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Ohio University receives 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

January 15, 2026 4 min

The CE Classification represents the leading framework for institutional assessment and recognition of community engagement in U.S. higher education. Awarded following a rigorous self-study process, this classification has recognized outstanding community engagement for 19 years.

Two Ohio University students test game play in the GRID Lab

Emerging Tech

Ohio University ranked among top AR/VR schools in the nation by Animation Career Review

January 15, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies in the Scripps College of Communication has earned national recognition in the rapidly growing field of immersive technology.

Emergency Test

OHIO’s emergency communications systems to undergo routine testing Friday, Jan. 23

January 15, 2026 1 min

OHIO's Athens, Chillicothe, Dublin, Eastern, Lancaster, Southern and Zanesville campuses will collectively test several emergency communication systems at approximately noon on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026.

Two OHIO online MBA students sharing a computer.

Rankings

OHIO's online MBA secures spot in top 50 nationwide for 2026 by Poets&Quants

January 12, 2026 5 min

Ohio University's online MBA program remains a highly regarded choice for aspiring business leaders, continuing to earn recognition among the top 50 online MBA programs in the nation by Poets&Quants.

Global Arts Festival

Global Arts Festival returns to Ohio University, celebrating 20 years of cultural connection

January 12, 2026 4 min

The sixth Ohio University Global Arts Festival and 14th World Music and Dance Concert will take place March 17–19, 2026, celebrating 20 years of global arts in the OHIO community.

Ohio Football

University community invited to meet new Ohio Football Head Coach John Hauser on Friday, Jan. 9

January 8, 2026 1 min

The community reception will kick off on Friday, January 9 at approximately 10:30 a.m. in the Perry and Sandy Sook Center (Room 107) on OHIO’s Athens Campus.

Faculty

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine faculty member named president-elect of American Diabetes Association

January 7, 2026 2 min

The American Diabetes Association announced that Ohio University Professor Elizabeth Beverly, Ph.D., has been selected as the president-elect of health care and education.

Athens Community Music School

From Provost to pianist: Learning at all ages and levels is embraced at the Athens Community Music School

January 7, 2026 4 min

The Athens Community Music School provides accessible, high-quality music education to hundreds of community members each semester while offering valuable teaching experience to School of Music students. Among its adult learners is OHIO Executive Vice President and Provost Donald Leo, whose piano studies highlight the program’s role in fostering lifelong learning, creativity and meaningful community connections.

Research

Study finds early measure of overall health may predict future memory problems in older adults

January 7, 2026 3 min

New research suggests that a person’s overall physical and mental abilities, known as intrinsic capacity, may help predict future cognitive decline.

Portrait of Zelalem Haile, associate professor of epidemiology

Research

Ohio University study finds high blood pressure before pregnancy linked to shorter breastfeeding duration

January 7, 2026 3 min

A new Ohio University study has found that women who have high blood pressure before becoming pregnant are more likely to stop breastfeeding earlier compared to women without high blood pressure.

Board of Trustees

OHIO Board of Trustees to learn about Faculty Development Certification, review the establishment of the Ohio Academic Health Science Center during January Board meetings

January 7, 2026 6 min

The Board of Trustees will learn about the Teaching and Assessing Experiential Learning Certification, as well as the OHIO Academic Health Sciences Center, during meetings on Jan 15-16.

Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's December 2025 Newsmakers

January 6, 2026 2 min

Rebecca Dingus, Jacob Hiler and Laeeq Khan were named OHIO's December 2025 Newsmakers.

Club Crew Team

Ohio University Club Crew celebrates 30 years of community, resilience and rowing

January 5, 2026 7 min

Celebrating 30 years on the water, Ohio University’s Club Crew Team reunited generations of Bobcat rowers to honor a legacy built on hard work, shared stories and lifelong bonds.

Faculty and Staff

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine names Elizabeth Zmuda, D.O., as associate dean for health systems and operations

January 5, 2026 3 min

The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Zmuda, D.O., as associate dean for health systems and operations.

OHIO Football

John Hauser named Ohio Football Head Coach

December 26, 2025 4 min

John Hauser has been promoted to head football coach, Ohio University Director of Athletics Slade Larscheid announced Friday, Dec. 26. Hauser is the 31st head coach in program history.

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