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Leading from the podium: Teacher leadership roles for music educators with a master's degree

September 24, 2026 10 min

Mentoring, curriculum work, adjudicating and advocacy: a look at the leadership roles music teachers take on and how a master’s degree supports them.

An OHIO Football player celebrates in the end zone in front of a large crowd in Peden Stadium

OHIO Events

OHIO to celebrate Family Weekend with special events, performances

September 24, 2026 4 min

Family Weekend 2026, which will be held Sept. 25-27, will feature concerts and performances, a Bobcat Family Welcome, athletic events and a wide range of events for people of all ages.

An OHIO student holds balloons on Court Street

Forever OHIO

OHIO set to celebrate Homecoming 2026

September 24, 2026 5 min

The brick streets of Athens are about to be filled with generations of Bobcats once again as Ohio University celebrates Homecoming 2026.

OHIO Events

Survivor Advocacy Program invites OHIO community to Oct. 7 open house

September 24, 2026 2 min

The open house offers an opportunity to meet the SAP team, learn more about their confidential student support services and explore the program’s newly enhanced space in Lindley Hall

Jordan Herron stands in the Ohio University GRID Lab

Video

In a Nutshell: Exploring immersive technology inside the GRID Lab

September 24, 2026 1 min

What does it take to create a virtual world you can see, hear and move through? From immersive audio and 360-degree cameras to motion capture and virtual reality, Ohio University’s GRID Lab gives students access to the technology and hands-on experiences bringing those worlds to life.

A look down the sidewalks of OHIO's West Green.

OHIO Community

Tips for keeping residential spaces dry and healthy during humid weather

September 24, 2026 3 min

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that molds are found in virtually every environment, and they can thrive in warm, humid places, including our residence halls and University buildings.

Supporting Students

Finding your fit: THRIVE Week connects students to support

September 24, 2026 5 min

During THRIVE Week, OHIO students had multiple opportunities to focus on their well-being, from mental health resources and student organizations to activities across campus.

Athena Cinema

Athena Cinema announces fall film series and special events

September 24, 2026 7 min

The Athena Cinema is proud to announce an exciting lineup of Fall 2026 programming, including its annual Appalachian Stories Film Series and Sustainability Film Series, as well as new events.

Promotional image for Festival of the Hills

Community Events

Ohio University Southern marks 70 years with Festival of the Hills

September 24, 2026 4 min

Ohio University Southern marks 70 years with Festival of the Hills, a free celebration Oct. 10 featuring live music, a cruise-in, an art show, quilts and dozens of local vendors, plus a look back at how the campus got its start.

students talking in classroom with instructor

Online Graduate Programs

How an online M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction prepares teachers for National Board Certification

September 23, 2026 5 min

How a master’s in curriculum and instruction builds the evidence, reflection and differentiation skills that the four National Board components assess.

Alumni Leaders

OHIO graduate’s law enforcement resume a major asset for Scripps School, Voinovich Academy

September 23, 2026 6 min

John Born’s 33-year career with the state culminated with service as director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, a position he held for six years in former Gov. John Kasich’s administration.

Experiential Learning

Urban planning and sustainability students share their summer stories

September 23, 2026 8 min

Seizing the opportunity to participate in internships and research, these OHIO students applied their classroom learning to municipal projects, environmental improvement...and even a World Cup match.

The students in OHIO's one-year MPA program stand together for a photo at the welcome reception

OHIO Community

Voinovich School reception kicks off another year of serving communities, making positive change

September 23, 2026 3 min

The event was an opportunity to connect and engage with the school’s mission of strengthening local communities and improving lives through expertise in public service.

Students conduct experiments in the Chemistry Building’s Organic Chemistry Teaching Lab

Online Graduate Programs

How long does it take to earn an online master's in chemistry while working full-time?

September 22, 2026 5 min

Finish an online chemistry master’s in as few as three semesters, or take one seven-week course at a time. See how Ohio University’s M.S. fits a full-time job.

Students in scrubs attend to manikin in hospital bed

Career Opportunities

Ohio University Lancaster opens applications for its first associate degree nursing class

September 22, 2026 5 min

Ohio University Lancaster is accepting applications for its first associate degree nursing class, which starts in January. The priority deadline is Oct. 1.