OHIO Online Stories

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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.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Darrell Fawley
Forever OHIO

Fawley to share with Online Program graduates how his OHIO education helped his career

April 23, 2026 3 min

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Darrell Fawley earned a Master’s Degree in History and an Executive Master of Public Administration from Ohio University and is currently working toward a doctoral degree.
School counselor
School counseling

Online, on purpose: Building the next generation of school counselors

April 14, 2026 6 min

The first OHIO Online school counseling cohort will graduate this spring, bringing more qualified school counselors to Ohio schools.

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Job hunting

OHIO Online’s Career Services launches a new AI tool to make job searches easier

April 2, 2026 4 min

This spring, OHIO Online’s Career Services is partnering with the Ohio University's Alumni Association to launch a new AI tool that will revolutionize how students and alumni approach their job search. This free tool is a highly specialized career chatbot called Theo. With a little input from the user, Theo can customize resumes, cover letters, and suggest ideal job opportunities within minutes.

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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.
Spring Cutler Hall
Career Services

OHIO Online Career Services launching new AI tool during spring semester

March 25, 2026 5 min

OHIO Online Career Services is partnering with the Ohio University Alumni Association to launch a new AI tool that will revolutionize how students and alumni approach their job searches.

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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
Spring campus beauty photo
OHIO Events

OHIO faculty, staff invited to Peer Assessment in Online Courses event on March 20

March 5, 2026 1 min

The next Online @ OHIO Innovators Huddle will be held virtually on Friday, March 20 and will feature the topic Peer Assessment in Online Courses.
AI Symposium
Rankings

Ohio University’s Online MBA in Artificial Intelligence ranked 11th nationally

February 23, 2026 3 min

OHIO's Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Artificial Intelligence has been ranked 11th in the nation in the 2026 Best Online MBA in Artificial Intelligence rankings by MastersInAI.org.
A woman in an OU t-shirt sitting down using a laptop.
Student Success

Meeting the online learner where they are: Inside OHIO’s strategy for connection and support

February 19, 2026 3 min

By leveraging Canvas for community building and developing new AI-powered career resources, OHIO is tackling the isolation of asynchronous learning.
Girl studying by window
OHIO Online

An honors on-ramp for online learners: Rethinking access, readiness, and belonging

February 11, 2026 5 min

"Honors education" and "fully online learning" may not be phrases often seen together in higher education settings. Ohio University is aiming to change that.
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Rankings

OHIO Online programs continue to climb in veteran rankings

February 4, 2026 6 min

OHIO’s continuous rise in the rankings demonstrates its dedication not only to veterans, but also to other military-affiliated students. In addition to high-quality online programs and experienced faculty, increased support from the Veterans and Military Student Services Center and efforts from OHIO Online staff also play a huge role in this success.
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OHIO Events

OHIO faculty, staff invited to participate in Finding Joy in Online Teaching event on Feb. 20

January 30, 2026 1 min

The first Online @ OHIO Innovators Huddle will be held virtually on Friday, Feb. 20, beginning at 10 a.m. and will focus on Finding Joy in Online Teaching.

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Rankings

U.S. News ranks OHIO Online Bachelor’s programs in national top 30; Veteran and other programs among Ohio’s best

January 29, 2026 5 min

Ohio University’s Online Bachelor’s programs ranked overall among the nation’s best in the latest U.S. News & World Report “Best Online Programs,” placing 29th nationally and third in Ohio.
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Education and Career Options

How to become an interior designer: education, experience and career steps

January 22, 2026 5 min

Learn how to become an interior designer, including education requirements, key skills, career paths, and what to expect in this creative profession.
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