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OHIO Distinguished Professor Dr. Brian Clark to speak at Fall Commencement

October 30, 2026 4 min

Ohio University Distinguished Professor Dr. Brian Clark will deliver the keynote address at the Fall 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 12.

Ohio state flag flies in College Green on OHIO's campus.

Election 2026

Can Ohio become a swing state again?

October 29, 2026 4 min

With Election Day around the corner, our politics expert breaks down Ohio voting history and election trends and what they might mean for the state's future.

Alumni

Libby Ewing returns to Athens, bringing Tribeca with her

October 29, 2026 5 min

Filmmaker and College of Fine Arts alum Libby Ewing participated in a free Q&A at the Athena Cinema after a showing of her award-winning directorial debut "Charliebird."

A group of students poses in colorful costumes

Pod-Costume

Pop costumes: Our popular culture expert unpacks Halloween trends

October 29, 2026 3 min

It’s a special Halloween episode of our “Ask the Experts” podcast! We discuss the factors that impact how people dress up for the spooky holiday and talk to students about what they’ll be wearing this October 31.

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OHIO Events

Join Administrative Senate for ‘Tuesdays with Administrative Senators’ on Nov. 3

October 29, 2026 1 min

The members of Ohio University’s Administrative Senate invite all University employees to join them for “Tuesdays with Administrative Senators.”

Baker University Center is surrounded by colorful trees on a Fall day

Make Respect Visible

Celebrate Make Respect Visible Week with events across campus

October 29, 2026 2 min

Ohio University will celebrate Make Respect Visible Week Nov. 2-6 with events and activities that encourage respectful dialogue, connection and understanding across differences.

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Faculty Experts

Fall has been filled with political ads this year, but what makes them effective?

October 29, 2026 10 min

OHIO faculty experts discuss negative political advertisements, why there are so many political ads of all kinds this fall and keys to strong campaign messages.

The Ohio University campus and the Hocking River

OHIO Announcements

Ohio University promotes safe medication disposal through campus events

October 29, 2026 3 min

Ohio University is working to make medication disposal more accessible to students through campus events and disposal packets available in residence halls.

Roots, Routes and Recipes - International Dinner 2026 - Ohio University - 1804

Community Events

International Dinner set for Nov. 14, tickets now on sale

October 29, 2026 1 min

Guests will enjoy delicious dishes from around the world, connect with members of the campus and Athens communities, and celebrate through music, dance and cultural performances.

OHIO Announcements

Call for faculty-led global program proposals now open

October 29, 2026 2 min

The updated proposal process supports sustainable global learning opportunities for Ohio University students.

Ohio University's Athens campus in the fall

OHIO Announcements

Ohio University approves three policy updates

October 29, 2026 3 min

The Ohio University Executive Staff Policy Committee and OHIO President Lori Stewart Gonzalez have approved three policy updates and placed three policy updates for community review.

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OHIO Community

University Human Resources staff retreat

October 29, 2026 1 min

University Human Resources staff will participate in an on-campus department retreat on Nov. 5.

OHIO Soccer team and Ivy Weaver with gold flower

Community Engagement

A Field of Flowers that grows one story at a time: Southeast Ohio partners honor families touched by childhood cancer

October 28, 2026 7 min

The Barbara Geralds Institute for Storytelling and Social Impact and its community partners are creating the Field of Forever Flowers, a permanent landscape of handcrafted aluminum flowers honoring children and families affected by childhood cancer.

A woman wearing a baseball hat and standing in a boat with pine trees in the background holds a freshly-caught fish out for the camera

Intrepid Alumni

Reeling in the years: Alumna's dream job with Idaho Fish and Game started at OHIO

October 28, 2026 3 min

Emma Wanat credits her undergraduate experience in OHIO's aquatic labs with the opportunity to conduct research in the rugged Idaho wilderness.

Online Graduate Programs

Ohio University counseling programs earn continued CACREP accreditation through 2032

October 28, 2026 4 min

All four of Ohio University’s counseling programs, from master’s to Ph.D., have earned CACREP reaffirmation through 2032, including our newest, online school counseling.