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Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's March 2026 Newsmakers

April 8, 2026 2 min

John Kopchick and Aiden Payne were named faculty newsmakers for March 2026.

Board of Trustees

OHIO Board of Trustees to hear about University’s initiatives to integrate Artificial Intelligence into learning, receive sports administration program update from students and faculty

April 8, 2026 5 min

The Board of Trustees will learn about the University’s ongoing efforts to integrate and engage with AI, as well as hear from faculty and students from the sports administration program.

An NCAA basketball with the NIL written on it.

Faculty Experts

NIL creates opportunity for student-athletes, confusion and tough decisions for schools and NCAA

April 8, 2026 11 min

As March Madness concludes, student-athletes have earned millions of dollars through name, image and likeness (NIL). Ohio University Professor and sport management expert Jim Strode weighs in on the impact of NIL and the current college sports climate.

OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to hear from national experts at April 16-17 Baker Peace Conference

April 7, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s Contemporary History Institute will host the 2026 Baker Peace Conference, themed “The State of American Power,” on April 16–17.

National Leaders

Larry Hayman receives national Gerald Wilson Award for leadership, service in pre law advising

April 7, 2026 3 min

Larry Hayman, Esq., was recognized for more than a decade of leadership at the regional and national levels, as well as his ongoing commitment to access, mentorship and professional collaboration.

OHIO students paint together on canvases outside in the grass

Student Opportunities

Bobcat ArtsCare connects students with creative outlets, artistic community

April 7, 2026 5 min

The Bobcat ArtsCare program was recently established to provide students with new creative outlets and to fight the misconception that a student must be an arts major to engage in creativity.

OHIO students hold hands while standing in a line outside as part of a game during the Nowruz celebration.

Student Organizations

Student organization hosts Nowruz celebration for OHIO community

April 7, 2026 1 min

The Central Asian Student Union (CASU) at Ohio University held a special community celebration recently and invites all students to learn more about the organization.

Alumni Success

OHIO’s MPA program shaped Nate Strum’s path to economic development

April 6, 2026 3 min

Nate Strum received his master of public administration at OHIO through the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service in 2020, and credits what he learned in the program with his success.

Forever OHIO

After decades of service, Warren Galbreath announces retirement from Ohio University

April 6, 2026 5 min

Known for his leadership, mentorship and dedication to students, Warren B. Galbreath is retiring after a distinguished career shaping social work education at Ohio University Eastern.

Alumni Leaders

Kane proud to serve as a ‘Voice of Appalachia’ on Voinovich School Advisory Board

April 6, 2026 4 min

The chief executive officer at Behavioral Health Choices, Theressa Kane is a proud OHIO graduate who had dedicated her career to serving people with struggles in southeastern Ohio.

OHIO club softball team standing with an OHIO flag

Club sports

Club softball takes a big swing

April 6, 2026 4 min

After making it to the national finals for the first time in team history last year, the OHIO club softball team is hoping to hit new heights this season.

A student rides a bike on the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway.

Bike removal

OUPD to remove abandoned bikes on Athens Campus in June

April 6, 2026 1 min

The Ohio University Police Department will remove all abandoned bikes on the Athens Campus in June.

The College Green is shown in the spring

OHIO Events

OHIO faculty, staff invited to discussion on creating community in online courses, programs

April 3, 2026 1 min

The next Online @ OHIO Innovators Huddle will be held virtually on Friday, April 17, and will feature the topic Creating Community in Online Courses and Programs.

OHIO students work on projects on their laptop computers while sitting on the College Green on a warm day

OHIO Community

Update to Inclusive Access program beginning Summer 2026

April 3, 2026 2 min

Inclusive Access provides required digital course materials at reduced prices and makes them available on the first day of class.

OHIO Community

Benefits Open Enrollment scheduled to start April 14 at OHIO

April 3, 2026 2 min

The annual Benefits Open Enrollment period at Ohio University is held each year in the spring. This year’s Benefits Open Enrollment is currently scheduled for April 14, 2026 through May 6, 2026.