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Registration now open for Faculty as Mentors certification program

August 7, 2026 1 min

The Faculty as Mentors faculty development certification program recognizes the central role of faculty mentorship in fostering student success and advancing OHIO’s Dynamic Strategy.

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Outstanding Employees

OHIO Business Service Center honors employees

August 7, 2026 1 min

The OHIO Business Service Center held its second annual Employee Appreciation event on July 8.

Ohio Alert Testing

OHIO’s emergency communications systems to undergo testing Friday, Aug. 14

August 7, 2026 1 min

The University periodically tests its emergency communications systems to ensure its notification systems are working properly and to help familiarize its campus communities with how OHIO will communicate in an emergency.

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OHIO Community

What you need to know about securely destroying data

August 7, 2026 1 min

The process of securely erasing data from a device is referred to as sanitizing digital media. This is an important step in the proper handling of sensitive data stored on computers, USB drives, phones, etc.

OHIO Community

OHIO to host reception for Vice President Lyn Redington on Aug. 10

August 6, 2026 1 min

Ohio University will host a reception for Vice President of Student Affairs Lyn Redington on Monday, Aug. 10.

Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's July 2026 Newsmakers

August 6, 2026 4 min

Jacob Hiler, Andrea Richard, Sandy Chen, Jacqueline Yahn and Angela Hillman were named newsmakers for July 2026.

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Teaching Excellence

OHIO faculty invited to register for Ramp Up to Instruction sessions

August 6, 2026 1 min

Before each fall semester, Ramp Up to Instruction offers Ohio University faculty dedicated time to enhance upcoming courses.

Alumni Leaders

McCament continues history of service to OHIO with membership on Voinovich School Advisory Board

August 6, 2026 4 min

Benny McCament parlayed a Master of Science in Environmental Studies degree from OHIO into a successful career with the state and now a leadership role with a key federal advocacy group on mining issues.

Ohio University Press

Ohio University Press receives gift to support global scholarship in African Studies

August 6, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Press is pleased to announce a generous gift from Steve Howard, OHIO director emeritus of African Studies, to support the publication of scholarship in African studies.

Dedicated Faculty

MPA Professor Holly Raffle finds reward in community prevention efforts, watching OHIO students advance healthy initiatives

August 6, 2026 6 min

Dr. Holly Raffle came back to OHIO for what she thought was going to be a year and never left – much to the benefit of community prevention programs and the students she has mentored over the years.

Board of Trustees

OHIO Board of Trustees to discuss strategic priorities, statewide partnerships and campus investments during Aug. 13 meeting

August 6, 2026 4 min

The Board of Trustees will convene Thursday, Aug. 13, at OHIO's Dublin Integrated Education Center for its August meeting, where the Board will receive updates on the University's Dynamic Strategy.

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Student Research

Heritage College students explore research through summer fellowship

August 5, 2026 4 min

For medical student Adeel Koshal, summer research offered an opportunity to help answer scientific questions while contributing to work that could one day improve people’s lives.

Student Success

OHIO musical theater graduate found more than competition on the stage at Lincoln Center

August 5, 2026 4 min

Ohio University musical theater graduate Jacob Simmons took the stage at New York City’s Lincoln Center as one of 10 finalists in the American Pops Orchestra NextGen National vocal competition. Beyond the performance, the experience gave Simmons a chance to learn from fellow performers and industry professionals while embracing a perspective on success rooted in joy, growth and celebrating others.

Career Services

OHIO Online launches new virtual Career Hub

August 5, 2026 4 min

OHIO Online’s Career Services recently launched the Career Hub – a new, virtual space in Canvas for online students to explore career support offerings.

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Community Partners

Sugar Bush Foundation to host Community and University Idea Sharing Event ahead of 2027–2028 funding cycle

August 4, 2026 2 min

The Sugar Bush Foundation will host a Community and University Idea Sharing event on Friday, Aug. 28, ahead of opening its 2027–2028 funding cycle.