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An aerial view of the Ohio University campus and City of Athens.

There’s no place like Athens: Home of OHIO named best college town in Midwest, top 10 in nation

June 4, 2026 4 min

Anyone who has spent time on Ohio University’s campus knows just how much Athens contributes to the college experience. Athens was recently named a top 10 college town in the nation and the best college town in the Midwest in recent rankings from Poets and Quants and RentCafe.

Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's May 2026 Newsmakers

June 4, 2026 2 min

John Sabraw and Natalie Kruse Daniels were named newsmakers for May 2026.

Partnerships

Ohio University announces partnership with Lakeland Community College

June 3, 2026 2 min

A new partnership between OHIO and Lakeland Community College will expand transfer pathways, increase access to bachelor’s degree completion and strengthen institutional collaboration in NE Ohio.

Board of Trustees

OHIO Board of Trustees to learn about the FY27 focus areas for year three of the Dynamic Strategy Plan during June meetings

June 3, 2026 3 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees will hear an impact report for year two of the Dynamic Strategy plan, and learn about the FY27 focus areas for year three and beyond during their June meetings.

Under the Elms

Ohio University’s Under the Elms concert series returns for Summer 2026

June 3, 2026 2 min

Community members are invited to enjoy another season of music, tradition and summer gatherings as Ohio University’s annual Under the Elms Concert Series returns beginning June 11.

Diabetes Research

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers uncover new details in type 2 diabetes development

June 2, 2026 3 min

Researchers at Ohio University have discovered new information about how type 2 diabetes develops and how future treatments may help protect insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.

Posed portrait of Shaohua Wang, Ph.D., assistant professor of medical microbiology at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Research

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researcher sees promise in diabetes medication to fight C. diff infections

June 2, 2026 3 min

A Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researcher is investigating a promising new strategy for preventing dangerous and recurrent infections caused by C. diff in patients with heart failure.

OHIO Research

Long-term alcohol use may affect multiple organs at the same time, Ohio University researchers find

May 28, 2026 3 min

A new study offers insight into how chronic alcohol use may harm the body over time.

Distinguished Professor

Brian C. Clark named Ohio University Distinguished Professor

May 21, 2026 4 min

Ohio University has named Brian C. Clark, Ph.D., the 2026 recipient of the Distinguished Professor Award, the institution’s highest permanent faculty honor.

Nursing

OHIO’s RN to BSN program named top in state, third in nation for Online RN to BSN Programs for 2026 by Nurse.org

May 19, 2026 2 min

OHIO's online RN to BSN program has been recognized as the top program in Ohio and the 3rd-best asynchronous online RN to BSN program in the nation by Nurse.org.

Ohio University Dance Team

Ohio University Dance Team makes history at DTU College Classic National Championships during 35th anniversary season

May 18, 2026 3 min

The OHIO Dance Team celebrated a milestone season at the DTU College Classic National Championships, marking competitive success, program growth and historic firsts during the team’s 35th year.

a student practices listening for a heartbeat in a nursing lab

events

High school students invited to explore nursing careers at OHIO Chillicothe’s Bobcat Nursing Camp

May 18, 2026 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe invites area high school juniors, seniors, and recent grads to learn about the nursing profession at the Bobcat Nursing Camp on Friday, June 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

OHIO Online

Forbes ranks OHIO Online Bachelor of Science in Project Management among best in the nation, No. 1 for transfer students

May 18, 2026 3 min

Ohio University’s Online Bachelor of Science in Project Management was ranked among the best online project management programs in the nation by Forbes.

OHIO Online

Ohio University launches fully Online Master’s Program in Psychology

May 15, 2026 4 min

Ohio University is expanding access to graduate education in psychology with the launch of a new fully online Master of Science in Psychological Science, beginning Fall 2026.

Accessibility

DOJ extends digital accessibility deadlines; Ohio University continues progress

May 15, 2026 1 min

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a one‑year extension to federal digital accessibility deadlines under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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