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OHIO Learning Communities honors instructors, leaders, advocates

March 5, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Learning Communites Programs celebrated their Fall 2025 instructors, Learning Community leaders and advocates at the annual Learning Community Programs Awards.

OHIO Events

Damar Hamlin to deliver next Kennedy Lecture at OHIO on March 17

March 5, 2026 2 min

The Ohio University community is invited to the Kennedy Lecture on Tuesday, March 17, featuring National Football League player Damar Hamlin.

Three participants in the Leader Games Challenge wear Amazing Race shirts and look over information about the game while standing in Walter Rotunda

Student Opportunities

OHIO students race to the finish line in 'Amazing Race' event

March 4, 2026 6 min

The Walter Center for Strategic Leadership hosted the Leader Games Challenge on Feb. 13, transforming part of Ohio University into an action-packed competition inspired by “The Amazing Race.”

Student Research

Register now for Student Expo: OHIO employees, alumni invited to serve as judges

March 4, 2026 2 min

Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to participate in the 2026 Ohio University Student Expo, which will be held on Tuesday, April 7, in the Walter Fieldhouse.

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Exploring podcasts

From iPod to instruction: Our expert talks podcasts

March 4, 2026 2 min

Chris Stewart's interest in podcasts took him from listener to host to instructor. In the latest episode of our Ask the Experts podcast, we explore the history and enduring popularity of a medium we have come to love.

Faculty Expert

Esteemed researcher Dipayan Datta joins NQPI, Ohio University Chemistry and Biochemistry departments

March 4, 2026 2 min

Dr. Dipayan Datta joins Ohio University's NQPI to advance computational chemistry research and mentor students.

Athens International Film + Video Festival

Visiting filmmakers announced for 53rd Athens International Film + Video Festival

March 4, 2026 3 min

From April 13-19, 2026, the 53rd Athens International Film + Video Festival (AIFVF) will return to the Athena Cinema for a celebration of global cinema.

Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's February 2026 Newsmakers

March 4, 2026 3 min

Jessica Arquette, Madelyn Hill and Kerri Shaw were named faculty newsmakers for February 2026.

Tourism

Airbnb or hotel stay? Tourism expert shares what to consider before you book

March 4, 2026 5 min

As spring break travel ramps up, the choice between hotels and Airbnbs is less about which is better and more about which fits your trip. Tourism expert Sandy Chen explains how cost, convenience, safety and travel purpose should guide travelers’ booking decisions.

Geoff Dabelko and Sam Crowl hold the Faculty Sustainability Award that as presented to Dabelko

OHIO Community

Sustainability Awards nominations now being accepted

March 4, 2026 2 min

The awards recognize students, staff, faculty, departments and community members or organizations for their outstanding contributions to sustainability at Ohio University or in the local community.

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Faculty Experts

Sports betting surges during 2026 Winter Olympics, OHIO expert believes 2028 Summer Games will see more wagers

March 4, 2026 5 min

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina drew the largest U.S. audience for a Winter Games in more than a decade. Ohio University Professor and sports betting expert Jim Strode believes that increased wagers on Olympic events may be a contributor to this surge in viewership.

OHIO Events

Faculty artist Matt Fox brings 'Water’s Embrace' exhibit to OHIO Eastern Art Gallery

March 4, 2026 3 min

The exhibit highlights Matt Fox’s evolving artistic practice and will include a public reception on March 17, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at the Ohio University Eastern Art Gallery.

Faculty Expert

DOE Science Highlights Professor Saw Wai Hla’s Atomic-Scale Breakthrough

March 4, 2026 4 min

Professor Saw Wai Hla's groundbreaking atomic-scale imaging research, recognized by the DOE and prestigious awards, advances understanding and manipulation of rare earth elements critical to modern technology.

Community Impact

Efforts to promote prehistoric earthworks in region continue with OHIO research

March 3, 2026 5 min

The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks in Ohio gained recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023,

Student Success

OHIO Eastern student begins career with child protective services after returning to college

March 3, 2026 3 min

After stepping away from college for eight years, Aubrey Erbach returned to Ohio University Eastern to pursue a calling to social work inspired early in her marriage.