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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Medical student for a day participants use stethoscope

Medical education

Pre-med students experience being in medical school for a day at Heritage College event

November 17, 2025 6 min

Hosted by the Student National Medical Association, the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomed pre-med students to the Medical Student for a Day program.

Stan Alost Retirement Reception announcement, reading "Hats off to Stan"

Retirement celebration

Hats off to Stan: A retirement celebration for VisCom’s Stan Alost on Dec. 3

November 14, 2025 3 min

The School of Visual Communication will celebrate the retirement of Stan Alost on December 3 from 3-5 p.m. in the Baker 1804 room.

Athena Cinema

The Athena Cinema among 41 independent cinemas selected for grant to bring science to the movies

November 14, 2025 4 min

The Athena Cinema was selected to receive $7,500 to create and present three or more Science on Screen events, which pair expert-led discussions of scientific topics with screenings of films.

International Education Week

Join the journey: International Education Week comes to OHIO Zanesville

November 13, 2025 4 min

Join us at Ohio University Zanesville as we celebrate International Education Week with a variety of events.

Research

Annual competition and student research awards renamed to honor late professor

November 13, 2025 3 min

An annual student poster competition and research awards has been renamed to honor the life and legacy of the late Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Professor Nathaniel “Nate” Szewczyk.

A group of students (the law, justice & culture cohort) standing in front of a large body of water

Student Success

Fall cohort of Law, Justice & Culture certificate students announced

November 12, 2025 2 min

Thirty-nine undergraduate students have been accepted into the fall cohort of the interdisciplinary Law, Justice & Culture certificate.

Social Medicine Frontiers

Social Medicine Frontiers series welcomes Jackie Wolf for talk on history’s role in countering anti-science and misinformation narratives

November 12, 2025 2 min

As part of the Social Medicine Frontiers series, the Heritage College will welcome Professor Emeritus of Social Medicine Jacqueline Wolf to talk on “Medical History: An Antidote for Anti-Science.”

Ohio University's communication graduate program students

Graduate Studies

How Ohio University's communication graduate program became a global draw

November 12, 2025 3 min

The M.A. in Communication and Development Studies graduate program at Ohio University has reached a milestone this fall, welcoming its largest and most diverse class since its founding nearly 40 years ago.

Visiting artists

Lithuanian violinist joins OHIO scholars for interdisciplinary exploration of music and meaning

November 12, 2025 4 min

Lithuanian violinist Martynas Švėgžda von Bekker will join OHIO's Algis Mickunas and Vladimir Marchenkov for an afternoon of music and conversation exploring the relationship between art and thought.

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