News and Announcements

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.
Brad Schwieger & Chuck McWeeny Ceramics
Art Exhibition

School of Art + Design presents FORMS & FIGURES: Brad Schwieger & Chuck McWeeny Ceramics

August 26, 2026 2 min

The School of Art + Design presents “FORMS & FIGURES: Chuck McWeeny and Brad Schwieger,” a pair of concurrent exhibitions celebrating the dedication to the art of ceramics by two retired professors.
HCOM student visits station in Rethinking Poverty exercise
Health Education

Incoming medical students learn about poverty and giving back before receiving white coats

August 26, 2026 6 min

Before convocation, members of the incoming class at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine learned a person's health is affected by more than medical conditions.
Pittsburgh Dance Workshop
Experiential Learning

School of Dance students experience professional dance life at Pittsburgh Dance Workshop

August 25, 2026 5 min

For several dance students, a week in Pittsburgh offered more than the chance to take classes in new styles of dance. It gave them a glimpse into what it means to pursue dance as a profession, from learning choreography on a tight turnaround to performing alongside professional dancers and connecting with artists working in the field.
Under the Elms
Concerts on the Green

'Fall' in love with the music of OHIO with Concerts on the Green

August 24, 2026 2 min

This fall, the beauty of College Green will once again provide the backdrop for live music with Concerts on the Green, a free outdoor concert series showcasing the talents of students and faculty.
Dublin campus education center
Health care Symposium

Nursing faculty, students invited to attend 2026 Jeri Milstead Policy Symposium in Dublin on Oct. 24

August 24, 2026 1 min

The College of Health Sciences and Professions School of Nursing is partnering with the American Nurses Association of Ohio to host the 2026 Jeri Milstead Policy Symposium on Saturday, Oct. 24.
John Sabraw painting
Art Exhibition

Kennedy Museum of Art to open renowned environmental artist and professor John Sabraw exhibition “Telluric” on Aug. 28

August 24, 2026 7 min

The Kennedy Museum of Art will open “Telluric,” a solo exhibition featuring recent work by nationally and internationally recognized environmental artist and Ohio University Distinguished Professor John Sabraw. Bringing together painting, sculpture and video, the exhibition explores the intersection of art, science and environmental sustainability while drawing on materials and themes rooted in southeast Ohio.
OHIO students and community members walk by the international flags on the College Green during the International Street Fair
Global Exchange

Several members of the OHIO community selected for prestigious international exchange awards

August 19, 2026 10 min

Several Ohio University students, alumni and faculty members have been selected for prestigious awards and fellowships through the CLS and Fulbright programs.
Three OHIO students work on equipment in a nursing lab on OHIO's Athens Campus
Nursing rankings

Online RN to BSN program named best in the nation out of public universities by AllNurses

August 19, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s online RN to BSN program has been recognized as the top program in the nation out of public universities by AllNurses.com.

Class gateway
Academic Programs

Ohio University receives state approval for restructured academic programs

August 19, 2026 2 min

The newly approved programs also ensure compliance with the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act's low degree conferral requirements while preserving academic opportunities for students through broader, more integrated degree pathways.

Collective Bargaining

Ohio University encouraged by progress toward first faculty collective bargaining agreement

August 16, 2026 3 min

To date, the parties have held more than 25 negotiation sessions since August 2025 that have addressed a wide range of contract provisions presented by both parties.
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.
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