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OHIO undergraduate, graduate students form the backbone of the Summer Arts Program

October 7, 2026 5 min

Students unite with faculty and staff to provide meaningful arts education to campers of all ages, from elementary school to recent high school graduates.

Alumni Leaders

Regional leader supports local communities, expands energy solutions

October 7, 2026 3 min

To Jessica Armold, the term "rewarding" not only describes her job with the Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council, but also her time in OHIO's Master of Sustainability, Security and Resilience Program.

Alumni Leaders

Renner’s government experience key to assisting Voinovich School Advisory Board

October 7, 2026 4 min

Ohio University graduate Stephen A. Renner found a calling in public service, which he performs day and night on a regular basis.

Nursing Alumni

A new perspective on nursing: Southern OHIO graduate on becoming a nurse at the start of a pandemic, battling his own illness

October 7, 2026 6 min

OHIO Southern nursing alumnus Matt Jeffers wrote a memoir about working in intensive care through COVID-19, surviving stage 3C colon cancer, and what came after.

Cans of the Jackie O's Rufus craft beer are shown on the football field in Peden Stadium

Community Partners

Ohio Athletics and Jackie O’s Brewery introduce Rufus, the first officially licensed Bobcat-branded craft beer

October 6, 2026 3 min

Jackie O’s and Ohio Athletics will celebrate the release of Rufus on Thursday, Oct. 8, and the branded Rufus cans will be available across Peden Stadium for fans attending Saturday’s Homecoming game.

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OHIO Events

Ohio University School of Music to host Popular Music Day on Oct. 17

October 6, 2026 3 min

High school singers, instrumentalists, beatmakers and other contemporary musicians are invited to experience college-level popular music-making firsthand at OHIO's Popular Music Day on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Art Exhibition

London-based artist Celia Pym brings interactive “Mending” exhibition to Ohio University’s Trisolini Gallery

October 6, 2026 2 min

Ohio University’s Trisolini Gallery will become an active mending workshop Oct. 19 through Nov. 6 as London-based artist Celia Pym brings her interactive exhibition, “Mending,” to Athens.

Faculty Recognition

Heritage College Clinical Professor Amber Healy appointed to national PCORI Governing Board

October 6, 2026 2 min

Amber Healy, D.O., clinical professor at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, has been appointed to the Governing Board of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.

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OHIO Events

Andrew Zimmern to speak at OHIO on Oct. 19 as part of Kennedy Lecture Series

October 5, 2026 2 min

Andrew Zimmern is an Emmy-winning and James Beard Award-winning television host, chef, author and food advocate. The Oct. 19 Kennedy Lecture is free and open to the public.

OU is shown along with several clothing items with OU and OHIO logos on them

Forever OHIO

Ohio University introduces new ‘OU’ mark for use on fan merchandise

October 5, 2026 2 min

As part of Ohio University’s move earlier this year to a one-logo system featuring the arched OHIO, the University has introduced a new “OU” mark, embracing a longstanding fan affinity for the familiar moniker.

Collective Bargaining

OHIO, UAOU continue progress in faculty collective bargaining negotiations

October 2, 2026 1 min

Negotiations will continue in October, with three bargaining sessions currently scheduled throughout the month. The University looks forward to building on the progress made thus far as both parties continue working toward a first collective bargaining agreement.

OHIO Athletics

Ohio Athletics announces five-year apparel partnership with Nike beginning in July 2027

October 2, 2026 2 min

The new agreement will provide Ohio University fans and alumni with the best footwear, uniforms and apparel that allows them to proudly wear the iconic Nike swoosh. Nike will exclusively outfit all 16 athletic programs beginning in July 2027.

OHIO Research

Research Division invites OHIO faculty, staff to Oct. 7 webinar

October 2, 2026 1 min

During the webinar, Sam Gussman-Toh will discuss the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) and its Emerging Health Innovators initiative.

OHIO Announcements

OHIO community invited to open forums for dean search finalists

October 2, 2026 1 min

Ohio University will host open forums for the four finalists in October and November, and all students, faculty and staff are invited to attend in person or online.

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OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to Business Service Center open house on Oct. 7

October 2, 2026 1 min

The OHIO Business Service Center will hold an Informational Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 2-4 p.m. in the Lindley Hall first floor reception area.