News and Announcements

Parking and Transportation

Important information about parking, traffic during move-in days

August 16, 2026 3 min

With the fall semester about to begin, all members of the Ohio University community should be aware of important details regarding parking and traffic during move-in activities from Aug. 20-22, 2026.
VisCom Magazine Heros
Visual Communication

OHIO student magazine wins first place in national AEJMC design competition

August 14, 2026 5 min

Ohio University’s student-produced VIS Magazine earned first place in the design category of the 2026 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Student Magazine Contest for its third issue, “The Heroes Issue.” The issue celebrates the lasting impact of visual communication leaders whose work, mentorship and achievements have inspired generations of storytellers, including Pete Souza and John Grimwade.
Dublin Integrated Education Center
Board of Trustees

OHIO Board of Trustees discuss strategic priorities, statewide partnerships and campus investments during August meetings

August 14, 2026 5 min

During meetings on Aug. 13, the Board of Trustees received updates on the Dynamic Strategy and learned more about OHIO's role in a new statewide initiative to strengthen Ohio's health care workforce.
Transportation

City of Athens’ Richland Avenue closure project impacts routes to OHIO’s Athens campus

August 13, 2026 4 min

The City of Athens’ construction project on Richland Avenue may affect your route to the Athens campus in the coming weeks.
HCOM student and family celebrate scholarship
Scholarships

Kettering Health, Ohio University surprise 39 medical students with first year scholarships

August 13, 2026 6 min

What began as a mysterious invitation from the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine turned into an unforgettable surprise for 39 incoming medical students and their families.
Shared Governance

Ohio University Board of Trustees approves establishment of Health and Medicine Faculty Council

August 13, 2026 2 min

Serving in an advisory capacity, the council will work collaboratively with University and college leadership and coordinate with Faculty Senate to strengthen communication and alignment across the University's broader shared governance framework.
Bobcat Nursing Camp student leaders
Student Success

Working nurses advance their careers through OHIO Chillicothe's LPN-to-RN track

August 13, 2026 5 min

OUC's three-semester LPN-RN track allows students to earn an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing and become eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses
HAIR
Tantrum Theater

Tantrum Theater announces its 2026–2027 season

August 11, 2026 4 min

Tantrum Theater, Ohio University's resident professional theater company, has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring “Peter and the Starcatcher” and “Cabaret.”
OHIO women's soccer team plays on the field
Academic Certificates

Scripps College launches new Sports Photography for Communication Certificate

August 11, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s Scripps College of Communication is launching a new undergraduate certificate this fall for students interested in combining sports, photography and strategic communication.
Ohio Alert Testing

OHIO’s emergency communications systems to undergo testing Friday, Aug. 14

August 7, 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.

Walter Hall
Board of Trustees

OHIO Board of Trustees to discuss strategic priorities, statewide partnerships and campus investments during Aug. 13 meeting

August 6, 2026 4 min

The Board of Trustees will convene Thursday, Aug. 13, at OHIO's Dublin Integrated Education Center for its August meeting, where the Board will receive updates on the University's Dynamic Strategy.
July 2026 Newsmakers
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's July 2026 Newsmakers

August 6, 2026 4 min

Jacob Hiler, Andrea Richard, Sandy Chen, Jacqueline Yahn and Angela Hillman were named newsmakers for July 2026.
Students look at research posters at the Summer Research Symposium
Student Research

Heritage College students explore research through summer fellowship

August 5, 2026 4 min

For medical student Adeel Koshal, summer research offered an opportunity to help answer scientific questions while contributing to work that could one day improve people’s lives.
Jacob Simmons
Student Success

OHIO musical theater graduate found more than competition on the stage at Lincoln Center

August 5, 2026 4 min

Ohio University musical theater graduate Jacob Simmons took the stage at New York City’s Lincoln Center as one of 10 finalists in the American Pops Orchestra NextGen National vocal competition. Beyond the performance, the experience gave Simmons a chance to learn from fellow performers and industry professionals while embracing a perspective on success rooted in joy, growth and celebrating others.
Collective Bargaining

Faculty union contract negotiations update (July 31)

August 2, 2026 1 min

Since the University shared its most recent update in late July, bargaining sessions have continued, and three meetings are scheduled to take place in August.

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