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A male and female walking next to each other walking down a sidewalk, outside the rear entrance to Ohio University Eastern Shannon Hall

Ohio University Eastern to host free community social work event March 5

February 19, 2026 2 min

The free, community-focused event will feature a continuing education presentation, an agency fair and a panel discussion highlighting regional social work professionals.

Two artists painting on the walls of Seigfred hall while its under construction

Community Impact

Leaving a mark

February 19, 2026 3 min

At Seigfred Hall, a construction zone briefly became a canvas. During the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts’ “Make Your Mark” event, students, faculty and alumni were invited to draw directly onto the walls. The drawings continue a long tradition of student involvement in the hall’s design while introducing a new era.

OHIO Events

Learn more about a day in the life of a social worker at OHIO Zanesville on March 2

February 19, 2026 8 min

OHIO Zanesville is hosting the annual Day in the Life of a Social Worker program. The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 2 in the Elson Hall Auditorium.

Literacy Event

Patton College of Education to host Scholastic Book Fair Feb. 5-8

February 4, 2026 2 min

The Patton College of Education’s Stevens Center for Literacy and STEM Education will host a Scholastic Book Fair from Feb. 5–8 in Patton Hall, offering books for all ages with proceeds supporting local schools and teacher candidates.

Experiencing Dance

Future Bobcats step into the spotlight during Dance at OHIO

February 4, 2026 3 min

The School of Dance welcomed future Bobcats to an immersive day of workshops, performances and community connection during its annual Dance at OHIO event.

a group marches arm-in-arm across College Green

Memorial events

Celebrating a legacy

January 22, 2026 3 min

The University community marked the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the annual march on College Green, among other events.

Ohio University Office of Health Promotion t-shirts, buttons, and promo items

Student Well Being

Thriving in Higher Ed program set for Jan. 22

January 8, 2026 3 min

Join Thriving in Higher Ed on Jan. 22, 6 to 7 p.m. on Microsoft Teams for evidence based wellness strategies, campus resources and certificate of participation.

Green and white streamers explode over the 2025 fall Commencement ceremony

Milestones

(Snow)caps and gowns

December 17, 2025 3 min

OHIO celebrated Fall Commencement under a wintry sky, as loved ones gathered to cheer for our newest batch of Bobcat alumni.

University Updates

OHIO leaders discuss ongoing efforts to comply with new state laws, provide overview of University operating budget, Advancement fundraising during Dec. 3 ‘University Updates’

December 11, 2025 4 min

Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the third “University Updates” event of the academic year on Wednesday, Dec. 3.

Online

OHIO Online advances faculty leadership in digital education

December 8, 2025 3 min

OHIO Online is strengthening faculty leadership and collaboration to shape the future of innovative, student-centered digital learning.

Russ College of Engineering hosts an AI workshop in August 2025

AI and machine learning

Engineering faculty drive AI innovation as Ohio University earns top quantum research honor

November 21, 2025 5 min

Russ College of Engineering's first Workshop on AI in EECS (WISE) was held Aug. 20, and organized by the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. The goal was simple: bring faculty together to take stock of how AI is reshaping education, research, and economic development, and map out how Russ College can lead in this fast-moving field.

OUCU employees stand in front of a mural painted on the ReStore building

Community Engagement

ReStore mural brings Athens community together through art and storytelling

November 7, 2025 4 min

A once-gray wall at Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore on West Union Street has become a vibrant reflection of Athens’ creative spirit. The new ReStore Mural, to be unveiled Nov. 10, celebrates community, resilience and connection through color and collaboration. The project grew from a partnership among Passion Works Studio, Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio, the Barbara Geralds Institute for Storytelling and Social Impact, with support from OUCU Financial.

Rufus the Bobcat rides in the Homecoming Parade

Homecoming 2025

Back home again

October 23, 2025 3 min

Welcoming Bobcats of all ages back to campus, OHIO's 2025 Homecoming celebrations featured a series of spirited and memorable events.

Fine Arts

Peek Inside OHIO's Kilns

October 13, 2025 2 min

Explore the work of recent visiting ceramic artists.

Events

Nearly $40,000 for McClure School students raised during Lonsbury Memorial Scholarship event

October 10, 2025 4 min

Alumni, students and community partners came together Sept. 18-19 for the 2025 Thomas Lonsbury Memorial Scholarship Event. The event raised nearly $40,000 to support scholarships for students in Ohio University’s J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies.