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OHIO Chillicothe seeks nominations for distinguished alumni award

February 12, 2025 2 min

Ohio University Chillicothe is seeking nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award, presented to Ohio University Chillicothe alumni who are making a difference as leaders in the community.

Alumni

Decade-long ECT Mentorship Program yields great results for students and alumni

February 12, 2025 4 min

As the retired vice president of infrastructure delivery at Nationwide Insurance, Jim Gay (BS ’73) knows the importance of networking and connections in the IT industry - literally and figuratively.

Music Industry Summit

7th annual Ohio University Music Industry Summit to feature keynote artists Julien Baker and DJ Premier

February 12, 2025 6 min

The Music Industry Summit is the premier music industry conference in the Midwest and offers something for everyone from seasoned industry professionals to high school students and everyone in between. The highly anticipated event is scheduled for March 25-27, 2025.

The Hocking River and the hills of southeastern Ohio are shown at sunrise

Campus Safety

Ohio Campus Safety Grant award to increase security, student safety

February 12, 2025 1 min

Ohio University was awarded funding from the Ohio Campus Safety Grant program that will be used to expand video surveillance on campus.

Faculty & Staff

Responding to new NIH indirect cost guidance

February 11, 2025 2 min

Ohio University’s Division of Research and Creative Activity is in the process of fully evaluating the potential impact of this change on our institution’s research activities should this guidance move forward.

Tantrum Theater

Tantrum Theater to present “The Prom” from Feb. 27-March 8 in OHIO’s Forum Theater

February 11, 2025 6 min

Life imitates art as actors from the Big Apple come to the Midwest to help change the lives of students.

Experiential Learning Opportunity

Ohio University to launch Bobcat Creators Ambassador Program – applications due February 23

February 10, 2025 3 min

Ohio University is inviting undergraduate students of all academic years and majors to apply for its Bobcat Creators program, an opportunity to help showcase the University on social media.

A nurse professional earning their MSN degree from OHIO Online.

Rankings and Recognition

OHIO’s online MSN programs ranked as a leading path to nursing career growth by U.S. News & World Report

February 10, 2025 3 min

Ohio University's flexible online MSN, ranked #12 by U.S. News & World Report, prepares nurse professionals for leadership roles and advanced practice in their chosen specialty.

Research events

Call for submissions: Multidisciplinary Honors Conference

February 7, 2025 3 min

The second annual conference is scheduled for March 24-25 and is open for student proposal submissions until February 25.

Research

Cretaceous fossil from Antarctica reveals earliest modern bird

February 7, 2025 6 min

Team led by National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow at Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine discovers new clues that delve into the age-old question: Does a duck always look like a duck and quack like a duck?

Campus and Community Health

OHIO shares reminder of available campus, community health care resources

February 6, 2025 2 min

As we progress into the semester amid the reality of cold and flu season, OHIO would like to remind everyone of the campus and local resources that are available to help keep our community healthy.

Orange flames rage behind a scorched grassland.

Faculty Expert

The economics of a disaster: How the LA wildfires may impact the economy

February 6, 2025 5 min

Ohio University Professor and economic expert Roberto Duncan, Ph.D., says damage from the recent fires will likely impact prices, the cost of living, employment, agriculture and the insurance markets of the LA area and state of California.

A view of the Athens campus at Ohio University in the spring on a rainy day

Bioethics Lecture

Improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations: Join us for a lecture in bioethics

February 5, 2025 2 min

The Dr. Jennifer Horner Lecture in Bioethics Series event on March 6 will feature Dr. Marshall Chin, a distinguished physician and health equity researcher from The University of Chicago Medicine.

Two OHIO online MBA students sharing a computer.

Rankings and Recognition

OHIO's online MBA secures spot in top 50 nationwide for 2025 by Poets&Quants

February 5, 2025 5 min

With flexibility, nine concentrations, and real-world learning, OHIO’s online MBA ranks among the nation’s top 50 by Poets&Quants. Discover why it’s a top choice for professionals seeking growth.

Black History Month

WOUB to participate in sixth annual Athens School District Black History Month event with screening of PBS’ “Great Migrations”

February 5, 2025 4 min

WOUB to partner with the Athens City School District, the Mount Zion Black Cultural Center and Southeast Ohio History Center to celebrate Black History Month with a screening of "Great Migrations."

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