Southern Campus Stories

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OHIO Awards

Ohio University recognizes faculty, administrative leaders for excellence in community engagement

May 13, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s Center for Community Impact has announced the faculty and administrator winners of the 2025–26 Community Engaged Awards.
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Class of 2026

Ohio University Southern celebrates Class of 2026 at Graduation Recognition Ceremony

May 13, 2026 6 min

Ohio University Southern celebrated its newest graduates at the annual Graduation Recognition Ceremony.
Students stand outdoors in small groups with clip boards
Community Events

Lawrence County students trade classrooms for the forest

May 11, 2026 5 min

Nearly 100 Lawrence County students spent a day testing water, studying soil, identifying wildflowers and cleaning up Wayne National Forest — and earned service hours doing it.
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.
Row of students in white coats looking at program during pinning ceremony
Class of 2026

Ohio University Southern celebrates BSN Class of 2026 with Pinning Ceremony

May 5, 2026 4 min

Eleven nurses received their pins April 30 as Ohio University Southern celebrated the BSN Class of 2026 with reflections on compassion, community, and the calling of the profession.
Cherry blossom trees lining the Hocking river
Class Notes

Spring 2026 Class Notes

April 21, 2026 1 min

See what fellow OHIO alumni have been up to in recent months.
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.
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.
two female students drawing, one male teacher overlooking their work
Community Impact

Two Appalachian Ohio teachers receive 2026 grants for place-based learning projects

February 26, 2026 3 min

Funded through the Ohio Rural Teacher Fellowship program, the grants will be implemented in spring 2026 and reflect the ongoing impact of regional higher education partnerships in strengthening rural education.
Professor Michael Schor
OHIO Community

Honoring a life of impact: Professor Michael Schor

February 18, 2026 4 min

Ohio University Eastern is honoring the life and legacy of Professor Michael “Mike” Schor, whose dedication to students and commitment to higher education left a lasting imprint across the University.
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