Southern Campus Stories

OHIO Giving Day 2025 - April 2
Giving Day

OHIO Giving Day is set for April 2: Donate to make a difference

Ohio University’s sixth Giving Day kicks off at midnight on Wednesday, April 2, inviting alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends to celebrate all Ohio University has been and is, by giving to the funds that matter most to you and to current and future Bobcats. Our goal this year is 3,110 donors. Together, we can ensure OHIO’s next era is the best one yet.

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Community Engagement

Ohio University Southern and Scioto County Aspire launch PRISM Program to strengthen workforce skills

Free 8-week PRISM training at Ohio University Southern helps adults build retail, customer service, and logistics skills with industry-recognized credentials.

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Electronic Media

Students celebrate storytelling, creativity at EMPixx high school media competition

Ohio University Southern hosted the 2025 EMPixx Media Competition on March 21, celebrating student creativity with 101 entries from 8 schools and a keynote by alumni from MyTown TV.

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OHIO Events

Ohio University Chillicothe to host Association for University Regional Campuses of Ohio (AURCO) Annual Conference

Ohio University Chillicothe will host the 31st annual conference for the Association for University Regional Campuses of Ohio (AURCO) April 11-12.

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Alumni Success

Creating space for creativity: OHIO Southern graduate expands local opportunities

Ohio University Southern alumnus Bill Tussey expands art access, creating space for local artists to exhibit and perform in non-traditional venues across the region.

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Community Events

Tim Warfield Quartet brings live jazz to Ohio University Southern

The Tim Warfield Quartet performs at Ohio University Southern on April 4 at 7 p.m., presented by OUS, Jazz Alive, and Lawrence Economic Development Corporation, made possible by a POWER Grant.

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Community Engagement

Legendary jazz pianist Russ Kassoff to perform in Ironton

OHIO Southern, Rotary and Ironton Council for the Arts will bring legendary pianist Russ Kassoff to campus in May. Kassoff has performed with Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli, Carly Simon, and on Broadway.

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OHIO Events

Ohio University Southern to host Virtual Envision Access Conference

OHIO Southern’s Virtual Envision Access Conference on March 7 will equip educators with strategies to support neurodivergent learners through strength-based learning and equitable education practices.

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Community Service

Ohio University Southern’s Student Social Work Association mobilizes for flood relief

Ohio University Southern’s Student Social Work Association is collecting donations for Kentucky and West Virginia flood relief. Urgent needs include heaters, blankets, water, food and cleaning supplies.

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OHIO Events

Artist Jerry Johnson brings decades of experience to OHIO Southern gallery

Ohio University Southern hosts an exhibit featuring artist Jerry Johnson’s striking acrylic portraits, on display in Dingus 111 through March 6 as part of its Black History Month programming.

Panel discussion & film screening of Free for All: The Public Library Thursday, Mar 27 at OHIO Southern
OHIO Events

Ohio University Southern to host screening of 'Free for All: The Public Library'

Ohio University Southern will host a free screening of Free for All: The Public Library on March 27 at 5:30 p.m., followed by a panel discussion with regional library leaders.

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Community Engagement

Nominations now being accepted for Outstanding Community Partner Awards

Ohio University students, faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate external partners who advance student success, contribute to resilient communities, and develop lifelong engaged citizens.

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Alumni Leaders

Ohio University Southern seeks nominations for 2025 Dr. Dan Evans Alumni Leadership Award

Ohio University Southern is accepting nominations for the 2025 Dr. Dan Evans Alumni Leadership Award, recognizing graduates for outstanding leadership and service. Submit nominations by March 17.

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Academic Achievement

OHIO announces fall semester 2024 student academic achievement lists

Ohio University is proud to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of more than 10,900 students who qualified for the President’s, Provost’s or Dean’s Lists, across all of OHIO’s campuses, for fall semester 2024.

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Black History Month

Student trip to National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Ohio University Southern and Ohio Appalachian Educational Opportunity Center providing free trip to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center on Feb. 28.

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