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OHIO Announcements

OHIO’s emergency communications systems to undergo routine testing Friday, Sept. 5

The University periodically tests its emergency communications systems to ensure the notifications are working properly and to help familiarize its campus communities with how they will operate in an emergency.

The JED Campus Team meets to form subcommittees.
JED Campus

OHIO begins next phase of JED Campus student mental health and well-being initiative

During Summer 2025, OHIO’s JED campus team formed subcommittees that began meeting to implement the work of the four-year strategic plan.

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STEM Education

Southeast Ohio educators invited to launch of statewide STEM design challenge

Southeast Ohio STEM educators are invited to join the launch of the 2026 #STEMmovesOhio Design Challenge, hosted by the Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) Southeast Hub.

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Dynamic Strategy

Dr. Nukhet Sandal named Interim Associate Vice President for Community Impact at Ohio University

In this role, Sandal will lead the launch of the Center for Community Impact, an initiative designed to align and amplify the University’s outreach, research and partnership efforts.

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Innovation Center

Biomedical device developer Resilient Medical Corp wins place in JumpStart HealthTech Accelerator

Resilient Medical Corp. has graduated from the highly competitive JumpStart Trailblazer HealthTech Accelerator.

A bee on a cherry blossom tree on OHIO's campus.
Sustainability

The buzz around campus: OHIO remains pollinator-friendly with Bee Campus designation

Ohio University recently received the Bee Campus USA designation for a fourth straight year. Through sustainable management of campus grounds, OHIO remains committed to protecting and providing environments for vital pollinator species.

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Journalism

Experiential learning and community impact opportunities grow for students at “The Post”

Students working for “The Post” received a grant from the Solutions Journalism Network to expand coverage outside of the Athens campus into surrounding communities throughout southeast Ohio.

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Athena Cinema

The Athena Cinema announces Fall 2025 programming, including new Hispanic Film Series

The Athena Cinema is proud to announce an exciting lineup of Fall 2025 programming, featuring the return of many beloved showcase series alongside the debut of several innovative new ones.

A look down the sidewalks of OHIO's West Green.
Campus Living

Don’t let mold move in: Simple strategies for maintaining a dry and healthy residential space

When it comes to mold and mildew, particularly during what has proven to be an unseasonably wet and humid summer across our region, focused and continued prevention strategies are key.

Cutler Hall overlooks Ohio University's College Green.
Rankings

Ohio University named one of America’s best-in-state employers by Forbes

OHIO has been recognized by Forbes and Statista as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2025, a recognition based entirely on anonymous feedback from those who know OHIO best – its employees.

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APEX Accelerator

Ohio APEX Accelerator at Ohio University breaks records with $2 billion in federal contracts

Fiscal year 2024 was another record-breaker for the Ohio APEX Accelerator at the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, where $2 billion in government contracts were secured for clients.

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Welcome Week

OHIO community invited to Presidential Pizza Parties on Aug. 26

All OHIO students, faculty and staff on the Athens and regional campuses are invited to the Presidential Pizza Parties on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The pizza parties are part of OHIO’s Welcome Week events.

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OHIO History

Legislation that became a legacy: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the founding of Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Fifty years ago, on Aug. 18, 1975, Ohio Gov. James A. Rhodes signed House Bill 229, creating what was then known as the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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AI Teaching

How hands-on AI experience is shaping future business leaders

While others in the state are just beginning to make headlines with their AI initiatives, Ohio University has been leading the charge—integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) teaching and research across campus, especially within the College of Business.

Ohio River Sweep on the Hocking 2024.
Community Impact

2025 Ohio River Sweep on the Hocking to take place Aug. 23

OHIO’s Center for Community Engagement is calling for volunteers from the University and Athens communities to participate in the 2025 Ohio River Sweep on the Hocking on Saturday, Aug. 23.

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