For the Media

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Awards

Ohio University awarded $510,520 grant to expand character education in Appalachian Ohio

November 4, 2026 3 min

Ohio University has been awarded a $510,520 Institutional Impact Grant from the Educating Character Initiative, a project of The Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University.

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Career Opportunities

Ohio University Lancaster opens applications for its first associate degree nursing class

September 22, 2026 5 min

Ohio University Lancaster is accepting applications for its first associate degree nursing class, which starts in January. The priority deadline is Oct. 1.
Housing

Ohio University postpones Roderick J. McDavis Hall opening celebration

September 16, 2026 1 min

Ohio University has postponed the Roderick J. McDavis Hall opening celebration, previously scheduled for Friday, Sept. 25, following a recent loss within our campus community.
Appalachian Stories of Resilience & Recovery Summit
Community Events

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.
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Class of 2030

Heritage College welcomes Class of 2030 at 51st convocation ceremony

August 13, 2026 5 min

Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine officially welcomed the members of the Class of 2030 during the college’s 51st Convocation and White Coat ceremony.
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Community Partners

GuardCare delivers free health care to Southeast Ohio residents

August 12, 2026 4 min

GuardCare 2026 provided a record amount of free medical, dental and vision care to Southeast Ohio residents during a three-day clinic at Ohio University's Heritage Hall.
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Faculty Experts

How AI slop impacts our media landscape: OHIO AI faculty experts explain

July 9, 2026 10 min

If you’ve been on social media or the internet in the past year, you’ve likely encountered “AI slop.” Three AI-focused OHIO faculty experts explain the phenomenon and its impact on our media landscape.

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Faculty Experts

Cooling crisis: Scorching temperatures and rising energy costs leave Americans feeling burned

July 1, 2026 6 min

The challenge of staying cool and safe during this summer's historic heat wave has been especially burdensome as cooling costs are expected to hit a record high. Many will rely on air conditioning even more than usual during this record heat, but the financial strain of paying more than ever for the electricity to power these appliances has left many Americans sweating it out.
Larry Hayman, Esq.
Legal education

Hayman named to OSBA Board as CLJC receives grant support

June 24, 2026 2 min

Larry Hayman, Esq., director of legal engagement and the Pre-Law Program at Ohio University, has been appointed to serve on the Ohio State Bar Association’s Board of Governors for the 2026-2029 term.
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OHIO Research

Long-term alcohol use may affect multiple organs at the same time, Ohio University researchers find

May 28, 2026 3 min

A new study offers insight into how chronic alcohol use may harm the body over time.
Cory W. Baumann, Ph.D.
OHIO Research

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researcher receives $2.8 M to investigate proteins affecting muscle resilience

May 28, 2026 3 min

The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has received a $2.8 million award from the NIH to investigate how skeletal muscle adapts to exercise and why those adaptations decline with age.

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Faculty Experts

What is ‘AI slop’: OHIO AI faculty experts explain

May 20, 2026 10 min

If you’ve been on social media or the internet in the past year, you’ve likely encountered “AI slop.” Three AI-focused OHIO faculty experts define and explain the phenomenon across their different disciplines.
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OHIO Online

Forbes ranks OHIO Online Bachelor of Science in Project Management among best in the nation, No. 1 for transfer students

May 18, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s Online Bachelor of Science in Project Management was ranked among the best online project management programs in the nation by Forbes.
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Faculty Experts

NIL creates opportunity for student-athletes, confusion and tough decisions for schools and NCAA

April 8, 2026 11 min

As March Madness concludes, student-athletes have earned millions of dollars through name, image and likeness (NIL). Ohio University Professor and sport management expert Jim Strode weighs in on the impact of NIL and the current college sports climate.
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Rankings

Honors Tutorial College ranked among best honors colleges in the nation

March 25, 2026 2 min

College Transitions recently ranked OHIO’s Honors Tutorial College 12th on its list of the 50 Best Honors Colleges for 2026.
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