News and Announcements

Students paint during art event to mark World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week
Health and Wellness

Art meets antibiotic resistance

December 4, 2025 4 min

The Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute (ITDI) at Ohio University turned science into art recently, hosting a painting event to mark World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness week.

Participants of the 2025 Rural Health Scholars Retreat
Health and Wellness

Rural Health Scholars Retreat tackles obstetrical challenges in Ohio

December 4, 2025 2 min

Rural Ohio continues to face significant challenges in providing obstetrical care, a reality highlighted at the 2025 Rural Health Scholars Retreat hosted by the Heritage College.
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Human Resources

University emergency closure policy reminder

December 3, 2025 2 min

As the winter weather season begins, Ohio University Human Resources wants to remind the OHIO community about the University’s emergency closure procedures.
Cutler Hall
Student Success

Ohio University awarded federal TRIO Student Support Services Grant to advance student access and success

December 3, 2025 3 min

Ohio University has been awarded a five-year, $1.3 million grant for a TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
Streamers fall from the Convocation Center ceiling while President Lori Stewart Gonzalez congratulates a large crowd of graduates at Spring Commencemenbt
Commencement

Ohio University to celebrate Fall Commencement on Dec. 13; announces Spring 2026 Commencement schedule

December 3, 2025 2 min

More than 950 students are expected to participate in Ohio University’s Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13.

Winter 2025
Faculty Newsmakers

OHIO's November 2025 Newsmakers

December 3, 2025 2 min

Ohio University recognized Lawrence Witmer and Jim Strode as November 2025 Faculty Newsmakers.
Green STEM afterschool club
Education

Stevens Literacy Center renamed the Stevens Center for Literacy and STEM Education, amplifying research, outreach and collaboration; open house set for Dec. 4

December 2, 2025 6 min

The Stevens Literacy Center has been renamed the Stevens Center for Literacy and STEM Education, reflecting its expanded focus on research, STEM collaboration and community partnerships.
Paul Barte
Faculty Retirement

OHIO organist and music faculty Paul Barte to retire this December

December 1, 2025 7 min

Paul T. Barte, who has been a fixture of the music faculty in the School of Music since 1997, teaching organ, music history classes and more, will retire this December.
Athena Cinema Winter 2025
Athena Cinema

Athena Cinema kicks off season of giving with 13th annual Holiday Film Series

November 25, 2025 2 min

The Athena Cinema will support Athens’ food pantries and provide low-cost family screenings for the community as it kicks off its annual Holiday Film Series beginning Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.

Kenny G
Performing Arts and Concert Series

Kenny G brings smooth jazz holiday magic to OHIO on Dec. 8

November 25, 2025 4 min

On Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m., the renowned saxophonist Kenny G will bring The Miracles of Holiday and Hits Tour 2025 to the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.

Annie
Theater

Community takes center stage as OHIO Lancaster and local partners bring the musical “Annie” to life this December

November 25, 2025 5 min

Blending the strengths of students, local actors and seasoned theatre volunteers, OHIO Lancaster is partnering to bring "Annie" to the stage through collective artistry and camaraderie. The result is a heartfelt production shaped by the voices and talents of the entire Lancaster theatre community.
The West Green at Ohio University is covered in snow on a January day
Winter Break Closure

Ohio University to close Dec. 25 for annual Winter Break Closure; reopen Jan. 3

November 24, 2025 1 min

To recognize and reward the contributions of employees on all campuses and centers, Ohio University closes for Winter Break each year.
Mario Grijalva
Faculty Research

The ride of a lifetime: Researcher Mario Grijalva brings Chagas Disease awareness to the road

November 24, 2025 8 min

Mario Grijalva traded his lab coat for a motorcycle and rode 18,000 miles across South America to uncover how people really understand and experience Chagas disease. Along the way, he turned roadside conversations, unexpected adventures and personal stories into a new way of bringing this often-overlooked illness into the spotlight.
A student rides a bike on the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway.
Sustainability

Supporting sustainable transportation: OHIO receives League of American Bicyclists silver-level honors

November 19, 2025 4 min

Ohio University has been named a silver-level Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists in recognition of continued achievements in promoting and enabling safe, accessible bicycling on campus.
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Board of Trustees

Ohio University Board of Trustees approve Efficiency Report during special meeting on Nov. 14

November 18, 2025 1 min

Ohio University’s Board of Trustees approved the University’s FY25 Efficiency Report, which will be submitted to the Chancellor of Higher Education, during a special meeting held on Nov. 14.
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