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Ohio University mourns the passing of Associate Vice President Emeritus Gwyn Scott

May 11, 2026 5 min

A thoughtful leader and respected colleague, Scott leaves behind a lasting legacy of service and innovation that will continue to impact the University community for many years to come.

Experiential Learning

Experiential learning grant gives students hands-on experience workshopping a new musical in under 30 hours

May 8, 2026 7 min

OHIO students did what many theater professionals spend years working toward: workshopping a brand-new musical as part of the OU Fringe Festival thanks to a grant from the experiential learning fund.

Experiential Learning

Indigo Girls reunite with the OHIO Symphony Orchestra for a reprise in experiential learning

May 7, 2026 8 min

A once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity became a twice-in-a-lifetime experience as the Indigo Girls returned to perform with OHIO music students

OHIO Events

OHIO’s College of Business to host 2026 Midwest Association for Information Systems Conference

May 6, 2026 3 min

The Midwest Association for Information Systems Conference is the premier information systems event in the Midwest and will bring together a vibrant community of academics, researchers, practitioners and students who are passionate about exploring the intersection of technology and business.

Influencer Marketing

How one professor’s influencer marketing course is shedding light on the realities of becoming an influencer

May 6, 2026 8 min

Do you want to be an influencer? As appealing as some people make it look, there's a lot more that goes on behind the scenes to build a brand into a business. College of Business Professor Jacob Hiler explains how his influencer marketing course is preparing students to work as or with content creators.

OHIO Leadership

Ohio University names John McCarthy Interim Executive Vice President and Provost

May 6, 2026 2 min

McCarthy will assume the role following Provost Don Leo’s announcement that he will step down to serve as President of The University of Alabama in Huntsville, effective June 1.

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism adopts artificial intelligence policy

May 5, 2026 2 min

The policy provides guidance to faculty and students on AI use in research, creative activity and coursework while encouraging both groups to learn the technology and use it in ways that follow professional journalism standards.

Students and alumni take a selfie at the HCOM gala

Heritage College Anniversary

More than 400 gather to celebrate 50 Years of the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

May 4, 2026 4 min

More than 400 guests gathered for the 50th anniversary gala of the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Hilton Columbus at Easton.

Scholarships

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and Kettering Health launch scholarship program to strengthen Ohio’s physician workforce

May 4, 2026 2 min

The Heritage College and Kettering Health have launched a scholarship program to reduce financial barriers for medical students, strengthen the physician workforce and improve health outcomes.

A view of Cutler Hall from College Green

Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's April 2026 Newsmakers

May 1, 2026 4 min

Jeff Russell, Janet Simon, Jim Montgomery and Katrina Hamilton were named newsmakers for April 2026.

Retirement

After 42 years, Dan Denhart retires from OHIO’s School of Theater

April 29, 2026 7 min

After more than 40 years of shaping productions, mentoring students and helping build the foundation of the School of Theater, Dan Denhart is retiring and leaving behind a lasting legacy.

Streamers fall from the Convocation Center ceiling while President Lori Stewart Gonzalez congratulates a large crowd of graduates at Spring Commencemenbt

Commencement

Ohio University to add Sunday undergraduate Commencement ceremony for Spring 2027

April 29, 2026 2 min

OHIO will expand its Spring Commencement schedule beginning in Spring 2027 by adding a third undergraduate ceremony to Commencement weekend to better serve graduating students and their guests.

Division of Student Affairs

Kathy Fahl named interim Vice President for Student Affairs at Ohio University

April 22, 2026 2 min

Fahl will assume this role following the planned departure of current Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Lyn Redington, effective August 17, 2026.

A WellWorks staff member assists an individual who is exercising at WellWorks

Employee Well-Being

WellWorks facility, programming to transition to Well-Being and Recreation

April 17, 2026 2 min

In addition to enabling WellWorks to more effectively integrate with current and future campus-wide wellness initiatives and programming, the facility will continue to maintain a close partnership with the College of Health Sciences and Professions and provide valuable experiential learning opportunities for students.

Board of Trustees

OHIO Board of Trustees learned about the University’s initiatives to integrate Artificial Intelligence into learning, received sports administration program update from students and faculty

April 17, 2026 10 min

The Board of Trustees learned about ongoing efforts to integrate AI into the curriculum, as well as heard from the sports administration program about experiential learning opportunities.

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