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Several faculty awards are displayed on a table, including awards for Pamela Kaylor, Sarah Wyatt and Adam Rapp

OHIO honors faculty for outstanding teaching, research, commitment to student success

April 22, 2026 9 min

The 2026 Faculty Recognition and Awards Ceremony celebrated the winners of numerous prestigous awards including the Presidential Teacher Award, Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and University Professor Award.

Division of Student Affairs

Kathy Fahl named interim Vice President for Student Affairs at Ohio University

April 22, 2026 2 min

Fahl will assume this role following the planned departure of current Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Lyn Redington, effective August 17, 2026.

Baker University Center and the pond in front of it. The pond shows a reflection of the building

Outstanding Employees

OHIO to honor administrative employees at May 5 ceremony

April 22, 2026 4 min

All OHIO community members are invited to the event, which will recognize the winners of the Outstanding Administrator Awards and celebrate administrative staff members who have reached significant service milestones.

Photo of 3 people standing next to a sign at the entrance of Dysart Woods: Marshall Dyer, Sophia Withrow, Kiara Triplett

Community Events

Learning beyond the classroom: Rural Teacher Corps plans Family Hike at Dysart Woods

April 22, 2026 4 min

Ohio University Eastern’s Rural Teacher Corps is bringing experiential learning into the community through a Family Hike at Dysart Woods on May 3.

OHIO Community

Memorial service for Marjorie Hagerman to be held in August

April 22, 2026 1 min

The Ohio University community is invited to a memorial service for Marjorie Hagerman on Sunday, Aug. 16 in Athens.

University Updates

OHIO leaders discuss Dynamic Strategy progress, share overview of University operating budget and more during April 9 ‘University Updates’

April 21, 2026 4 min

Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the fifth and final “University Updates” event of the academic year on Thursday, April 9.

Riya Jacob receives the Rudy Leadership Award at the Leadership Awards Ceremony in the Baker University Center Ballroom

Student Leaders

43rd Annual Leadership Awards continue tradition of spotlighting student initiative

April 21, 2026 2 min

Ohio University honored student leaders and outstanding student organizations during the 43rd Annual Leadership Awards ceremony on April 9, 2026, in the Baker University Center Ballroom.

Student Leaders

Ohio University student Ava Wood receives statewide Charles J. Ping Student Service Award

April 21, 2026 3 min

This statewide honor recognizes outstanding undergraduate leadership in community service and civic engagement.

Preparing For Careers

From classroom to critical care: Nursing student prepares for career in emergency medicine

April 21, 2026 3 min

Through clinical experience and faculty support, Brianna Merkel developed the skills and confidence needed for patient care, reflecting the strength of Ohio University Eastern’s nursing program.

Alumni Leaders

Lastery-Butler promotes career pathways as Voinovich School Advisory Board member

April 21, 2026 6 min

Jasmine Lastery-Butler credits her time spent at Ohio University with setting her on the path to a top job in U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown’s office. She wants to now help current students reach their career goals.

A WellWorks staff member assists an individual who is exercising at WellWorks

Employee Well-Being

WellWorks facility, programming to transition to Well-Being and Recreation

April 17, 2026 2 min

In addition to enabling WellWorks to more effectively integrate with current and future campus-wide wellness initiatives and programming, the facility will continue to maintain a close partnership with the College of Health Sciences and Professions and provide valuable experiential learning opportunities for students.

Board of Trustees

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

April 17, 2026 10 min

The Board of Trustees learned about ongoing efforts to integrate AI into the curriculum, as well as heard from the sports administration program about experiential learning opportunities.

Honors Tutorial College

Ohio University to rename 35 Park Place to The Burtch House in honor of longtime supporters

April 17, 2026 3 min

Ohio University will rename 35 Park Place to The Burtch House in recognition of Bruce (BGS ’72) and Janie Burtch, longtime supporters of the University and the Honors Tutorial College.

Board of Trustees

Ohio University presents updated FY26 financial forecast to Board of Trustees

April 17, 2026 2 min

Moore reported that the University has reduced its planned use of one-time funds through improvements in revenue and expense management.

Alumni Leaders

Voinovich School Advisory Board service a continuation of Cooper’s OHIO legacy

April 17, 2026 4 min

One of the longest serving members on the Advisory Board for the George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service keeps going to bat for Ohio University, even in retirement.