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

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.

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.

Student Success

From inspiration to impact: Preparing to lead the next generation

April 17, 2026 4 min

Inspired by a family of educators and strengthened through hands-on classroom experiences, William Smith is preparing to begin his teaching career in Belmont County.

An OHIO faculty member talks to a group of students while standing outside on a paved bike path or small road, while some students stand in the grass

Professional Development

Center for Community Impact announces Fall 2026 Community-Engaged Scholars Program

April 17, 2026 2 min

OHIO's Center for Community Impact is recruiting for the Fall 2026 Community-Engaged Scholars Program, a cohort-based training that prepares instructors to integrate service-learning into their courses.

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OHIO Community

Students, faculty, staff invited to participate in internet safety training

April 17, 2026 1 min

The Ohio University Information Security Office and University Compliance have created a resource to help students, faculty and staff stay safe online.

Student Success

Field fair prepares Ohio University Chillicothe social work students for practical experiences

April 17, 2026 3 min

Ohio University Chillicothe social work majors recently participated in a social work field fair to connect with community and governmental agencies and learn about areas of social work practice.

OHIO Community

Learn more about OHIO’s Information Security Committee

April 17, 2026 1 min

The Information Security Governance Standing Committee is charged annually by the IT Leadership Team and is empowered to inform strategy and decision rights for all University information security matters.

Peden Stadium, the OHIO campus and the city of Athens are shown in this aerial image

OHIO Announcements

Reminder: 2026-27 Benefits Open Enrollment for OHIO employees

April 17, 2026 2 min

The 2026-27 annual Benefits Open Enrollment period is currently underway for Ohio University employees, and several information sessions will be held for faculty and staff.

Students enter campus through the College Gateway.

Advancing OHIO

Ohio University Board of Trustees approves naming of David N. Keck Center for Applied Mathematics

April 17, 2026 3 min

Designed to strengthen Ohio University’s leadership in applied mathematics, the Keck Center will support student success, faculty excellence and innovative research through an integrated framework that includes increased support for undergraduate and graduate students, endowed faculty positions, interdisciplinary collaboration and discretionary funding for emerging initiatives.

Faculty Excellence

Gao reimagines materials chemistry with NSF CAREER Award

April 16, 2026 3 min

Dr. Wenyang Gao, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Ohio University, has received a prestigious CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation’s Division of Materials Research.

Community Engagement

“Cooking for Athens: Seasoned with Love” brings community together to share meals and fight food insecurity

April 16, 2026 5 min

The community will come together April 18–19 for “Cooking for Athens: Seasoned with Love” an event combining hands-on food preparation, learning and support for residents experiencing food insecurity.

Chubb Hall is shown with colorful trees in front of the building, the building has the words "Chubb Hall" and "The Edwin-Watts-Chubb Library" on the wall

Supporting Students

Learn more about recent changes to federal student financial aid programs

April 16, 2026 1 min

The OHIO Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships has created a web resource to explain how the changes will impact prospective and current undergraduate and graduate students.

OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to April 20 lecture on struggle for Black voting rights in 1800s Ohio

April 16, 2026 1 min

All students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to the Central Region Humanities Center Spring Lecture on Monday, April 20.