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Ohio University announces Spring 2027 Commencement schedule

September 1, 2026 1 min

As previously announced, OHIO is expanding its Spring Commencement ceremonies to three undergraduate ceremonies. The additional undergraduate ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 2, 2027.

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OHIO Online Programs

What jobs can you have with an online integrated healthcare studies degree?

September 1, 2026 4 min

Turn your allied health associate degree into a bachelor's online at Ohio University and prepare for leadership, advocacy, and department management roles.

Bobcat Creators

Ohio University launches Bobcat Creators Ambassador applications

September 1, 2026 2 min

Applications to become a Bobcat Creator are now open. Don't miss your opportuntiy to contribute your creative ideas to OHIO's social media!

Student Success

Ohio University’s Sigma Delta Pi Chapter named an “Honor Chapter” for ninth consecutive year

September 1, 2026 2 min

Ohio University’s Pi Rho/Tau of Ohio Chapter of the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society has been named an “Honor Chapter” for its outstanding activities during the 2025-26 academic year.

An OHIO student hands a card to a Cats Cupboard employee while at a desk at the food pantry

Supporting Students

Cats’ Cupboard providing food access to students, strong community partnerships

September 1, 2026 5 min

Ohio University and the Basic Needs Programs offer a variety of support open to all students, including the Cats’ Cupboard food pantry.

OHIO representatives stand outside of a building at the Universidad de San Andrés in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Student Opportunities

CIBED strengthens global network with presence on six continents

September 1, 2026 3 min

OHIO's Center for International Business Education and Development (CIBED) is proud to announce its return to South America through a new partnership with Universidad de San Andrés in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Student Research

OHIO Chillicothe student reconnects with ancestral language through UC Berkeley research program

September 1, 2026 3 min

OHIO Chillicothe junior Ana Frease conducted research on the Coast Miwok language this summer through the Breath of Life Archival Institute for Indigenous California Languages.

Ohio University Libraries

Ohio University Libraries launches Research Services workshops

September 1, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Libraries is excited to announce a new workshop series highlighting Library tools and services that can help support students and faculty throughout every stage of the research process.

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Medical Education

Immersive program strengthens medical students’ commitment to underserved communities

August 31, 2026 6 min

Before anatomy labs, exams and long nights of studying begin, a group of incoming Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine students spends three days on what is essentially a listening tour.

Ohio Rep. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio looks at mannequin in clinical skills training

Medical Education

Ohio lawmakers experience life as medical students during Heritage College’s first ‘DO for a Day’

August 31, 2026 7 min

The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine invited state lawmakers to step into the shoes of medical students through a new program called “DO for a Day."

Graduate research

Office of Research Compliance launches peer-to-peer IRB mentoring program to support graduate student researchers

August 31, 2026 3 min

The Office of Research Compliance is launching a new program designed to strengthen support for graduate students conducting human subjects research.

Declaration of Independence

Ohio University and the Athens community mark 250 years of the United States with “Re-Declaration”

August 31, 2026 2 min

Artists and community members from across Athens County will join members of the College of Fine Arts on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m. for “The Re-Declaration of Independence."

Collective Bargaining

Ohio University, UAOU reach important milestone in faculty collective bargaining negotiations

August 29, 2026 1 min

While there is still work to be done before an agreement is reached, the University remains actively engaged in the bargaining process and focused on reaching a contract that supports faculty while advancing OHIO’s academic mission and long-term institutional success.

Online Graduate Programs

What an online M.S. in Chemistry can do for your career

August 28, 2026 4 min

Is an online chemistry master's worth it? See how Ohio University's flexible, no-GRE program fits working chemists and dual-enrollment science teachers.

Paint The Town Green - Ohio University - Homecoming 2026

Forever OHIO

Paint the Town Green 2026: Celebrate Homecoming across campus

August 28, 2026 1 min

Whether you're decorating a residence hall, office or shared space, Paint the Town Green is your chance to celebrate Homecoming, show off your OHIO spirit and help paint campus green and white.