, Ohio University will retire its existing academic logo and word mark and move to a one logo system, embracing the arched OHIO as its primary mark across both academics and athletics.

CBMT measures how strong bone is on a patient

Research

New technology developed at Ohio University outperforms standard bone density test to assess osteoporosis risk

February 17, 2026 4 min

A technology developed at Ohio University may do a better job of identifying older women at risk for broken bones than the current standard bone density test.

Public- Private Partnerships

AEP’s Nourse brings decades of regulatory, development experience to Voinovich School Advisory Board

February 17, 2026 3 min

Steven Nourse, vice president-legal for AEP Ohio, appreciates the many public-private partnerships fostered by the George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service,

Copeland Hall and Uptown Athens are shown on a fall day

OHIO Announcements

Jackie Rees Ulmer to step down as College of Business dean, Katie Hartman to serve as interim dean

February 17, 2026 2 min

Jackie Rees Ulmer will step down as dean of Ohio University’s College of Business in June 2026 after 5 ½ years in the role and return to teaching.

Research

OHIO faculty member leads study finding that college students who spend hours on social media are more likely to be lonely

February 17, 2026 4 min

A new study led by OHIO's Madelyn Hill found that more than half of college students experience loneliness — with the heaviest social media users reporting the highest levels of isolation.

A large group of OHIO students and employees stand with Bas Baalmans and hold a green flag that says "LEAD"

Student Opportunities

From the Netherlands to OHIO: A global partnership in leadership

February 16, 2026 5 min

Dutch culture and Bobcat spirit were showcased at a fun and educational event made possible by the partnership between OHIO's Walter Center for Strategic Leadership and the University of Groningen.

Mound City Group on a brisk summer day with steam fog rising from the ground.

Student Opportunities

OHIO Chillicothe seeks applicants for Bruce Lombardo Internship

February 16, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe is accepting applications for the Summer 2026 Bruce Lombardo Internship.

The College Green, including McGuffey Hall and Galbreath Chapel are shown covered in snow

Teaching Excellence

Call for applications for the Bruning Teaching Academy

February 13, 2026 2 min

Tenure-track and instructional faculty who have a passion for teaching excellence at Ohio University are invited to apply.

A drone image of Ohio University's Athens Campus, including Baker Center and Alden Library, with the city of Athens in the background and clouds in the sky

OHIO Announcements

Oracle Cloud selected as OHIO’s next HR and finance system

February 13, 2026 3 min

Oracle Cloud has been selected as the next platform for Ohio University’s human resources and finance enterprise resource planning (ERP) system following a comprehensive evaluation process.

An aerial image of the Ping Center, tennis courts, Walter Fieldhouse and much of the OHIO campus at sunrise

OHIO Community

Well-Being and Recreation to host Spring Break Faculty and Staff Free Week

February 13, 2026 1 min

Ohio University Well-Being and Recreation will host its annual Spring Break Faculty and Staff Free Week in March.

Student Success

As one football season ends, OHIO grad student Nicole Powers is already preparing for the next

February 13, 2026 8 min

As one season ends, Ohio University graduate student Nicole Powers is already preparing for the next, building on experiences at West Point and the Army-Navy game before heading to an NFL internship with the Washington Commanders.

President Gonzalez is shown with members of the Presidential Ambassadors program

Student Opportunities

Faculty, staff invited to nominate OHIO students as Presidential Ambassadors

February 13, 2026 2 min

Presidential Ambassadors serve as trusted representatives of OHIO — distinguished for their leadership, professionalism and commitment to our community.

An OHIO building is shown next to a tree covered in ice and snow on a winter's day at Ohio University

OHIO Community

OHIO publishes information to help employees protect data

February 13, 2026 1 min

In order to help OHIO employees protect their data, the Information Security Office has published new website guidance around employment-related scams and phishing.

Research

Ohio University researcher receives American Heart Association grant to study how nicotine harms the heart

February 13, 2026 4 min

Kevin Lee, Ph.D. has been awarded an American Heart Association Institutional Research Enhancement Award to study how nicotine use may lead to heart damage.