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'Fall' in love with the music of OHIO with Concerts on the Green

August 24, 2026 2 min

This fall, the beauty of College Green will once again provide the backdrop for live music with Concerts on the Green, a free outdoor concert series showcasing the talents of students and faculty.

Art Exhibition

Kennedy Museum of Art to open renowned environmental artist and professor John Sabraw exhibition “Telluric” on Aug. 28

August 24, 2026 7 min

The Kennedy Museum of Art will open “Telluric,” a solo exhibition featuring recent work by nationally and internationally recognized environmental artist and Ohio University Distinguished Professor John Sabraw. Bringing together painting, sculpture and video, the exhibition explores the intersection of art, science and environmental sustainability while drawing on materials and themes rooted in southeast Ohio.

Health care Symposium

Nursing faculty, students invited to attend 2026 Jeri Milstead Policy Symposium in Dublin on Oct. 24

August 24, 2026 1 min

The College of Health Sciences and Professions School of Nursing is partnering with the American Nurses Association of Ohio to host the 2026 Jeri Milstead Policy Symposium on Saturday, Oct. 24.

An image of former OHIO Football coach Bill Hess at Peden Stadium

OHIO Athletics

Ohio Athletics names Peden Stadium Tower in honor of Coach Bill Hess

August 21, 2026 3 min

Coach Hess’ influence remains part of the foundation of OHIO Football. The Bill Hess Tower will permanently place his name above the field where he led some of the most accomplished teams in program history, creating a lasting connection between generations of Bobcats and one of OHIO Football's defining eras.

OHIO Announcements

Public course syllabus search now available for Ohio University undergraduate courses

August 21, 2026 2 min

As the Fall Semester begins, Ohio University has launched its new public Course Syllabus search.

University Community

A reminder regarding free expression at Ohio University

August 20, 2026 3 min

Ohio University reaffirms its continued commitment to fostering a thoughtful and expressive campus environment for everyone across our community.

Welcome Week

Welcome home, Bobcats: Welcome Week to feature events for new, returning students

August 20, 2026 5 min

Ohio University invites all students to celebrate the beginning of the new academic year during Welcome Week 2026.

Sophomore September

Sophomore September aims to deepen engagement for second-year students

August 20, 2026 2 min

Sophomore September features a wide range of activities and opportunities designed to support second-year students. All second-year students are encouraged to participate.

A staff member assist a WellWorks member who is exercising

OHIO Community

Try WellWorks free, then make it official

August 20, 2026 2 min

WellWorks is open to OHIO employees, graduate students and Athens community members, ages 18 and up.

OHIO Announcements

New American Civic Literacy requirement begins for Ohio University students

August 20, 2026 4 min

Beginning this fall, Ohio University undergraduate students will see a new American Civic Literacy (ACL) requirement reflected in their degree planning.

An aerial image of OHIO's Athens Campus that shows the newly renovated Clippinger Hall

OHIO Community

Concur travel booking system update

August 20, 2026 2 min

Ohio University's Concur travel booking experience is being updated in August as part of a change being made by Christopherson Business Travel (CBT), the University's travel management partner (TMC).

An Ohio University Police vehicle is parked near Wilson Hall on the College Green

OHIO Events

OUPD to offer active aggressor training sessions

August 20, 2026 1 min

As part of the Ohio University Police Department’s commitment to public safety education, the department will be hosting active aggressor training sessions during the fall semester.

student nurses sit behind registration table at blood drive

Community Events

Student Nurses Association hosts sixth blood drive

August 20, 2026 2 min

Nursing students at OHIO Southern have collected 196 blood donations since 2024. Their sixth Red Cross drive is Sept. 1 in the Riffe Rotunda.

A man works on a computer while sitting at a table outside

OHIO Community

What every OHIO employee should know about cybersecurity

August 20, 2026 1 min

Every day, employees handle sensitive information, use multiple systems, and make quick decisions that can either protect or expose university data.

Faculty conversations

Ask the Experts: American inheritance

August 19, 2026 5 min

We discuss the legacy of the Declaration of Independence with the organizers of OHIO’s upcoming conference celebrating the document’s 250th anniversary.