Eastern Campus Stories

Representatives of the Southern Wayne Advocacy Council stand with their award with representatives from Ohio University
Community Partners

From old-growth forests to first-grade classrooms, regional campus partners honored at Engage OHIO

November 9, 2026 7 min

Partners from all five regional campuses, along with faculty and staff from OHIO Lancaster and OHIO Southern, were honored Nov. 5 at the Engage OHIO Community Engagement Awards.
Angie Hannahs, The ECO Center Director of Operations
Community Partners

From student to community leader: OHIO alumna helps connect campus and community through ECO Center

November 9, 2026 7 min

The renovated facility on the Ohio University Eastern campus is expanding access to dining, health care, education and community programming throughout the Ohio Valley.
Hiromi Katayama
OHIO Events

OHIO Eastern Art Gallery to feature Japanese artist Hiromi Katayama in Creative Confluence exhibition

November 3, 2026 2 min

Inspired by nature and Japanese cultural heritage, the exhibition offers students and community members an opportunity to explore traditional Japanese art. A free artist reception will be held Nov. 16.

Cutler Hall is shown surrounded by colorful trees, with hilldsides in the background in this aerial image
Faculty Experts

Fall has been filled with political ads this year, but what makes them effective?

October 29, 2026 10 min

OHIO faculty experts discuss negative political advertisements, why there are so many political ads of all kinds this fall and keys to strong campaign messages.
OHIO representative stand with community partner award winners, who are holding their awards
Community Partners

Ohio University to bring campus, community together for Engage OHIO 2026 Symposium

October 20, 2026 3 min

Ohio University will host the 2026 Engage OHIO: Community and Place-based Engagement Symposium on Nov. 5–6 at the Ohio University Inn and Conference Center.
Image features the words "Start up Stories and Strategies" in a green font on a white background, with lime green and blue curved lines on the bottom right side
Community Events

Startup Stories and Strategies returns to Ohio University Eastern Nov. 12

October 13, 2026 4 min

Startup Stories and Strategies is designed to introduce students and community members to entrepreneurs who are building successful businesses and careers close to home.

Oglebay Institute's Beauty and the Beast Youth Ballet Cast October 2026
Community Events

Oglebay Institute's 'Beauty and the Beast' comes to Ohio University Eastern Oct. 26

October 1, 2026 2 min

Oglebay Institute’s School of Dance Youth Ballet Company will bring “Beauty and the Beast” to Ohio University Eastern on Oct. 26, offering the community an evening of dance, storytelling and cultural enrichment.
Gavin Paisley
Student Success

OHIO Eastern nursing student recognized for commitment to patient care

September 21, 2026 4 min

Gavin Paisley is being recognized for his commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care through a DAISY Award nomination and selection for the WVU Medicine Aspiring Nurse Program at Wheeling Hospital.
A park bench basks in the sun on OHIO's Athens Campus
Student Success

OHIO announces summer semester 2026 student academic achievement lists

September 17, 2026 2 min

At the end of each semester, Ohio University’s undergraduate students are evaluated based on their semester GPA and hours to determine placement on the President’s List, Dean’s List or Provost’s List.
OHIO students stand together outside on a warm summer day while looking out across a valley
Student Opportunities

Students gain hands-on experience through programs funded by Experiential Learning Stewardship Grants

September 17, 2026 9 min

OHIO faculty and staff from all campuses are creating new opportunities for students to connect classroom learning with hands-on experience with the help of Experiential Learning Stewardship Grants.
The Marching 110 performs on College Green as part of the campus involvement fair
Welcome Week

Back in the Bobcat groove

September 3, 2026 4 min

Fall semester 2026 kicked off with annual Welcome Week festivities, providing new and returning students with a glimpse of what's in store for another amazing year at OHIO.
Students enjoy Welcome Week convocation.
Forever OHIO

OHIO welcomes nearly 7,700 new students across all campuses and online

August 27, 2026 5 min

Increased interest in professional fields, continued momentum in Athens undergraduate enrollment, rising four-year graduation rate and growing College Credit Plus enrollments demonstrate students’ focus on return on investment.

Appalachian Stories of Resilience & Recovery Summit
Community Events

Appalachian Stories of Resilience and Recovery Summit coming to OHIO Zanesville

August 27, 2026 2 min

Join OHIO Zanesville on Thursday, Sept. 3, for the Appalachian Stories of Resilience and Recovery Summit featuring keynote speaker Dr. Richard Greenlee, lived experiences and community connection.
Welcome Week, August 20-30, 2026
Welcome Week

Welcome home, Bobcats: Welcome Week to feature events for new, returning students

August 20, 2026 5 min

Ohio University invites all students to celebrate the beginning of the new academic year during Welcome Week 2026.
Captina Conservancy Duck Dash 2026 - Hundreds of yellow rubber ducks floating down a creek bed of water.
Student Experiences

Learning through service: OHIO Eastern students support conservation, community at Captina Duck Dash

August 7, 2026 5 min

The Duck Dash event exemplified how Ohio University Eastern students from different academic disciplines are applying their classroom knowledge in meaningful ways through community partnerships.
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