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Appalachian Stories of Resilience & Recovery Summit

Appalachian Stories of Resilience and Recovery Summit coming to OHIO Zanesville

August 27, 2026 2 min

Join OHIO Zanesville on Thursday, Sept. 3, for the Appalachian Stories of Resilience and Recovery Summit featuring keynote speaker Dr. Richard Greenlee, lived experiences and community connection.

Concerts on the Green

'Fall' in love with the music of OHIO with Concerts on the Green

August 24, 2026 2 min

This fall, the beauty of College Green will once again provide the backdrop for live music with Concerts on the Green, a free outdoor concert series showcasing the talents of students and faculty.

Health care Symposium

Nursing faculty, students invited to attend 2026 Jeri Milstead Policy Symposium in Dublin on Oct. 24

August 24, 2026 1 min

The College of Health Sciences and Professions School of Nursing is partnering with the American Nurses Association of Ohio to host the 2026 Jeri Milstead Policy Symposium on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Faculty conversations

Ask the Experts: American inheritance

August 19, 2026 5 min

We discuss the legacy of the Declaration of Independence with the organizers of OHIO’s upcoming conference celebrating the document’s 250th anniversary.

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OHIO Events

OHIO Chillicothe celebrates 80 years

August 3, 2026 4 min

Ohio University Chillicothe is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year with an open house celebration on Thursday, September 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

A group of students stand side-by-side, touching hands in a game

New Bobcats

Friends since BSO

July 10, 2026 4 min

It's not an official designation, but many students and alumni meet lifelong friends at Bobcat Student Orientation. This year's newest Ohio University students learn about college life, play games on South Green and forge friendships that might just last forever.

OHIO Events

OHIO Zanesville to host art show celebrating local history

May 28, 2026 3 min

Local author Jim Boyd explores the history of the Jaycee Golf Course through storytelling and artwork from nearly 50 local artists in a new community-centered book and exhibit on June 2.

International arts

Ghana’s culture minister visits OHIO to discuss the fusion of art, culture and innovation

May 27, 2026 4 min

The Honorable Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Ghana’s Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, delivered a keynote speech on the intersections of art, culture and innovation during her visit to OHIO’s Athens campus for the Global Arts Festival International Conference.

Ohio University Music Industry Summit 2026

OHIO Events

OHIO Music Industry Summit continues to draw students, alumni and professionals

May 12, 2026 4 min

The Ohio University Music Industry Summit returned for its eighth consecutive year featuring a diverse group of prominent artists and music industry professionals. The conference drew an eclectic group of attendees from OHIO students and alumni, to seasoned industry professionals, to high school students and everyone in between.

OHIO Events

OHIO’s College of Business to host 2026 Midwest Association for Information Systems Conference

May 6, 2026 3 min

The Midwest Association for Information Systems Conference is the premier information systems event in the Midwest and will bring together a vibrant community of academics, researchers, practitioners and students who are passionate about exploring the intersection of technology and business.

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.

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Experiental Learning

Playing for real: OHIO students tackle simulated disasters to build community resilience

April 29, 2026 4 min

The hands-on simulation challenged students from multiple majors to share resources and solve life-or-death problems during an intense, four-hour mock flood scenario.

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Celebrating literature

Finding voice and vision at the Spring Literary Festival

April 28, 2026 3 min

OHIO's 2026 Spring Literary Festival connected students with established authors through readings, conversations and personal interactions that made careers in writing feel more accessible. With firsthand experiences, the event shows how direct engagement with writers shapes students' perspectives on the professional writing world.

University Updates

OHIO leaders discuss Dynamic Strategy progress, share overview of University operating budget and more during April 9 ‘University Updates’

April 21, 2026 4 min

Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the fifth and final “University Updates” event of the academic year on Thursday, April 9.

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events

OHIO Chillicothe offers summer enrichment for children through Kids in College program

April 14, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe will host its annual Kids in College summer program from June 1–12, 2026. Each week, a new set of courses are offered in morning and afternoon sessions.