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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.

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.

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.

Athens International Film + Video Festival

Visiting filmmakers announced for 53rd Athens International Film + Video Festival

March 4, 2026 3 min

From April 13-19, 2026, the 53rd Athens International Film + Video Festival (AIFVF) will return to the Athena Cinema for a celebration of global cinema.

Tourism

Airbnb or hotel stay? Tourism expert shares what to consider before you book

March 4, 2026 5 min

As spring break travel ramps up, the choice between hotels and Airbnbs is less about which is better and more about which fits your trip. Tourism expert Sandy Chen explains how cost, convenience, safety and travel purpose should guide travelers’ booking decisions.

Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's February 2026 Newsmakers

March 4, 2026 3 min

Jessica Arquette, Madelyn Hill and Kerri Shaw were named faculty newsmakers for February 2026.

Commencement

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine announces 2026 commencement speaker: John J. Koncelik, D.O. (’82)

March 2, 2026 3 min

John J. Koncelik, D.O. (’82), a highly accomplished physician leader, will deliver the keynote address at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s 2026 commencement ceremony.

Cutler Hall and the College Green are covered in snow while the sun shines over Cutler Hall

University Updates

OHIO leaders share answers to community questions from Feb. 18 ‘University Updates’

February 27, 2026 4 min

Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez hosted the fourth “University Updates” event of the academic year on Wednesday, Feb 18.

Employees celebrate HCOM's 50th anniversary

Heritage College Anniversary

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine holds multi-campus celebration for 50-year anniversary

February 27, 2026 5 min

The Heritage College marked its 50th anniversary with a multi-campus celebration, recognizing five decades of advancing medical education and improving health across the state.

Three people look at a hand-crafted lamp in the art gallery at OHIO Chillicothe

Art Exhibition

Ohio University Chillicothe to host spring alumni and friends art show

February 25, 2026 1 min

Ohio University Chillicothe’s Patricia Scott Memorial Art Gallery will feature an exhibition of artwork by alumni and friends beginning with an opening reception at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 12.

Health Resources

OHIO shares reminder of available campus, community health care resources

February 24, 2026 2 min

As we progress into the semester amid the reality of cold and flu season, OHIO would like to remind everyone of the campus and local resources that are available to help keep our community healthy.

Rankings

Ohio University’s Online MBA in Artificial Intelligence ranked 11th nationally

February 23, 2026 3 min

OHIO's Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Artificial Intelligence has been ranked 11th in the nation in the 2026 Best Online MBA in Artificial Intelligence rankings by MastersInAI.org.

Sonya Pfeiffer (BSJ '95) and David Rudolf

Pre-Law Day

OHIO’s Pre-Law Day keynote to feature attorneys Sonya Pfeiffer and David Rudolf examining cognitive biases in high-profile trials

February 23, 2026 2 min

OHIO will host its 2026 Pre-Law Day keynote on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Athena Cinema. The keynote will feature attorneys Sonya Pfeiffer (BSJ '95) and David Rudolf.

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