Lancaster Campus Stories

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.
OHIO Ice Cream Social
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.
Individuals dance together while music plays and one person wears a costume
Student Experiences

OHIO social work students dive into Costa Rican culture, community service

March 30, 2026 5 min

A group of social work and interdisciplinary students from the Athens and regional campuses participated in a cultural immersion and service-learning experience in Costa Rica during Spring Break 2026.

Students hold up an Ohio University sign during a football game.
Homecoming

Ohio University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 5-10

March 24, 2026 2 min

Homecoming Week 2026 will culminate Oct. 10 with OHIO’s annual Homecoming parade, football game against Central Michigan
a group of 11 students and faculty members (total) in front of the Tower Bridge in London
Study away

From place to pedagogy

March 23, 2026 3 min

Two Ohio University education students share how the UK Storytelling in Education program inspired them to use more immersive storytelling techniques and cultural insights in their classrooms.
Martha Tanedo
Outstanding Employees

Martha Tanedo to retire after 17 years of service at Ohio University

March 23, 2026 2 min

Martha Tanedo, assistant director of financial aid advising, will retire June 1, 2026, after more than 17 years of service at Ohio University.

An aerial image of Ohio University and Athens, Ohio in the Fall
Career Opportunities

Ohio University advances semiconductor workforce training through equipment donated by Intel

March 3, 2026 2 min

Ohio University has strengthened its efforts to prepare students for careers in Ohio's growing semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors with the addition of equipment donated Intel Corporation.
The set on stage for the play, "Leading Ladies"
OHIO Events

OHIO Lancaster Theatre to present ‘Leading Ladies’ and ‘right before i go’ in March

February 26, 2026 4 min

The Ohio University Lancaster Theatre will present two productions this March in the Wagner Theatre, located in Brasee Hall. The performances are open to the OHIO community and the public.
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