Southern Campus Stories

Regional campus early childhood education majors gather at OHIO Chillicothe
Future Teachers

Regional campus early childhood and elementary education majors gather for annual EdFest event

Ohio University regional campus sophomore education majors gathered for the fourth annual EdFest, sponsored by the Patton College of Education, on Friday, October 3 at OHIO Chillicothe.

A view of Cutler Hall from College Green
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.

Ted Yoder Band pose with their instruments
Community Events

Tradition meets innovation as Ted Yoder kicks off ICA concert season at OHIO Southern

National dulcimer champion Ted Yoder opens the Ironton Council for the Arts’ 45th season at OHIO Southern on Sunday, Oct. 5, continuing a longstanding partnership to bring live music to the region.

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Award-Winning Students

Nursing graduate Kade Huff recognized for care, advocacy, leadership

Nursing graduate Kade Huff was one of two OHIO students honored with the DAISY Award, a national recognition of compassion, advocacy, leadership, and clinical skill.

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Community Impact

OHIO's regional campuses lead the way in rural education

Ohio University’s new Rural Schools Collaborative Hub highlights rural strengths, uniting campuses, educators, and communities to inspire future teachers through place-based learning.

College Green fall 2025 rankings
Rankings

Ohio University recognized as Ohio’s best value public university for the sixth consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report

Ohio University has once again ranked as the top public university in the state of Ohio for best value, according to U.S. News and World Report.

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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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Community Events

Explore the unknown: Paranormal phenomena workshop

Paranormal enthusiast Todd Martin to lead community education workshop exploring cryptids, aliens, ghosts and more at OHIO Southern.

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Community Events

Threads of Gratitude: A Quilts of Valor presentation at OHIO Southern

Ohio University Southern and Material Hugs quilting guild will honor local veterans with Quilts of Valor during Threads of Gratitude: A Veterans Day Tribute

Image of Blue Jacket and information about the Native Leaders of the Ohio Valley event
Community Events

Exploring Native American history in the Ohio Valley

Explore the legacies of Chief Blue Jacket and Tecumseh at OHIO Southern Nov. 14, 9 a.m.–noon. This special event will be part of Native American Heritage Month and America 250 Lawrence County.

Students walk up Richland Avenue in Athens during Welcome Week 2025
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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Community Events

Constitution Day at Ohio Southern brings history to life for high school students

High school juniors will explore the Constitution through interactive sessions and a mock trial during Ohio University Southern’s Constitution Day, part of the America 250 celebration.

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Community Events

Experts and advocates to lead Mental Health Conference at OHIO Southern

Free for students with CE credit available, this conference offers keynote talks and breakout sessions with practical tools to support mental health in schools, workplaces and communities.

The JED Campus Team meets to form subcommittees.
JED Campus

OHIO begins next phase of JED Campus student mental health and well-being initiative

During Summer 2025, OHIO’s JED campus team formed subcommittees that began meeting to implement the work of the four-year strategic plan.

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OHIO Announcements

OHIO’s emergency communications systems to undergo routine testing Friday, Sept. 5

The University periodically tests its emergency communications systems to ensure the notifications are working properly and to help familiarize its campus communities with how they will operate in an emergency.

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