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Candid now available via University Libraries

May 27, 2026 2 min

Candid, an online directory of 1.9 million nonprofits offering $29 million in grants, is now available via Ohio University Libraries. Candid is available to all students, faculty, staff and community members.

An OHIO student walks in front of the College Gate, which has colorful flowers in front of it and colorful trees behind it, on a spring day

Experiential Learning

OHIO announces Spring 2026 Experiential Learning Stewardship Award recipients

May 19, 2026 3 min

These faculty and staff projects span a wide range of disciplines and experiential modalities on the Athens and regional campuses, including community engagement, research, internships and global learning.

Three OHIO students work on equipment in a nursing lab on OHIO's Athens Campus

Student Success

OHIO graduates largest class of nurses from Athens Campus

May 18, 2026 4 min

Ohio University’s School of Nursing graduated its largest class of nursing students from the Athens Campus recently, and now the graduates are moving into new careers.

Academic Excellence

OHIO announces spring semester 2026 student academic achievement lists

May 14, 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.

Cutler Hall is shown surrounded by colorful trees on a sunny day in the spring

OHIO Awards

Ohio University recognizes faculty, administrative leaders for excellence in community engagement

May 13, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s Center for Community Impact has announced the faculty and administrator winners of the 2025–26 Community Engaged Awards.

OHIO Lancaster graduates in caps and robes stand together outside for photos and to talk with each other

Student Success

Ohio University Lancaster celebrates Class of 2026 at Graduation Recognition Ceremony

May 8, 2026 6 min

Ohio University Lancaster celebrated the achievements of its Class of 2026 during the Graduation Recognition Ceremony, honoring students who completed degrees during the 2025–26 academic year.

An OHIO student works on manufacturing equipment at the Workforce Development Center while an OHIO faculty member stands nearby and shines a flashlight on the equipment.

Career Opportunities

Ohio University launches two new certificate programs in automation and mechatronics at Chillicothe campus

May 8, 2026 3 min

The Automation Technician and Mechatronics Technician certificates will be offered at OHIO Chillicothe starting in fall 2026.

Three OHIO graduates smile together while wearing their caps and gowns, standing outside after the Graduation Recognition Ceremony at Ohio University Lancaster

Class of 2026

Ohio University regional campuses celebrate Class of 2026

May 7, 2026 7 min

Ohio University’s regional campuses celebrated the Class of 2026 with Graduation Recognition Ceremonies held on April 30, 2026.

wide shot of Commencement at the Convocation Center as green confetti explodes over the graduating class of 2026

OHIO Commencement

Caps, gowns and confetti: Spring Commencement 2026

May 6, 2026 4 min

Ohio University honored the graduates of the Class of 2026 on May 1 and 2 for all they have accomplished, while also giving them advice as they begin the next steps in their journeys.

Several faculty awards are displayed on a table, including awards for Pamela Kaylor, Sarah Wyatt and Adam Rapp

Faculty Excellence

OHIO honors faculty for outstanding teaching, research, commitment to student success

April 22, 2026 9 min

The 2026 Faculty Recognition and Awards Ceremony celebrated the winners of numerous prestigious awards including the Presidential Teacher Award, Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and University Professor Award.

Cherry blossom trees lining the Hocking river

Class Notes

Spring 2026 Class Notes

April 21, 2026 1 min

See what fellow OHIO alumni have been up to in recent months.

OHIO Events

OHIO community invited to April ice cream social

April 10, 2026 1 min

Ohio University will host ice cream socials on the Athens and regional campuses from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21 to celebrate the end of the semester.

A group of OHIO students and faculty stand in front of an Ohio sign while at the Ohio Statehouse for Advocacy Day.

Student Opportunities

Ohio University social work students gain advocacy experience at Statehouse

April 9, 2026 5 min

More than 100 social work students from Ohio University’s five regional campuses and Athens’ main campus attended Advocacy Day on March 31 at the Vern Riffe Center in downtown Columbus.

An OHIO student presents research work at the OCTELA Conference

OHIO Research

Ohio University students, professor present research on AI and writing at state conference

April 2, 2026 3 min

OHIO students and faculty studied the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and student writing, and then presented their research at the Ohio Council of Teachers of English Language Arts conference.

Cherry blossoms frame a photo of the Convocation Center

Giving Day

One Day, One OHIO: Celebrate OHIO Giving Day 2026 on April 8 and donate to move OHIO forward

April 1, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s seventh annual Giving Day will take place April 8, 2026, engaging alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University to take part in giving to causes they feel most passionate about supporting.

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