For the Media

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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.
A graphic of the 2026 Ohio Univeristy Music Industry Summit featuring keynote artists Blood Orange (Dev Hynes), The Crane Wives and Lucius.
Music Industry Summit

Eighth annual Ohio University Music Industry Summit to feature keynote artists Blood Orange, Lucius and The Crane Wives

March 25, 2026 7 min

OHIO's Music Industry Summit, the premier music industry conference in the Midwest returns on April 14-16, 2026, offering something for everyone: from seasoned industry professionals to high school students and everyone in between.
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Faculty Experts

Sports betting surges during 2026 Winter Olympics, OHIO expert believes 2028 Summer Games will see more wagers

March 4, 2026 5 min

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina drew the largest U.S. audience for a Winter Games in more than a decade. Ohio University Professor and sports betting expert Jim Strode believes that increased wagers on Olympic events may be a contributor to this surge in viewership.
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Faculty Experts

The economics of a disaster: Residents struggle to rebuild over a year after LA fires

February 12, 2026 4 min

Ohio University Professor and economic expert Roberto Duncan, Ph.D., discusses the Los Angeles region’s post-fire rebuild and the several economic factors that have likely contributed to its delays.
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Rankings

OHIO Online programs continue to climb in veteran rankings

February 4, 2026 6 min

OHIO’s continuous rise in the rankings demonstrates its dedication not only to veterans, but also to other military-affiliated students. In addition to high-quality online programs and experienced faculty, increased support from the Veterans and Military Student Services Center and efforts from OHIO Online staff also play a huge role in this success.
A representation of artificial intelligence listening to music.
Faculty Experts

Convenient personalization or death of organic discovery? Streaming algorithms have reshaped how we listen to music

February 3, 2026 6 min

Nearly every music streaming platform increasingly relies on artificial intelligence-driven algorithms. School of Media Arts and Studies Director Josh Antonuccio discusses AI's role in the age of personalized music curation.
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Emerging Tech

Ohio University ranked among top AR/VR schools in the nation by Animation Career Review

January 15, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies in the Scripps College of Communication has earned national recognition in the rapidly growing field of immersive technology.

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Economics

What killed the penny: OHIO economist shares his two cents on the retiring of the cent

December 4, 2025 6 min

The penny was one of the first coins made by the U.S. Mint in 1793, but as of November 2025, it is no longer being produced. Ohio University Professor of Economics Roberto Duncan provides some insight into what led to the end of the popular coin.
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