OHIO Online Stories

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Community Support

OHIO’s Cats’ Cupboard Food Pantry remains available to students and employees impacted by pause in SNAP benefits during federal government shutdown

A reminder that OHIO students and employees may visit Cats’ Cupboard food pantry, with locations in Athens and across our regional campuses, for fresh, frozen and shelf-stable food options. Pantry donations are also being accepted.

Ohio University online College Teaching Certificate helps you build college-level teaching skills, strengthen pedagogy, and earn credentials to advance your career in higher education.
College Teaching

Advance your academic career with Ohio University’s online college teaching certificate

Master college-level teaching with Ohio University’s online College Teaching Certificate. Gain pedagogical skills, practical experience, and the expertise to succeed in higher education instruction.

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Community Impact

Care That’s Rooted in Community

OHIO is addressing health disparities in Appalachia—and training students to do the same in rural settings statewide.

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Moving OHIO Forward

OHIO launches Innovation and Efficiency Awards, aims to increase financial flexibility and stability

New program aims to inspire employees across all campuses to embrace a culture of continuous improvement in order to build a stronger, more efficient and more mission-focused University.

Geology is rooted in hands-on exploration. Advance your earth science career with Ohio University's online Master of Science in Geological Sciences through OHIO Online.
OHIO Online

Online geology degrees: How modern technology is shaping geology careers today

From drones to data to discovery, geology is high-tech. OHIO’s online MS in Geological Sciences gives professionals and educators applied training to study Earth in new ways.

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National Recognitions

Ohio University, OHIO Online honored as transfer-friendly university for sixth consecutive year

This prestigious designation highlights institutions that excel in creating accessible pathways for transfer students who choose to continue their academic journeys.

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OHIO Community

OHIO employees invited to information sessions on online degree programs, educational benefits

Ohio University employees interested in starting an online graduate degree program are invited to two upcoming information sessions.

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Sports Administration

Once again, OHIO’s dual-degree sports administration program ranked best in the world

Ohio University’s dual MBA/MSA sports administration program is regularly named among the world’s best, with eight previous number one rankings bestowed by the international sports business intelligence service SportBusiness.

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Forever OHIO

OHIO grows enrollment to more than 30,000, including more than 8,000 new students

Ohio University total enrollment grew nearly four percent again this fall with 8,195 new students enrolling across our eight campuses and OHIO Online, including our largest, most high-achieving freshman class to date.

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OHIO Events

OHIO Online to host online education symposium on Oct. 10

The symposium will showcase the creativity, commitment and expertise of the Ohio University community while exploring how online education advances OHIO’s mission and strengthens the student experience. 

OHIO’s Emergency Nurse Practitioner certificate, launching in fall 2026, prepares FNPs for emergency care roles through hybrid coursework and clinical training.
Health

Ohio University to launch emergency nurse practitioner certificate in fall 2026

OHIO will launch a post-graduate Emergency Nurse Practitioner certificate in fall 2026, meeting demand for skilled emergency providers and expanding FNP opportunities through hybrid training.

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The OHIO Experience

What is relational advising and how does it benefit students?

Learn how Ohio University is embracing relational advising and what it means for OHIO Online students.

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First-gen students

How an OHIO Online degree is helping this first-generation student advance her career

Kim Brown started college twice before, but life kept pulling her in another direction. Now, as a full-time manager pursuing her degree through OHIO Online, she's finally found an education model that works around the realities of adult life, and not against them.

Ohio University's nationally ranked BSN to DNP program student earning their degree online and in clinical setting.
Rankings and Recognition

Ohio University’s online BSN to DNP program ranked No. 2 nationally by AllNurses.com

Nationally ranked No. 2, OHIO’s online BSN to DNP helps practicing nurses advance their careers, step into leadership roles, expand skills, and earn a top practice-focused doctorate in nursing.Ran

An OHIO Online student earning their online undergrad or grad degree through Ohio University's distinctive model.
OHIO Online

The OHIO Online advantage: A strategic model for accessible, high-impact online education

Ohio University offers a unique, balanced mix of online undergraduate and graduate programs taught by expert faculty and supported by strong services to serve learners at every stage of their journey.

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