News and Announcements

Newsmakers 2026
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's August 2026 Newsmakers

September 3, 2026 4 min

Paul Shovlin, Eve Ng, Allyson Hallman-Thrasher, Ben Bates and Jim Strode were named newsmakers for August 2026.
McDavis Hall
McDavis Hall

Ohio University to celebrate the opening of Roderick J. McDavis Hall on Sept. 25

September 2, 2026 2 min

Ohio University will celebrate the grand opening of Roderick J. McDavis Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, at the new residence hall, located at 6 Nelson Drive in Athens.
Ohio Alert Testing

OHIO’s emergency communications systems to undergo routine testing Friday, Sept. 4

September 1, 2026 1 min

The University periodically tests its emergency communications systems to ensure its notification systems are working properly and to help familiarize its campus communities with how OHIO will communicate in an emergency.
Bobcat Creators
Bobcat Creators

Ohio University launches Bobcat Creators Ambassador applications

September 1, 2026 2 min

Applications to become a Bobcat Creator are now open. Don't miss your opportuntiy to contribute your creative ideas to OHIO's social media!
wide shot of Commencement at the Convocation Center as green confetti explodes over the graduating class of 2026
Commencement

Ohio University announces Spring 2027 Commencement schedule

September 1, 2026 1 min

As previously announced, OHIO is expanding its Spring Commencement ceremonies to three undergraduate ceremonies. The additional undergraduate ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 2, 2027.

Sigma Delta Pi
Student Success

Ohio University’s Sigma Delta Pi Chapter named an “Honor Chapter” for ninth consecutive year

September 1, 2026 2 min

Ohio University’s Pi Rho/Tau of Ohio Chapter of the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society has been named an “Honor Chapter” for its outstanding activities during the 2025-26 academic year.
Alexander Govorov
Research

New research could improve detection of chiral molecules in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology

August 31, 2026 4 min

Distinguished Professor Alexander Govorov has co-authored a new study addressing a major challenge in chemical and biological analysis: detecting molecular chirality, or “handedness.”
Caroline Miller
Graduate research

Office of Research Compliance launches peer-to-peer IRB mentoring program to support graduate student researchers

August 31, 2026 3 min

The Office of Research Compliance is launching a new program designed to strengthen support for graduate students conducting human subjects research.
Students participating in RUCOE pose for group photo
Medical Education

Immersive program strengthens medical students’ commitment to underserved communities

August 31, 2026 6 min

Before anatomy labs, exams and long nights of studying begin, a group of incoming Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine students spends three days on what is essentially a listening tour.

Ohio Rep. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio looks at mannequin in clinical skills training
Medical Education

Ohio lawmakers experience life as medical students during Heritage College’s first ‘DO for a Day’

August 31, 2026 7 min

The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine invited state lawmakers to step into the shoes of medical students through a new program called “DO for a Day."
ReDeclaration Concerts on the Greens
Declaration of Independence

Ohio University and the Athens community mark 250 years of the United States with “Re-Declaration”

August 31, 2026 2 min

Artists and community members from across Athens County will join members of the College of Fine Arts on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m. for “The Re-Declaration of Independence."
Collective Bargaining

Ohio University, UAOU reach important milestone in faculty collective bargaining negotiations

August 29, 2026 1 min

While there is still work to be done before an agreement is reached, the University remains actively engaged in the bargaining process and focused on reaching a contract that supports faculty while advancing OHIO’s academic mission and long-term institutional success.
The Ridges

Ridges New Community Authority Board of Trustees to meet Aug. 31

August 27, 2026 1 min

The regular meeting will be held in person and online.

Students enjoy Welcome Week convocation.
Forever OHIO

OHIO welcomes nearly 7,700 new students across all campuses and online

August 27, 2026 5 min

Increased interest in professional fields, continued momentum in Athens undergraduate enrollment, rising four-year graduation rate and growing College Credit Plus enrollments demonstrate students’ focus on return on investment.

The Marching 110 performs during OHIO's Homecoming Parade.
National Recognitions

The Ohio University Marching 110 voted the #1 college marching band in the nation by USA TODAY

August 26, 2026 5 min

The “Most Exciting Band in the Land” has earned the top spot in the 2026 USA TODAY Sports Readers’ Choice Award for Best College Marching Band.
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