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Students hold up an Ohio University sign during a football game.

Ohio University to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 5-10

March 24, 2026 2 min

Homecoming Week 2026 will culminate Oct. 10 with OHIO’s annual Homecoming parade, football game against Central Michigan

Athena Cinema

The Athena Cinema to host Ohio Goes to the Movies event with special guest Robin Smith

March 24, 2026 3 min

On March 29, the Athena Cinema will celebrate Ohio Goes to the Movies with a special event screening of two documentaries by OHIO alumna Robin Smith entitled “He’s Only Missing” and “Letting Go.”

Solomon and Simon Weiss holding Match Day signs

Student Success

Heritage College medical students celebrate Match Day success, with 98% placement rate

March 24, 2026 5 min

At the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Match Day brought both anticipation and celebration as students learned where they will continue their training as physicians.

OHIO Announcements

Library access links updating: action may be required before May 4, 2026

March 23, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Libraries is upgrading its access system - update your Canvas links and Zotero settings to avoid disruptions.

Athena Cinema

The Athena Cinema to participate in national evening of Science on Screen

March 18, 2026 3 min

The Athena Cinema will present “Project Hail Mary” on March 24, at 7:30 p.m., beginning with a special talk by plant molecular biologist Dr. Sarah Wyatt.

A drone image of Ohio University's Athens Campus, including Baker Center and Alden Library, with the city of Athens in the background and clouds in the sky

OHIO Community

Following review by the state, Ohio University will sunset select academic programs graduating fewer than 5 students annually

March 16, 2026 3 min

Currently enrolled students will be able to complete their degree as outlined.

Concourse Syllabus

Ohio University to implement Concourse Syllabus in response to state requirements

March 12, 2026 3 min

OHIO will implement Concourse Syllabus, a syllabus management tool integrated directly within Canvas, to meet requirements outlined in the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act.

First-place Three Minute Thesis winner Mihajlo Chonev, a computer science master’s student from the Russ College, who presented his thesis work, “From drones to data: A modernized machine learning approach to bridge inspection.”

Student Awards

25 grad students take the stage at Ohio University's 2026 Three Minute Thesis® finals

March 12, 2026 3 min

On March 4, 25 graduate students from across Ohio University came together in the Baker Theater to compete for first place in the 2026 Three Minute Thesis® (3MT) competition.

College Credit Plus

College Credit Plus program at OHIO Eastern gives students a head start on college

March 10, 2026 5 min

At Ohio University Eastern, the College Credit Plus (CCP) program is helping regional students take their first steps into higher education with confidence.

Stories and Songs of Appalachia

Stories and Songs of Appalachia concert to benefit OHIO Eastern students

March 10, 2026 3 min

“Stories and Songs of Appalachia,” a one-night performance presented by Interim Dean of Campus and Community Relations Richard W. Greenlee, will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, in the Ohio University Eastern Theater.

Career Services

Jeff Burns named career development coordinator at OHIO Chillicothe

March 10, 2026 4 min

Ohio University Chillicothe has named Jeff Burns as its new career development coordinator. Burns brings diverse experiences as an educator and a passion for helping students.

Student Success

Justin Starkey finds purpose in social work at OHIO Chillicothe

March 10, 2026 3 min

For Ohio University Chillicothe junior social work major Justin Starkey, choosing to return to college at age 44 was more than a new chapter; it was a turning point.

Baker University Center and the pond in front of it. The pond shows a reflection of the building

Faculty Awards

Ohio University to honor faculty members with recognition and awards ceremony on March 25

March 9, 2026 1 min

All Ohio University students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to the 2026 Faculty Recognition and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, March 25.

University Libraries

Ohio University Libraries to join Google Books Library Project

March 9, 2026 2 min

The Libraries will partner with Google to improve access to its collection by creating digitized versions of hundreds of thousands of books that are out of print, rare, or inaccessible online.

Peden Stadium and OHIO's Athens campus is shown covered in snow in this photo taken by a drone camera

AI and OIT

Understanding the risks of AI tools: Protecting your data, devices at Ohio University

March 9, 2026 3 min

While Artificial intelligence tools can be incredibly helpful, it’s important to understand the risks involved when sharing information with them.

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