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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.

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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.

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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.

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Career Preparation

How to become a sustainability manager or consultant

April 16, 2026 8 min

Want to build a future-focused career? Learn how to become a sustainability manager or consultant and gain the skills organizations need today.

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.

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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.

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Supporting Students

Ohio University Libraries offers new resource for studying, research support

April 16, 2026 1 min

Ohio University Libraries encourages students, faculty and staff to try LibKey Nomad, a free browser extension that provides one-click access to full-text articles.

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OHIO Events

OHIO faculty invited to presentation on seeking external funding

April 16, 2026 1 min

The Office of Research Development at Ohio University will present “The Process of Seeking External Funding,” on Wednesday, April 22, from 2:30-4 p.m.

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Career Opportunities

Opening doors to nursing: OHIO Eastern students thrive through WVU Aspiring Nurse Program

April 15, 2026 4 min

By providing financial assistance, mentorship and clinical experience, the program is helping OHIO students overcome barriers, complete their degrees and transition into the healthcare workforce.

Alumni Success

Ohio University graduate Jamie Brown to speak at OHIO Chillicothe Graduation Recognition Ceremony

April 15, 2026 2 min

Jamie Brown, who specializes in peer support and workforce development for Sojourners Care Network, will deliver the keynote address for OHIO Chillicothe’s Graduation Recognition Ceremony.

Business Studies

The universal blueprint: How majoring in business studies supports careers in different industries

April 15, 2026 9 min

Explore how a broad business studies curriculum builds the transferable skills needed to navigate careers across all sectors.

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Music careers

From tour bus to tiny desk: How this Bobcat is making music a career

April 14, 2026 2 min

In this standalone episode of our Ask the Experts podcast, we speak to an OHIO alumnus and musician about building a creative network, touring with CAAMP and playing behind the Tiny Desk.