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Athena Cinema announces fall film series and special events

September 24, 2026 7 min

The Athena Cinema is proud to announce an exciting lineup of Fall 2026 programming, including its annual Appalachian Stories Film Series and Sustainability Film Series, as well as new events.

Health Workforce Ohio

Health Workforce Ohio takes next step to strengthen state’s rural health care workforce

September 22, 2026 3 min

Health Workforce Ohio is taking its next step toward improving access to quality care across the state by inviting grant proposals that turn statewide collaboration into local workforce solutions.

Students in scrubs attend to manikin in hospital bed

Career Opportunities

Ohio University Lancaster opens applications for its first associate degree nursing class

September 22, 2026 5 min

Ohio University Lancaster is accepting applications for its first associate degree nursing class, which starts in January. The priority deadline is Oct. 1.

Charles McWeeny (Left) and Brad Schwieger (Right)

Art Exhibition

"FORMS & FIGURES" creates intergenerational space for OHIO artists

September 21, 2026 4 min

The newest installation in the Research and Technology Center Galleries highlights the work of two distinguished professors emeritus

Students stand for a moment of silence during the Body Donor Memorial Service.

Medical Education

Body Donor Memorial Service honors donors’ contributions to medical education

September 21, 2026 3 min

Students, faculty and loved ones of individuals who donated their bodies to medical education through the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Body Donor Program gathered to honor the donors.

Experiential Learning

Applications now open for Ohio University Experiential Learning funding

September 21, 2026 5 min

The Fall application period is now open for OHIO’s Experiential Learning funding opportunities, which support undergraduate students, faculty, staff and student organizations.

Emerging Technology

Employee guidance for using AI securely and responsibly

September 20, 2026 4 min

Across higher education, artificial intelligence (AI) tools can be utilized to support a broad range of work and teaching activities. As their usage continues to grow, all OHIO employees are encouraged to remain mindful of both the information they share with AI tools and how those tools intersect with their work and teaching.

A park bench basks in the sun on OHIO's Athens Campus

Student Success

OHIO announces summer semester 2026 student academic achievement lists

September 17, 2026 2 min

At the end of each semester, Ohio University’s undergraduate students are evaluated based on their semester GPA and hours to determine placement on the President’s List, Dean’s List or Provost’s List.

Housing

Ohio University postpones Roderick J. McDavis Hall opening celebration

September 16, 2026 1 min

Ohio University has postponed the Roderick J. McDavis Hall opening celebration, previously scheduled for Friday, Sept. 25, following a recent loss within our campus community.

"Little Shop of Horrors" promotional graphic featuring an illustrated plant

Theater

'Little Shop of Horrors' opens Oct. 2 at OHIO Lancaster

September 11, 2026 6 min

Ohio University Lancaster Theatre opens "Little Shop of Horrors" Oct. 2, the first of three productions the program is staging this semester.

OHIO Athletics

Ohio Athletics expands agreement with OhioHealth

September 10, 2026 2 min

The multi-year agreement strengthens a longstanding relationship while upholding OhioHealth’s role as a foundational partner of Ohio Athletics with a shared commitment to furthering student-athlete wellness, health and community impact.

Community Engagement

Ohio University and Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio partner to build home for southeast Ohio family

September 10, 2026 6 min

Ohio University and Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio are partnering on the Bobcat Build, an ambitious community effort that will bring OHIO students, faculty, staff and community members together to construct a Habitat home on campus that once completed will be relocated to Chillicothe, providing a local family with a safe, affordable place to call home.

Experiential Learning

All Ohio’s a stage: theater students explore careers in regional theater at the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

September 9, 2026 10 min

For nine Ohio University School of Theater students, a spring visit to Cincinnati Shakespeare Company offered more than a behind-the-scenes look at a professional theater.

Housing

New Guest Housing program offers affordable on-campus lodging for families and visitors

September 9, 2026 3 min

Ohio University is making it easier for families and guests to stay close to campus during some of the University’s busiest weekends with the launch of a new on-campus Guest Housing program.

Accessibility

New accessibility improvements enhance campus experience

September 8, 2026 2 min

As the OHIO community begins a new academic year, several recent and ongoing projects across campus are making OHIO’s facilities and spaces more accessible to students, faculty, staff and visitors.

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